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
Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against Robert Morris, led Pitt with eight assists against Canisius.

Pitt offense goes off in 87-79 win over Canisius

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 2, 2020
The Pitt men’s basketball team scored a season-high 87 points — while conceding a season-high 79 — in a home victory over Canisius Monday afternoon.
Junior guard Ryan Murphy made three of his seven 3-point attempts against Binghamton Friday night.

Pitt basketball bulldozes Binghamton, 79-53

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 20, 2019
Pitt smashed the spread and put to bed any doubts about its ability to take care of business against smaller schools, dominating Binghamton 79-53 in its most lopsided win this season.
The Panthers accepted an invitation to play in the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit against Mid-American Conference opponent Eastern Michigan on Dec. 26.

Pitt to face Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 8, 2019
The Panthers accepted an invitation to the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit against Mid-American Conference opponent Eastern Michigan on Dec. 26. 
Coach Narduzzi’s Panthers have yet to win a postseason bowl game.

Pinstripe, Military, Belk Bowl Pitt’s likeliest options after disappointing finish

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 3, 2019
By finishing the season in catastrophic fashion, Pitt played itself out of contention for the Orange Bowl and Camping World Bowl, among others.
Xavier Johnson ranks seventh on the Panthers' with a field-goal percentage of 31.4%.

Is Pitt basketball’s glass half empty or half full?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 18, 2019
For a team that has beaten ACC foe Florida State but also fallen to little-known Nicholls State, there have emerged two opposing outlooks.
Pitt's players celebrate in the student section after beating North Carolina on Thursday night.

Pitt ends Carolina Curse in overtime thriller, 34-27

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 15, 2019
Pitt finally ended its UNC losing streak in an overtime thriller, besting the Tar Heels 34-27 on the strength of a final defensive stand.
Pitt football's ACC schedule was revealed Wednesday.

Prediction: Pitt to overcome its Achilles Tar Heel

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019
This is the year that rock finally beats paper. The Panthers, going against every natural law of the universe, will beat North Carolina.
Satire: Completely reasonable expectations for Pitt basketball

Satire: Completely reasonable expectations for Pitt basketball

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 6, 2019
Xavier Johnson averaging a triple double? Trey McGowens making the leap to one of the nation’s top scorers? Pitt making a run at the ACC Championship? All very logical possibilities, writes sports editor Trent Leonard.
Pitt must win its next three games to have a chance of returning to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the ACC Championship game.

Rest-of-season outlook, bowl projections for Pitt football

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 5, 2019
Where Pitt football goes from here could determine whether it rematches Clemson in the ACC Championship or falls to a middling bowl come postseason play.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench, pictured here against Ohio, caught a career-high 11 passes in Pitt's 20-10 win over Georgia Tech.

Defense carries Pitt over Georgia Tech, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 2, 2019
After committing more turnovers and penalties than their opponent, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 20-10 win over the Yellow Jackets.
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