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NC States Barber proves to be cut above Pitt defense

NC State’s Barber proves to be cut above Pitt defense

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer March 11, 2015

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cats are known for being fast, and Cat Barber is no exception.North Carolina State’s starting point guard, whose given name is Anthony, proved as much when he used his speed to great...

Pitt hopes to limit explosive Syracuse offense

Pitt hopes to limit explosive Syracuse offense

By Jasper Wilson / Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2015

When Pitt’s and Syracuse’s men’s basketball teams face off this weekend, it will be just two weeks after they last met.In that span, not much has changed for either team, besides the fact that Pitt’s...

Pit(t) stop: Former Panther wrestlers find work with NASCAR

Pit(t) stop: Former Panther wrestlers find work with NASCAR

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer February 17, 2015

As they listened to the strange inquiry, they each had the same reaction. It was November 2013, and three former Pitt wrestlers had joined the workforce after finishing school in April: Donnie Tasser...

Torrent of 3-pointers helps guide Pitt over No. 12 North Carolina

Torrent of 3-pointers helps guide Pitt over No. 12 North Carolina

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer February 15, 2015

It was a surprise in and of itself that the Pitt men’s basketball team put forth its best offensive performance of the season against then-No. 12 University of North Carolina over the weekend. One particular...

Former Pitt runner sets world record

Former Pitt runner sets world record

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer February 15, 2015

A former Pitt track athlete is now a world record holder.Brycen Spratling, who finished his senior season last spring, set a new standard in the indoor 500-meter event of 1:00.06 while competing at the...

Jeters 18 points off the bench vaults Pitt to 83-77 victory over Syracuse

Jeter’s 18 points off the bench vaults Pitt to 83-77 victory over Syracuse

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer February 7, 2015

When Cameron Wright fell to the floor of Petersen Events Center after having his layup attempt blocked from behind, the tumble seemed innocuous. Then the redshirt senior took time to get up before limping...

Memories of Ennis shot in the past for Artis, Pitt

Memories of Ennis shot in the past for Artis, Pitt

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2015

Jamel Artis doesn’t seek it out. He saw the replay on SportsCenter once and then immediately turned his TV off. Cameron Wright doesn’t talk about it, even when asked.“I’m kinda mad you just brought...

James Robinson fell in the first half of a game that officials cancelled.
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Pitt stuns No. 8 Notre Dame with late basket by Robinson

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2015

After playing arguably its worst game of the season against Virginia Tech last time out, the Pitt men’s basketball team responded with its best.Hosting No. 8 Notre Dame at Petersen Events Center on Saturday...

The game before the game: Pitts basketball student managers compete in ACC games of their own

The game before the game: Pitt’s basketball student managers compete in ACC games of their own

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2015

As student managers from the Pitt men’s basketball team begin to warm up at Petersen Events Center, people stop what they’re doing and watch. Something looks off.  “Y’all play for the team, bruh?”...

Roziers 26 points push Louisville past Young, Pitt

Rozier’s 26 points push Louisville past Young, Pitt

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 25, 2015

A sell-out crowd resembling a sea of gold didn’t translate to great fortune for the Pitt men’s basketball team against a highly ranked opponent.Facing No. 10 Louisville on Sunday afternoon during a...

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