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Aysia Bugg attempts a layup against Syracuse in the Pink The Pete matchup.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Panthers in pink fall to Syracuse, 70-56

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 21, 2016

The Petersen Events Center, even decked out in pink to support the Susan G. Komen foundation, hasn’t yielded a home court advantage for the Pitt women’s basketball team this season. Pitt’s (12-14,...

John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Women’s basketball loses ninth conference game at hands of No. 12 Louisville

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 12, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team won a battle, but not the war. Despite winning the first quarter, Pitt (10-14, 2-9 ACC) could not hold off the No. 12 Louisville Cardinals (19-6, 11-1 ACC), losing the...

Pitt was unable to win their second conference game of the year Thursday night.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt falters at home against Duke 70-48

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer January 28, 2016

For every Pitt basket, Duke had an answer — and then some. After breaking a seven-game losing streak on the road in its last game, the Pitt women’s basketball team (9-12, 1-7 ACC) struggled through...

Forward Stasha Carey lead the Panthers to victory on Tuesday night.  Dagmar Seppala | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball roll over Mount St. Mary 74-57

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer December 8, 2015

On Tuesday night, the Pitt women’s basketball team peaked well above the Mountaineers. In a young season of disappointing offensive performances, the Pitt women’s basketball team wasted no time disposing...

Kalista Walters goes for the jump shot.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Pitt pulls away late to top Holy Cross, 56-50

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer December 6, 2015

Pitt’s women’s basketball team returned home from Michigan to a better end result — but it couldn’t leave its familiar turnover issues behind. After dropping three of their last four games away...

Kalista Walters goes for a shot
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Stifling defense leads to blowout win for Pitt women’s basketball over Delaware State

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer November 20, 2015

A stifling Pitt defense never gave Delaware State a chance. After a dominating performance from freshman Kalista Walters against St. Francis, fellow freshmen Kauai Bradley and Brenna Wise joined Walters...

Former Pitt player Monica Wignot joins the women's basketball coaching staff.  Pitt News File Photo

Wignot transitions from women’s hoops player to team graduate assistant

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer November 1, 2015

As a Pitt women’s basketball practice comes to a close, four of last year’s starters made their way to center court to huddle with the rest of the team. Only three — Stasha Carey, Aysia Bugg and...

Dom Forys will serve as a leader for Pitt wrestling 
Pitt News File Photo

Wrestling ready for opening slate this weekend

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer October 28, 2015

Eight months after watching Tyler Wilps climb down from the podium at nationals following his devastating NCAA championship loss, the Pitt wrestling team is primed to start another season. The Panthers...

Nicole Gye / Staff Photographer

Panthers lose Kiesel, gain experience in pivotal third year under McConnell-Serio

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

At this time last year, the Pitt women’s basketball team was shrouded by a cloud of mystery. Questions about youth, a short bench and an overwhelming lack of experience swirled around a team hoping...

Blue and Gold collide in Spring Game

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer April 18, 2015

After 14  spring practices, friend became foe for Pitt football players during their final spring activity, the Blue and Gold Game.Players from the Blue and Gold teams battled back and forth in the first...

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