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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

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Panthers blacked out by No. 9 Virginia 64-50

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2016

Going into halftime, the Pitt basketball team held all of the momentum. After facing varying deficits, the Panthers pulled within two at the break. But four minutes into the second half, it was clear...

Sheldon Jeter launches in the air for a massive dunk.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt basketball notebook: Jeter nears return

By Dan Sotek / Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Riding high off a comeback victory on the road against the Florida State Seminoles Saturday, the Pitt men’s basketball team heads south once again. In preparation for Wednesday’s 7 p.m. contest against...

Junior Jamel Artis attempts a three-pointer.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Late three by Artis helps Pitt sneak out of Tallahassee with win

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 23, 2016

Pitt only led for 33 seconds of the second half. That was enough though, as one of those seconds occurred when the clock ticked from one to double zeroes. One game after failing to protect its own...

Photos by John Hamilton and Wenhao Wu

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Writer January 21, 2016

JAMEL ARTIS- Forward, men’s basketball Despite a tough couple of games for the Pitt men’s basketball team, junior Jamel Artis has remained consistent, averaging a career-high 16.1 points per game....

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt bounces back with blowout victory over Boston College

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2016

For a brief moment, it was easy to question if the Panthers weren’t quite the offensive team they appeared to be, as a slow start against Boston College piled onto their sluggish effort against Louisville. 84...

Michael Young led Pitt with 25 points on Saturday. Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

Young, Panthers continue roll in hard-fought road win over Notre Dame

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 9, 2016

Even with a frenzied comeback effort by the Fighting Irish, the Pitt men’s basketball team led wire-to-wire on Saturday in South Bend. The No. 24 Panthers defeated Notre Dame at the Edmund P. Joyce...

Forward Jamel Artis goes for a basket in last years matchup against Notre Dame.   Pitt News File Photo

Artis, Pitt prepared for first road game of season

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 7, 2016

Sitting at No. 24 in the AP poll and 13-1 overall, the Pitt men’s basketball team appears ready for the road. Leaving the Petersen Events Center for the first time since Dec. 20, the Panthers will enter...

Pitt survives close call against Western Carolina 79-73

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 23, 2015

It was a closer game than expected, but the Pitt men’s basketball team surmounted the Western Carolina Catamounts Wednesday evening. The Panthers edged out Western Carolina by a score of 79-73 at...

Alonzo Nelson-Ododa attempts a close range shot. 
Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt cruises to 80-50 victory over Gannon in exhibition

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 6, 2015

It might not have counted, but the Pitt men’s basketball team surged on Friday night. With the season opener against Gonzaga approaching next week, the Panthers took the court for their first and...

Jamel Artis led Pitt with 21 points

Jamel’s journey: Junior forward steps into leadership role

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2015

High school projections say Jamel Artis’ basketball career wasn’t supposed to go this way — becoming the team’s offensive focal point by his sophomore year and earning NBA draft mentions. Artis...

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