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Panthers utilize early run to blow out Tar Heels on road

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • February 18, 2016

Not much has gone right for the Pitt women’s basketball team this season, but everything went right against North Carolina Thursday night. Pitt (12-14, 4-9 ACC) trampled the North Carolina Tar Heels...

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • February 16, 2016

ANDREW WELLS - Thrower, track and field Wells, a graduate student, has enjoyed a tremendous final campaign as a Panther. For the second time this year, Wells set a school record for throwing distance...

Pitt falters at home against Duke 70-48

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • January 29, 2016

For every Pitt basket, Duke had an answer — and then some. After breaking a seven-game losing streak on the road in its last game, the Pitt women’s basketball team (9-12, 1-7 ACC) struggled through...

Walters lights up Red Flash in 74-59 road win against St. Francis

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • November 17, 2015

Against the St. Francis Red Flash, it was Kalista Walters who shined brightest. The Pitt women’s basketball team never trailed Monday evening, defeating St. Francis 74-59 in Loretto, Pennsylvania, to...

Panthers lose Kiesel, gain experience in pivotal third year under McConnell-Serio

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • August 30, 2015

At this time last year, the Pitt women’s basketball team was shrouded by a cloud of mystery. Questions about youth, a short bench and an overwhelming lack of experience swirled around a team hoping...