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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 23, 2024

It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump...

Junior Quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) is a player to watch during the 2024 Football Season.

Pitt football players ready to take on the gridiron this fall

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer August 22, 2024

As the summer winds down, Oakland awaits the arrival of students, faculty and the hustle and bustle of the school year to campus. With that comes the highly anticipated beginning of the Pitt football season....

Opposite Hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates at a match against Clemson.

Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

Last fall, Pitt volleyball found itself down 2-0 in sets against the No. 11 team in the country, the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers reverse-swept...

The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

New season of Pitt football brings new looks, opponents and opportunities

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer August 21, 2024

Pitt football finished a disappointing 2023 season with a 3-9 record with wins against Wofford, No. 14 Louisville and Boston College. Three wins is the lowest total for the Panthers since 1998. Heading...

Sophomore Opposite Hitter Olivia Babcock is projected to play a successful 2024 season.

Pitt volleyball’s 2024 positional watchlist

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2024

Pitt’s 48-year drought could finally end in 2024. Pitt hasn’t won a team national championship in a varsity sport since Tony Dorsett led Pitt football to its ninth title in 1976. With Pitt volleyball...

The Pitt Men’s soccer team is gearing up for yet another compelling season under head coach Jay Vidovich.

Men’s soccer kicks it up a notch for the 2024 season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer August 20, 2024

With the fall semester rapidly approaching, Pitt men’s soccer is starting to gear up for yet another compelling season under head coach Jay Vidovich.  Last season, the Panthers finished with an overall...

Sophomore midfielder Deborah Abiodun (8) strikes the ball during a game against Ohio State.

Pitt women’s soccer looks to pick up historical conference wins in the 2024 season

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer August 20, 2024

Since 2017, head coach Randy Waldrum has patiently turned Pitt women’s soccer around. Starting his inaugural season at Pitt with a substandard 3-12-3 record in the 2017 regular season, Waldrum rounded...

Joan Gabel, chancellor.

Names to know: People at Pitt

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor August 27, 2023
It’s understandable that many students don’t know the who’s who of campus administrators and leaders. To help new students get their bearings, The Pitt News has compiled a list of people to know at Pitt and what they do.
Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Pitt football’s 2023 campaign

By The Pitt News Staff August 26, 2023

As the college football season quickly approaches, many analysts and fans are trying to predict how their favorite teams will fare in 2023. Pitt football, in particular, is a team that many are unsure...

Redshirt senior linebacker Shayne Simon (32) practices tackling at Pitt football training camp on Aug. 4

Takeaways | Pitt football prepares for 2023 campaign at summer training camp

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

As the dog days of summer slowly fade into early autumn, one thing is on the minds of sports fans across the country — the return of college football. But while the start of the season is still on the...

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