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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
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

Pitt drops close contest to Niagara, 71-70

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • December 4, 2018
After being held scoreless for the first three minutes of their game on Monday, the Panthers lost their first game of the season at home on Monday night. Pitt tried to rally in the final second of the game, but it wasn't enough and Niagara won 71-70.
Panthers’ volleyball ended the season with a 30-2 record — succumbing to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center Saturday night.

Volleyball ends season with tournament loss to Michigan

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • December 3, 2018
After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament the past two years, Pitt volleyball thought 2018 was its year — but Michigan ended the Panthers’ dreams of dancing into the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.

Pitt’s historic season ends in 3-2 loss to Michigan

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • December 1, 2018
Pitt's historic season came to end in its 3-2 loss against Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett fumbles the ball during Pitt’s game against Virginia Tech earlier this month.

Takeaways: Pitt reverted back to its old self against Miami

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • November 27, 2018
While Pitt’s 24-3 loss against Miami on Saturday was far from good, the implications weren’t too bad. Aside from snapping its four game win streak, the loss will likely drop them from the top 25 rankings and give them a lesser bowl game. But Pitt will still be playing in the ACC Championship on Saturday.
Redshirt senior Aysia Bugg (2) completed seven field goals during Pitt’s 64-55 loss to Youngstown.

YSU Penguins freeze Pitt women’s basketball, 64-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 14, 2018
The Pitt women’s basketball team dropped fell to 1-2 Tuesday evening, shooting just 35 percent from the field in a 64-55 loss to YSU.
Senior forward Kauai Bradley (14) passes the ball during Pitt’s 58-61 loss to UCF.

Knights knock off Panthers, 61-58, in first game

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 7, 2018
In a back-and-forth contest that saw eight lead changes, the Pitt women’s basketball team ultimately fell 61-58 in their season opener to UCF Wednesday morning.
Then-junior Javi Perez scored one of the Panther's three penalty kicks in their 4-3 loss to Duke. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Duke ends Pitt men’s soccer’s historic season

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018
Coming off its first ACC tournament win in program history, Pitt men’s soccer had all the momentum it needed to upset No. 7 Duke. But after 110 minutes of scoreless play, time ran out and the Panther’s Cinderella story was ended on penalty kicks.
Pitt Volleyball lost its first match of the season, 3-1, this weekend to Duke.

Weekend Sports: Volleyball’s win streak snapped at 23

By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News • October 28, 2018
Pitt’s football team found success Saturday but it was a tough Halloweekend for the University’s other sports, with the No. 5 volleyball team suffering its first loss of the season Sunday.
Sophomore forward Alexander Dexter completed the Panthers’ only goal during the team’s 2-1 loss at West Virginia Tuesday night.

WVU bests Pitt men’s soccer 2-1 in Backyard Brawl

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018
The Pitt men's soccer team was without leading scorer Edward Kizza and it hurt them Tuesday night — the Panthers fell 2-1 at WVU.
Then-quarterback for Notre Dame DeShone Kizer scores a touchdown on a 2-yard against Pitt in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Nov. 7, 2015. Notre Dame won 42-30.

Notre Dame fends off upset, tops Pitt 19-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 13, 2018
The Fighting Irish fought their way back against Pitt, taking their first lead with 5:43 left in the game. That would prove to be the final score.
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