Amid uncertainties, Pitt volleyball aims to build off historic season in 2020
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
July 7, 2020
The gut-wrenching image of Pitt volleyball’s seniors in tears after last season came to a shocking end still rings through to Pitt fans many months later. The team with an unblemished resumé that set new program highs the entire season had once again found itself eliminated in the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend of matches.
Additional athletes to return to campus on June 29
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
June 23, 2020
Two weeks after Pitt welcomed football players back to campus for a phased return to voluntary offseason activity, Pitt Athletics announced Tuesday that five other Panther teams will return on June 29 for a similar process.
Lacrosse lands second transfer in program history
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
June 10, 2020
Pitt women’s lacrosse inches closer to filling out a complete roster with the addition of former Jacksonville University defender Brittney Villhauer.
Pitt football announces plan for student-athletes return beginning June 8
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced Friday that Pitt football student-athletes will begin to return to campus on June 8 for voluntary offseason workouts. The players’ return to campus will mark the start of the first phase of reopening for Pitt athletics in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
White beginning to lay the base for women’s basketball revival
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
With first-years making up four of the five starting spots by the end of the year, head coach Lance White maintained confidence that his young squad could build a strong program. A highly touted 2020 recruiting class, along with two pivotal transfers, could see the Panthers climb the ACC ranks fast.
High expectations run rampant among today’s Pitt fans
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
The Pitt News put out a Pitt athletics fan survey to our readers for the past few weeks. Questioned on topics new and old, readers proved to be a dedicated fanbase with high expectations for the present day’s teams, but also nostalgic for the glory days of Pitt athletics. Here are the full details.
Katie Rerko: Get your head in the game
By Alex Lehmbeck | Carolyn Pallof
April 17, 2020
When she isn’t protecting the net from blistering slapshots, Katie Rerko protects her peers by educating them on an injury that has damaged careers and lives outside of the rink.
Cast and crew of “Warrior” remember filming at Pitt
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Pitt students probably know the Petersen Events Center as the home to their Panther men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as an adequate concert venue. They might not realize that the venue once was a major filming location of a film that featured some of today’s biggest stars in Hollywood.
Pitt athletes ad-lib training at home
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Organized sports in the United States are now paused due to coronavirus concerns, and the athletic world has come to a grinding halt. But players still need to stay ready for next season.
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.