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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

Tyler Boyd  had an impressive game Saturday against Louisville.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week 12

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 24, 2015

Coming off a 45-34 win against Louisville, the Pitt football team hopes to end the first year of head coach Pat Narduzzi’s tenure with a roar. A number of story lines stuck out in the win, including...

Michael Young scored a game-high 21 points
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Second half run propels Pitt basketball past Detroit

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2015

For a brief moment in the second half, Pitt’s chances of beating Detroit seemed in doubt, with the visitors taking a one point lead. A 25-5 run, though, would wipe away any shred of uncertainty, as...

Nathan Peterman and the Panthers fell 37-36 to the North Carolina Tar Heels in Saturdays game.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt faces Louisville with ACC Coastal still in reach

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 20, 2015

Coming into the season, the Pitt football team set itself a high goal: win the ACC. Before the Panthers even step onto Heinz Field at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, though, that goal could already be off the...

Artie Rowell says Pitt must get over last Saturdays loss to Notre Dame.
Jeff Ahearn| Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt ready to dance with the Blue Devils

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 12, 2015

Artie Rowell has to admit it; losing two straight games elicits some dejection “You try not to get down, but when you invest a lot into something — your time, your energy — it’s hard not to take...

Jordan Whitehead runs in the first of his two touchdown on Saturday.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week ten

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2015

Coming off two consecutive losses, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and his team will try to shape up for the final three games of the season, and continue to hunt for a Coastal title. In that time, Narduzzi...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Kizer’s aerial attack leads No. 5 Notre Dame over Pitt, 42-30

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 7, 2015

Notre Dame didn’t need the luck of the Irish against Pitt, as overwhelming talent and execution thoroughly got the job done for the visitors. Led by five touchdown passes from DeShone Kizer -- three...

Tyler Boyd celebrates with Pitt students after defeating Notre Dame in 2013.  TPN File Photo

Boyd, Pitt confident ahead of Saturday matchup with No. 5 Irish

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2015

Each week, Pitt’s football coaching staff preaches an even-keeled mindset, so players will maintain their focus throughout the season. This week against Notre Dame, getting that message across became...

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...

Mens basketball coach Jamie Dixon increases the emphasis on analytics this year.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Dixon, staff find hidden benefits in advanced analytics

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 2, 2015

Trailing by one point with less than 15 seconds left against Notre Dame last season, James Robinson took the ball to his right, spun and hit the game-winning floater. The point guard’s basket may have...

Pitt looks for their first win against UNC as a member of the ACC
Pitt News File Photo

Pitt football readies for up-tempo Tar Heels

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2015

With a tough opponent, a national audience on ESPN and prime-time slot at 7 p.m., Pitt football’s Thursday night game against North Carolina has all the markings of a crucial matchup. Still, Pitt defensive...

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