The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Cornerback Avonte Maddox celebrates after Pitts 43-42 win over No. 2 Clemson Nov. 12. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Year in review: Five moments to remember in Pitt sports

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor April 24, 2017

The 2016-17 academic year will go down as one of the most memorable years in Pitt sports for a number of reasons. Several varsity programs underwent transitions, as high-profile coaches and administrators...

The 2017 Backyard Brawl matchup will be Pitt Head Coach Suzie McConnell-Serios first time coaching in the series. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Women’s basketball renews Backyard Brawl

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Staff Writer April 20, 2017

The Backyard Brawl is returning to yet another sport — women’s basketball. Pitt announced in a press release Thursday afternoon that its rivalry with the West Virginia University women’s basketball...

The 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are coming to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Pitt to host 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor April 18, 2017

For the first time in more than 60 years, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are coming back to Pittsburgh. The NCAA awarded the city of Pittsburgh with the 2019 NCAA Championships on Tuesday...

Students gather outside the $13.2 million Pitt Sports Dome for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Pitt unveils brand-new $13.2 million club sports facility

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Pitt students and club sports athletes received a much-needed facilities upgrade Monday morning, as the University officially opened the Pitt Sports Dome to the student body. The sunny sky and warm...

Keith Gavin gets his hand raised after winning the 174-pound national championship in his final match as a Panther in 2008. Gavin was hired as Pitts new head wrestling coach Friday morning. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Keith Gavin returning to Pitt as new head wrestling coach

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor April 14, 2017

Heather Lyke made the first big hire of her tenure as Pitt’s athletic director Friday morning, naming former national champion Keith Gavin as the Panthers’ new head wrestling coach. “We are thrilled...

Pitts new Athletic Director Heather Lyke speaks at her introductory press conference Monday alongside Chancellor Patrick Gallagher. (TPN File Photo)

Heather Lyke introduced as Pitt’s new athletic director

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 20, 2017

Basketball season is over, but history was made Monday on the hardwood floor of the Petersen Events Center. Less than three months after Scott Barnes’ departure, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher hired...

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