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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

First year defender Olivia Lee (20) celebrates with teammates after their win against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex on Saturday.

Mizzou beat the Zoo | The Panthers fall to Missouri 71-64

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2023

While students went back home for Thanksgiving break, Pitt Athletics stayed busy. Some teams continued their seasons, while others saw their seasons come to an end.  Here is a recap of the busy Thanksgiving...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Mizzou beat the Zoo | The Panthers fall to Missouri 71-64

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2023

Coming off of a Thanksgiving break that saw the team go 1-1, Pitt men’s basketball (5-2, 0-0 ACC) fell to visiting Missouri (6-2, 0-0 SEC) 71-64.  Senior forward Blake Hinson led all scorers with...

Pitt’s Chinaza Ndee (5) prepares to hit the ball at a game against the University of Virginia at Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 29.

Pitt volleyball awarded a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) was awarded a No. 1 seed in the lower left region of the NCAA tournament. The ACC champions — along with Stanford, Wisconsin and Nebraska — can potentially host the...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Syracuse, claims share of ACC championship

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) swept Syracuse (2-26, 0-18 ACC) on the road to claim a share of the 2023 ACC championship with Florida State. This marks their second consecutive ACC championship, and...

First year midfielder Deborah Abiodun (8) strikes the ball during Saturday nights game against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt women’s soccer finishes historic season with a heartbreaking defeat to No. 1 Florida State

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt women’s soccer finished their historic 2023 season with a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of juggernaut Florida State 3-0. The Panthers fell to the unbeaten Seminoles three times this season. The...

First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Pitt football falls to Duke 30-19, finishes season 3-9

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt football (3-9, 2-6 ACC) finished its turbulent season on a down note, falling to Duke (7-5, 4-4 ACC) 30-19 in its season finale.  At 3-9 the Panthers finish the season with their worst win-loss...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) reaches for the ball during Monday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers overcome adversity, defeat Florida Gulf Coast 86-74 to move to 3-0 on the season

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2023

After scoring in the triple digits in their first two games of the season, Pitt men’s basketball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) overcame a sloppy start to defeat Florida Gulf Coast (1-2, 0-0 ASun) 86-74. In a game where...

First year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles the ball during Monday night’s game against NC A&T at the Petersen Events Center.

Carrington records fifth triple-double in Pitt history, Panthers dominate NC A&T 100-52

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Coming into the season, Pitt’s backcourt had question marks following their return to the NCAA tournament last season.  First-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington, in his first career game, answered...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks the ball during an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Pitt men’s basketball cruises past Pitt-Johnstown 96-60

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took the floor against Pitt-Johnstown Wednesday night. The Panthers cruised past the Mountain Cats 96-60 in their final tune-up game before the regular season begins on Monday. Four...

Head Coach Jeff Capel stands with players to watch a practice drill during an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Season Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to finally build ‘championship’ program in 2023-24

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2023

When Jeff Capel was hired as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach in 2018, he set the bar high for both himself and the program. “I stand here today honored, excited and ready to go — and to build...

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