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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Graduate student center Khadija Faye (15) defends the ball during the Pitt women’s basketball game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Pitt athletics faces highs and lows in competition over spring break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer March 9, 2025

While most Pitt students had a break from classes to vacation or travel home, some student-athletes stayed on campus to continue competition. As winter sports wrap up the season, the Panthers’ spring...

Pitt women's basketball players walk on to the court on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Seniors shine as Pitt women’s basketball tops Clemson to finish home slate

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Sunday afternoon, Pitt women’s basketball (12-17, ACC 4-12) finished its 2024-25 home schedule, welcoming Clemson (13-14, ACC 6-10) to the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers grabbed the lead at the...

A Pitt baseball player enters the dugout during Pitt baseball’s game against UVA at Cost Field on March 23, 2024.

Spring sports in full swing as Pitt athletics return to the field, pool and track

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Softball Pitt softball (3-2, ACC 0-0) continues its season with a five-game slate on deck at the University of Houston tournament, taking on Incarnate Word (3-2), Houston (5-0) and Nevada (4-1).  Pitt...

A Pitt gymnast prepares to begin their routine during the meet against Stanford in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Pitt athletics looks to kick February off in the win column

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

A busy weekend for Pitt’s winter sports places the Panthers all over the country, with some teams looking to build on momentum and others hoping to jump back to the win column.  Wrestling No....

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

On Thursday evening, Pitt women’s basketball (9-12, ACC 1-7) entered the Petersen Events Center hoping to break its two-game losing streak to Virginia Tech (14-5, ACC 5-3), dating back to 2018.  Despite...

‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

By Ella Cool and Grace McNally January 21, 2025

Barring national championships, 2024 was a year of major improvement within Pitt athletics.  Pitt volleyball and men’s soccer spent weeks sitting at No. 1 in the country, while Pitt football had...

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 11, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball (12-4, ACC 3-2) hosted Louisville (12-5, ACC 5-1), hoping to bounce back after a tough loss at No. 4 Duke earlier this week. Instead, the Panthers faltered,...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

Pitt baseball huddles in a circle.

Pitt swim and dive splashes Nittany Lions, spring sports finish fall exhibition schedules

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Swim and dive Pitt swim and dive traveled to Penn State last weekend for a two-day meet. The Panthers took a 390-316 overall victory over the Nittany Lions after a dominant 248-105 victory from the...

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