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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
Senior captain Quintin Wirginis (58) lunges for Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9).

Pitt football loses Wirginis, Sears on same day

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 10, 2018
The Panthers lost two players — redshirt senior middle linebacker Quintin Wirginis and sophomore tight end Tyler Sear — due to an injury and a leave of absence, respectively.
Pitt's defensive line celebrates redshirt sophomore Therran Coleman's overtime interception against Syracuse Saturday afternoon.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s OT homecoming win

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 7, 2018
Now halfway through the season, it’s becoming clearer what we can expect to see from Pitt on a weekly basis. Here’s what Saturday revealed about the team:
Senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) picked up 49 yards at Pitt's 45-14 loss to UCF Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Three takeaways from Pitt’s 45-14 loss to UCF

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 30, 2018
The Panthers produced their worst game of the season Saturday against the University of Central Florida, allowing a season-high 568 yards and gaining a season-low 272 yards.
Junior Nika Markovic (17) celebrates at Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Florida State Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Weekend Sports: Pitt volleyball, softball continue dominance while soccer teams stumble

By Andrew Kelly, For the Pitt News • September 30, 2018
Volleyball and softball led the way for Pitt sports over the weekend, picking up two wins each. The Panthers’ soccer teams, meanwhile, didn’t fare so well.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22) leaps over Georgia Tech senior linebacker Brant Mitchell (51) while carrying the ball. The Panthers have lost two straight games since that win.

UCF wins 17th straight game, pummels Pitt 45-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 29, 2018
The Panthers looked listless on both sides of the ball, producing a season-low 272 yards of total offense and allowing a season-high 568 yards on defense

Take 5: Bills, Baker, Bell

By The Pitt News Staff • September 26, 2018
The NFL gave us a surplus of story lines in a wacky Week 3 with the Patriots struggling, the Browns finally winning and Le’Veon Bell continuing his holdout.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Panthers falter in second half, lose sixth straight ACC game to UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018
The Panthers faded after leading 28-21 at halftime, getting outscored 17-7 and outgained by 138 yards in the second half.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Halftime recap: Pitt versus UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018
A victory over UNC would be Pitt’s first since moving to the ACC, with the team having lost all five previous meetings.
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