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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Takeaways | Crucial discoveries made in victory over Tar Heels

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball fed off an energetic Oakland Zoo to put on a defensive showcase in a 73-65 win over North Carolina. The Panthers held the Tar Heels to 21 points in the second half — a season...

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball conquered its first ACC opponent for the first time in three weeks with a 77-73 road victory against Syracuse. With the Panthers’ hopes of receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Behind Enemy Lines: Syracuse student newspaper breaks down the Orange and the Panthers ahead of ACC Basketball match-up

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball is on the wrong end of a four-game losing streak for the first time since late in the 2021-22 season. Early in the season, enthusiasm enveloped the Panthers’ faithful—a bid...

'It’s all about energy': Pitt men’s basketball managers deliver for the program

‘It’s all about energy’: Pitt men’s basketball managers deliver for the program

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Credit and appreciation are unequally distributed rewards. The lead singer, star actor or quarterback often earns the lion's share. There are always necessary faces unshown but needed to put those stars...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) prepares to pass the ball during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt wakes up too late against Florida State, loses third straight

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball dropped their third-straight game 82-70 to Florida State. The Panthers are now 12-5 and 7th in the ACC. After an abysmal first half, Pitt found a much-needed offensive spark...

Pitt men’s basketball players help redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) to his feet during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball stays hot over winter break, conquering California ACC newcomers

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 5, 2025

The new year is a time for change. Most people lay out resolutions while striving to excel in the new year. Pitt men’s basketball’s goal is simple — dominate the ACC and make the NCAA Tournament. Over...

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger November 12, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball moves to 3-0 on the season after an 83-64 defensive win against Gardner-Webb. Pitt held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to 39.7% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. “It...

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball outran Murray State on Friday night in a nail-biting 83-68 win that ended with a statement 12-3 run. After a season-opening 40-point win against Radford, the Panthers needed to...

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Costly mistakes cap Pitt football’s season-altering loss to Virginia

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

After starting 7-0, No. 18 Pitt suffered its second straight loss on Saturday night, falling 24-19 to Virginia at home. The Panthers had expectations as high as the College Football Playoff and a possible...

The Oakland Zoo is a spirited student section at Pitt sporting events such as Men’s Basketball game.

Local stars ready to power Pitt basketball

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2024

College athletics is a wide and wild world. Coaches travel across the globe to recruit the best of the best. But in Pittsburgh, all men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel has to do is look around —...

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