The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pitt wrapped up its fall cross country slate on Friday, competing in the ACC Championship meet in Cary, N.C. Photo from a home meet in September 2019.

Pitt men’s cross country finishes in 10th place at ACC Championship; Panther women take 14th

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
Pitt wrapped up its fall cross country slate on Friday, competing in the ACC Championship meet in Cary, N.C. The men’s team finished in 10th place out of 15 teams, with 282 points, while the women took 14th with 406.
Pitt hosted fans for the first time since Nov. 2019 on Saturday.

Pitt fans in attendance at Heinz Field for first time since 2019

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 24, 2020
Pitt hosted fans for the first time since Nov. 2019 on Saturday. The Pitt News spoke with some attendees about how the limited crowd felt.
Notre Dame outgained Pitt 434 to 162 in total offense Saturday, handing the Panthers their fourth consecutive loss in a 45-3 beatdown.

Notre Dame defeats Pitt in front of limited crowd; Panthers lose fourth straight

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 24, 2020
Notre Dame outgained Pitt 434 to 162 in total offense Saturday, handing the Panthers their fourth consecutive loss in a 45-3 beatdown.
Sophomore forward Amanda West (9) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal on Syracuse during Pitt’s 2-0 victory over the Orange on Sept. 17.

Pitt women’s soccer cancels upcoming rematch at Syracuse, making room for spring opponents.

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 21, 2020
Orange head coach Nicky Adams broke the news during a press conference Wednesday morning, hours before the announcement made things official, saying Pitt had “decided not to come.”
For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.

Pitt men’s soccer makes history with No. 1 ranking

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 20, 2020
For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.
First-year wide receiver Jordan Addison led Pitt with eight catches for 147 yards in Saturday's loss at Miami

Shorthanded Panthers come up short in 31-19 loss at No. 13 Miami

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 17, 2020
Pitt headed into a favorable matchup three weeks ago with a prime opportunity for the program’s first 4-0 start since 2000. The season looks a lot different now after the Panthers dropped their third straight game, a 31-19 loss at No. 13 Miami.
Sports Editor Alex Lehmbeck purchased a street sign for his father to remind him of Pitt.

Turning your apartment into a sports fan’s haven

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 14, 2020
Here are the best options to transform your apartment into the prime location for kick off.
Pitt lost to Boston College 31-30 in an overtime thriller on Saturday.

Pitt falls a point short for second-straight week, Boston College escaping 31-30

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 10, 2020
In a game that you’d have to have seen to believe, Pitt (3-2, 2-2 ACC) dropped a 31-30 thriller at Boston College (3-1, 2-1 ACC) for its second straight loss.
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed the team’s recent loss to NC State and upcoming challenges for the Panthers at his weekly press conference on Monday.

Narduzzi, Pitt look forward after NC State upset

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 7, 2020
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi said he’s not sure if he’s ever seen a team as quiet as the Panthers after Saturday’s loss to NC State.
Pitt first-year Jordan Addison scored his third touchdown of the season in Pitt's 30-29 loss to NC State

NC State stuns No. 24 Pitt 30-29, Panthers first loss of 2020

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 3, 2020
Presented with a favorable matchup to achieve its first 4-0 record since 2000, Pitt came away on the wrong side of a 30-29 upset by NC State
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