lacrosse Archives - The Pitt News

‘I see Pitt thriving’: Lacrosse seniors, grad students set bar for future teams

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2022

During their only season as Panthers, 14 Pitt lacrosse seniors and grad students have laid the groundwork for future teams, establishing a culture of hard work and dedication within the program that is consistent with Pittsburgh’s blue-collar mentality.

Weekend Sports Recap | Baseball upsets No. 6 Virginia

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022

As the semester winds down, Pitt baseball is heating up. The team continued a hot run through conference play with a 2-1 series win over No. 6 Virginia, headlining the weekend in Pitt athletics.

Weekend Sports Recap: Baseball wins third straight ACC series

By Sam Krimins, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022

Pitt baseball won three of four games played last week, and lacrosse brought home a win over an ACC opponent — the first in program history — during a busy weekend for Pitt athletics.

Strong start for Pitt lacrosse fizzles out, fall to No. 4 Syracuse 18-6

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • April 2, 2022

Pitt lacrosse (6-7, 0-6 ACC) traveled to New York and lost Saturday to No. 4 Syracuse (10-2, 5-0 ACC) in the Carrier Dome.

Column | Pitt lacrosse has met, exceeded expectations in inaugural season

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2022

Coming into its inaugural season, few had high expectations for Pitt’s lacrosse program. While the idea of a new team on campus was a fun and compelling concept, many expected the rest of the ACC to leave Pitt behind. That sentiment has since changed.

Pitt routs Akron, 18-6, on frigid evening at Highmark Stadium

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • March 29, 2022

Fresh off of a competitive loss to the No. 2 team in the nation, Pitt lacrosse was eager to land something other than a moral victory. They did just that against Akron on Monday, winning 18-6 amid frigid early spring temperatures.

After standout club career, Ratliff-Kailbourne makes impact at varsity level

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • March 23, 2022

Despite drawing interest from some smaller schools, she settled on Pitt — a school that didn’t have a varsity lacrosse program at the time, but was a fit in all other regards.

Weekend Sports Recap | Pitt teams compete for national titles, ramps up spring seasons

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • March 20, 2022

Pitt lacrosse, baseball and softball searched for their first ACC wins, while gymnastics, track and field and swim and dive competed for conference and national victories through St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Pitt lacrosse starts inaugural season with overtime thriller, takes down Duquesne 9-8

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • February 11, 2022

Despite the magnitude and spectacle surrounding the team’s first contest, the Panthers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) managed to knock off their Pittsburgh foe, the Duquesne Dukes (0-1, 0-0 Atlantic Ten) in a thrilling 9-8 overtime battle.

Pitt women’s lacrosse makes last preparations for first game

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • February 8, 2022

Energy was high among the players and coaches, despite the cold temperatures. Boissonneault said it’s been a challenging journey getting to this point, but after 2 1/2 years of waiting, they’re just ready to play and find out what level they can compete at.