Second-half comeback fuels Panthers’ first win, 81-73, over CCSU
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball won its home opener in dramatic fashion Monday night, coming back from a 19-point deficit in the second half to beat Central Connecticut State.
Pitt club squash making a racquet in Oakland
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Thanks to a couple underclassmen, the sport of squash has gained a foothold at Pitt with the introduction of a club team this fall.
Orange Crushed: Pitt ekes out victory over rival Syracuse
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Pitt football made the trek north Friday to Syracuse for the 75th all-time meeting with its former Big East and current ACC rivals, the Orange. This year’s installation of Panthers football has developed a flare for the dramatic, to put it lightly.
Take 5: Minshew, Murray, Minnesota
By TPN Staff
October 10, 2019
The Pitt News Sports staff discusses a couple young quarterbacks proving their chops in the NFL — as well as a seasoned veteran making a serious case for league MVP — in this week’s Take 5
Weekend Sports: Panthers soccer suffocated by top-ranked opponents
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 6, 2019
Pitt athletics once again had a busy weekend with the swim and dive and cross country teams seeing action, as well as both soccer teams and the No. 4 women’s volleyball team.
Symposium shines light on football, culture in Samoa
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
Several speakers — including Theodora Polamalu and assistant associate AD Penny Semaia — discussed the culture and football prowess of American Samoa.
Weekend Sports Recap: Potent Panthers volleyball rolls through California tournament
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
It was a tale of two sports this weekend in Pitt athletics: Volleyball continued its undefeated 2019 with three wins this past weekend in California, but rebuilding soccer programs were unable to find the same success.
Pitt cross country dominates long-awaited home meet
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Pitt cross country rose to the occasion at its long-awaited home meet Friday evening, winning both the men’s and women’s races.
Weekend Sports: Pitt track goes for gold
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
While Brad Pitt’s acting has been perfect in all 71 movies he’s been in, the Panthers’ weekend had far more mixed results.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling rolls, softball stumbles
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
The Panthers didn’t fare so well on the diamond — the baseball and softball teams went a combined 1-7 in their respective tournaments over the weekend.