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Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench, pictured here against Ohio, caught a career-high 11 passes in Pitt's 20-10 win over Georgia Tech.

Defense carries Pitt over Georgia Tech, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor November 2, 2019
After committing more turnovers and penalties than their opponent, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 20-10 win over the Yellow Jackets.
Pitt’s defense held Miami to only 80 yards rushing on the ground during Saturday’s 16-12 loss to the Hurricanes.

Panthers to fend off the Yellow Jackets

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer October 30, 2019
Pitt (5-3, 2-2 ACC) will look to do just that this week on the road against Georgia Tech (2-5, 1-3 ACC). The Panthers are fresh off a deflating 16-12 loss to Miami and need every win they can get to secure the Coastal division title once more. Meanwhile, despite a lost season, the Yellow Jackets will be well rested after a bye and looking to play spoiler again after upsetting Miami two weeks ago.
Coach Narduzzi stands on the sideline during Pitt’s 16-12 loss to Miami on Saturday.

Narduzzi speaks on adversity, adjustments for GT

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2019
In his weekly Monday press conference, Pat Narduzzi voiced his typical “game-by-game” mantra while also elaborating on what makes Georgia Tech a formidable foe despite its record.
Senior guard and forward Jared Wilson-Frame (4), pictured here against Virginia Tech on Feb. 16, led all Pitt scorers with 19 points.

Panthers lose 22nd-straight road game at GT, 73-65

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor February 21, 2019
Plagued by a season-worst performance at the foul line, the Panthers fell 73-65 to bring their road losing streak to 22 games.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (1) scored 14 points during Pitt’s 67-55 loss to Georgia Tech Thursday night.

Yellow Jackets sting Panthers, 67-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 8, 2019
The Pitt women’s basketball team again couldn’t find a way to win in the ACC, losing this time 67-55 to Georgia Tech on the road.
Redshirt senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after running for Pitt's first touchdown against Georgia Tech.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s first ACC win

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 16, 2018
Accounting for all the highs and lows, here are some of the foremost takeaways from Pitt’s ACC-opening win against Georgia Tech.
Redshirt senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after running for Pitt's first touchdown against Georgia Tech.

Photos: Pitt Football vs. Georgia Tech

By Sarah Cutshall and Thomas Yang September 15, 2018

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Pitt fans witnessed a complete turn-around of Panther football. Exhibiting a major improvement from last week’s game against Penn State, the Panthers showed promise both...

Wide receiver Quadree Henderson runs onto Heinz Field during the team's first home game of the season. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Henderson named ACC Specialist sixth time

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Sports Editor September 25, 2017

Quadree Henderson was named the ACC Specialist of the Week following his standout performance against Georgia Tech — his sixth time receiving the honor in his Pitt career. This is the first time this...

Ben DiNucci got his first start of the season against Georgia Tech, going 12 for 19 with 110 yards and one touchdown. (Photo by Wenhao Wu / Assistant Visual Editor)

Yellow Jackets sting Panthers, 35-17

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer September 23, 2017

With four separate opportunities to make the Yellow Jackets pay after turnovers, the Panther offense failed to convert any of these chances into points leading to Saturday’s 35-17 loss in their first...

Georgia Tech student called 911 before shooting, authorities say

Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz called 911 before being shot by campus police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday. Schultz called 911 alerting them "of a suspicious person on campus."...

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