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The Pitt News

Pitt head basketball coach Kevin Stallings brought two more recruits into the program in the past week. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt basketball nets two more recruits

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 5, 2017

Amidst all the excitement of National Signing Day for prospective college football recruits last Wednesday, the Pitt men’s basketball team added to its own 2017 recruiting class. The Panthers received...

Pitt senior Jamel Artis attempts a shot during the Panthers' loss to UNC in the 2016 ACC Tournament. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

No end in sight for Panthers’ skid with trip to Carolina looming

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 30, 2017

Most teams would relish the opportunity to travel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for a chance to knock off one of the most storied programs in college basketball on national television. But the way...

Pitt senior Jamel Artis tallied 16 points Saturday afternoon in the Panthers' 67-60 loss against Clemson. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Clemson sends Pitt to bottom of ACC standings, 67-60

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 28, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team is now all alone in the cellar. In a matchup of the two last-place teams in the ACC, the Clemson Tigers (12-8 overall, 2-6 ACC) defeated the Panthers (12-9 overall,...

Pitt senior Chris Jones is tightly defended as he attempts to make a rare basket for the Panthers en route to a 106-51 loss to Louisville. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Pitt basketball hits new low with loss to Louisville

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 25, 2017

If you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Pitt men’s basketball team, think again. Last time the Panthers played at home, they suffered their worst loss in the 14-year history of the...

Pitt senior guard Chris Jones drives to the hoop during the Panthers' 106-51 loss vs. Louisville. Evan Meng | Staff

No. 13 Cardinals crush Pitt, 106-51

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 24, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team is making history for all the wrong reasons. Just 10 days after suffering the worst loss in Petersen Events Center history — a 26-point defeat against the Miami Hurricanes...

Pitt senior forward Sheldon Jeter said the Panthers need to match Louisville's intensity in Tuesday's rematch. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers prep for crucial conference showdown with Cardinals

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 23, 2017

Forget making the NCAA Tournament — the Pitt men’s basketball team will need to pull off an upset on Tuesday just to stay out of the ACC’s cellar. Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings said he wasn’t...

The Miami Hurricanes dominated Pitt in a 72-46 rout Saturday at the Petersen Events Center. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Miami thrashes Pitt for 72-46 victory

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 14, 2017

After a pair of disappointing losses on the road, the Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the Petersen Events Center looking to bounce back against the Miami Hurricanes Saturday afternoon. Instead,...

Senior forward Michael Young (23) scored 19 points to help Pitt's seniors earn their first win against the Virginia Cavaliers. Elaina Zachos | Senior Staff Photographer

Beating UVA helps ease sting of last-second losses for Pitt

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 5, 2017

As the clock ticked down Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center, the Pitt men’s basketball team’s New Years Eve meltdown had to be fresh in the players’ minds. For Pitt’s seniors, who...

Pitt forward Ryan Luther set a school record Wednesday night by making 15 consecutive field goals. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Pitt men’s basketball routs Omaha in second half for 94-75 win

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 21, 2016

Michael Young again led the Pitt men's basketball team with 24 points Wednesday night, but the senior forward offered a simple two-word response for how the Panthers took control of the game against the...

Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes takes in a practice alongside E.J. Borghetti during football training camp in August. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer.

Pitt AD Scott Barnes denies Oregon State rumor, mum on whether he’s considering leaving

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 16, 2016

Pitt athletic director Scott Barnes denied a report Wednesday night claiming he would be resigning and taking over as athletic director at Oregon State. But he has yet to deny reports that he is considering...

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