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Junior attacker Jenna Hendrickson (36) chases after her opponent at the women’s lacrosse game versus UNC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 13.

Welcome to the party: The PLL announces addition of a professional women’s league

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

In recent years, lacrosse has been labeled one of the “fastest-growing sports globally.” Youth, high school and collegiate programs have gained popularity worldwide, and with that, have amassed large...

Pitt men’s soccer prepares to defend a cover kick on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt sports prepare for a weekend with opportunities to right recent wrongs

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Cross country This weekend, the Panthers travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete in the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Zimmer Championship Course. Pre-nationals are held as a forerunner for the 2024...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

Junior attacker Ava Washington (0) strategizes her next move at the women’s lacrosse game versus UNC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday.

Photos: Women’s lacrosse falls to UNC 16-9

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse lost to UNC 16-9 on Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium.

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) chases after a Louisville player during Saturday afternoon’s game at Highmark Stadium.

Photos: Lacrosse falls to Louisville 11-19

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 4, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to the Louisville Cardinals 11-19 during Saturday afternoon’s game at Highmark Stadium.

Senior defender Abby Thorne (5) defends a Boston College player at Highmark Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Photos: Women’s lacrosse loses 3-19 to Boston College

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor February 26, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse continues its losing streak with a 3-19 loss against No. 1 ranked Boston College Eagles.

Sophomore midfielder Ava Sumwalt (30) and senior midfielder Emily Coughlin (4) a Boston College player at Highmark Stadium Saturday morning.

Pitt lacrosse falls to No. 1 Boston College 19-3

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-3, ACC 0-1) hosted No. 1 Boston College (5-0, ACC 1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were playing their first ACC game of the season. Despite a strong defensive effort from Pitt, the...

Pitt women’s lacrosse players huddle up during a game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to cross-state rival Penn State

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse (1-2, ACC 0-0) took on No. 22 Penn State Tuesday afternoon for a highly anticipated Keystone State battle. The Nittany Lions ultimately came away with a 13-5 win over the Panthers....

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) runs downfield during Friday night’s game against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt lacrosse dominates Duquesne in season opener

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt lacrosse had its season opener on Feb. 9 against local Pittsburgh team Duquesne. The Panthers ultimately cruised past the Dukes, winning the game 20-2. The Panthers came out hot offensively in...

Pitt lacrosse players celebrate their win against Duquesne on Friday night at Highmark Stadium. Left to right: first-year defender Megan Sheridan (35), junior attacker Sydney Naylor (9), first-year attacker Kendall Barnes (21).

Photos: Women’s lacrosse dominates Duquesne 20-2

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse wins its season opener against the Duquesne Dukes 20-2 for a third season in a row at Highmark Stadium on Friday night.

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