Lacrosse recruits remain active despite quarantine
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
Although in-person schooling, practices and competitions have been placed on hold, Pitt's lacrosse recruits have continued to improve their games.
Former Pitt DE Hendrix signs with Steelers
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
March 30, 2020
Former Pitt defensive end Dewayne Hendrix has signed with the hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Monday afternoon.
Top 5 basketball movies to watch in quarantine
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020
Day 18 without sports. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to find some sort of alternative to live sports entertainment. Many innovative fans have come up with multiple ideas already, but one obvious solution is to start binging sports movies at an unhealthy rate. Right about now we’d normally be enjoying the fruits of March Madness and the conclusion of the NBA regular season, but instead we can only turn on the best basketball films available.
Men’s basketball navigates frustrating second year of rebuild
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the entire world, March Madness fans across the country are suffering from withdrawal after the college basketball season came to an abrupt finish ahead of schedule. But the cancellations and adjustments don’t impact Pitt fans much, as the Panthers’ exhausting season came to an end the day before the NCAA’s did.
Pitt comeback falls short against Virginia, 59-56
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
February 22, 2020
The defending national champion Virginia Cavaliers earned a road win in the Petersen Events Center Saturday, but a late Panther run made the game come down to the final second.
Clemson loss shows Pitt not yet ready for Tournament
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
From a team that has exhibited soaring highs and devastating lows, Wednesday’s performance was Pitt's worst showing of the whole season.
Upcoming stretch could make or break Pitt basketball’s season
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball faces four upcoming opponents with similar records, giving the Panthers a chance to either separate from their ACC competitors or fall into the conference cellar.
‘You’re just in awe’: Spectators reminisce on Kobe’s Pitt visit
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
For Kobe Bryant, the 1996 McDonald’s All-American game in Pittsburgh was a small speck on a decorated and illustrious career. For those in attendance that weekend 23 years ago, it was a memory they will never forget.
Toney guides Pitt through tumultuous 2020
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
He might not be a high-flying, rim-rocking superstar, but Pitt needs Toney as a stabilizing force during a season that has gone in every direction.
Prediction: Pitt basketball to overpower BC
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Despite their inconsistency this season, the Panthers will take advantage of an injury-riddled and underachieving Boston College team at home.