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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
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi, pictured here against North Carolina on Feb. 2, won his match against Duke on Friday.

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.
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi after upsetting Oklahoma’s Daton Fix.

Panther Spotlight: Micky Phillippi, Cassidy Walsh, Kiley Robatin

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2019
The men’s wrestling, women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics teams have all had their ups and downs this season, but they are each anchored by talented players who give them hope for the future of the season and the program.
Junior Demetrius Thomas, pictured here against North Carolina on Feb. 2, won his match against Deonte Wilson of NC State and helped Pitt wrestling break their 3-match losing streak.

Weekend Sports: Wrestling racks up three wins

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • February 11, 2019
Pitt wrestling led the charge over the weekend, racking up three wins after struggling in previous weeks.
Junior Demetrius Thomas lost his sudden-death overtime match, marking Pitt’s third straight wrestling loss.

Weekend Sports: Tough three days for Pitt athletics

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
In an otherwise bleak three days, the tennis and track and field programs provided moments of victory with set wins and podium finishes.
Pitt gymnastics narrowly beat George Washington University winning 195.175 to 194.625 on Saturday afternoon.

Weekend Sports: Swim team shines in last home meet

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • January 27, 2019
Pitt swimming and diving headlined an eventful weekend in Pitt athletics, dominating the Western Pennsylvania Invitational and breaking multiple team records in the process.
One of the major differences between college and club gymnastics is that in college gymnastics, gymnasts compete for a team rather than individually.

Pitt gymnasts embrace team environment

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • January 16, 2019
Most members of Pitt gymnastics spent their club careers striving for individual recognition and achievement. Now, they relish in being able to accomplish goals as a team.
Sophomore Haley Brechwald, pictured here at a Jan. 20, 2018, meet vs. New Hampshire, received a score of 9.850 on vault. This score tied her career high for a fifth time.

Weekend Sports: Wrestling, gymnastics notch quality finishes

By Kate Hall and Trent Leonard • January 13, 2019
Several of Pitt’s athletic teams put on a strong showing over weekend, with the gymnastics team breaking multiple program records and the wrestling team continuing its dominant start to the season.
Senior Charli Spivey completes her floor performance during Pitt’s 196.225-195.175 victory over New Hampshire on Jan. 20, 2018.

Pitt Gymnastics set to vault into season

By Kate Hall, staff writer • January 7, 2019
Pitt Gymnastics has used its off season to get closer as a team in hopes of topping its fifth place finish at the NCAA regional championships last season.
Senior pitcher Kayla Harris threw complete game shutout across eight innings at Pitt’s 1-0 victory over Florida State Saturday. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Weekend sports: Softball causes upset, gymnastics competes at regionals

By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer • April 8, 2018

Though some students may be struggling with the stresses that the end of the semester brings, Pitt athletes weren’t cracking under the pressure over the weekend. Track athletes continue to set personal...

Senior Taylor Laymon tied with sophomore Lucy Jones for ninth on bars with a score of 9.850 at the NCAA Regional Championship Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Gymnastics competes at NCAA regional competition

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer • April 8, 2018

The Pitt gymnastics team competed in the NCAA Regional Championship in the St. John Arena at Ohio State University Saturday, placing fifth overall out of six teams and finishing with a score of 195.125. This...

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