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The Pitt News

Senior midfielder Emily Coughlin (4) runs with the ball during a lacrosse game against Detroit Mercy at Highmark Stadium on Feb. 26.

Pitt athletics preps for a pivotal weekend

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

As the weekend approaches, Pitt athletics is set for tons of action across both winter and spring sports. Here's a glimpse into what's in store. Wrestling Starting off strong with Pitt wrestling...

Pitt women’s lacrosse sticks lie on the ground during a game against Notre Dame in 2023.

Pitt women’s club lacrosse utilizes large team, chemistry to national competition

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

In The Pitt News “Best Of” survey, women’s club lacrosse secured the title of best club sport. Between taking home several club national championships and traveling across the country for tournaments...

Sophomore midfielder Ava Sumwalt (30) and senior midfielder Emily Coughlin (4) a Boston College player at Highmark Stadium Saturday morning.

Pitt lacrosse falls to No. 1 Boston College 19-3

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-3, ACC 0-1) hosted No. 1 Boston College (5-0, ACC 1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were playing their first ACC game of the season. Despite a strong defensive effort from Pitt, the...

Sophomore Kennedy Duke performs a beam routine during Sunday night’s match against NC State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt gymnastics falls to No. 24 NC State in competitive meet

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

The Pitt women's gymnastics team (3-7-0, 1-5-0 ACC) hosted NC State (6-4-0, 6-0-0 ACC) on Sunday afternoon at the Fitzgerald Field House. But the Panthers ultimately fell to the newly named ACC regular...

Graduate student defender Brittney Villhauer (25) yells during Pitt women’s lacrosse’s game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on March 26, 2023.

Pitt lacrosse falls to Arizona State 18-11

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-1, 0-0 ACC) traveled to Tempe, Arizona (3-0, 0-0 PAC) to take on the Sun Devils in their second game of the season. The Panthers lost to the Sun Devils with a final score of 18-11. Arizona...

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) runs downfield during Friday night’s game against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt lacrosse dominates Duquesne in season opener

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt lacrosse had its season opener on Feb. 9 against local Pittsburgh team Duquesne. The Panthers ultimately cruised past the Dukes, winning the game 20-2. The Panthers came out hot offensively in...

Ashton Gordon dribbles down the field against Duke on Oct. 5, 2023 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Ashton Gordon expresses gratitude in her new role

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Pitt women’s soccer had an undoubtedly great run in 2023. Achievements from the program include advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in program history, ranking No. 6 in the final United...

Graduate student defender Brittney Villhauer (25) yells during Pitt women’s lacrosse’s game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on March 26, 2023.

Pitt women’s lacrosse looks to build a legacy in its third season

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

As Phil the Groundhog failed to see his shadow last Friday, spring is closer than ever, and Pitt spring sports are just around the corner. Including Pitt lacrosse Pitt lacrosse begins its third season...

First-year Jared Keslar returns ASU senior Jacori Teemer to the mat during Sunday afternoon’s match against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Fitzgerald Field House.

A full weekend of ACC matchups ahead for Pitt Athletics

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

This weekend is filled with tons of Pitt athletics action, including huge ACC matchups and crucial contests for the winter sports programs. The Pitt sports calendar is full of exciting events for every...

Senior Sam Otis runs during the XC ACC Championships in October 2021.

Pitt track and field’s Sam Otis uses creativity to pursue film degree

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Senior film major Sam Otis, a track and field student-athlete, is proof that managing a track and field schedule on top of studying for a degree in film is possible. Along with a certificate in Television...

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