Pitt men’s basketball isn’t done yet. The Panthers defeated Mississippi State, earning themselves in the round of 64 and a chance to continue their tournament run. But in their way is Iowa State — a scrappy, defensive-minded team out of the Big-12.
By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 15, 2023
After a seven-year hiatus, the Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the NCAA tournament in dramatic fashion. The Panthers narrowly defeated Mississippi State 60-59, earning their first tournament win since 2014.
Students in Oakland were buzzing about Pitt’s first NCAA tournament appearance in seven years. For all students from first years to seniors, there was plenty of excitement and support behind the team heading into the Panthers First Four game on Tuesday night.
By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor
• March 14, 2023
Who better to talk about an opponent than the opponent themselves? The Pitt News talks with Mississippi State’s student newspaper, The Reflector, ahead of first four matchup.
Pitt men’s basketball earned their first NCAA tournament berth since the 2015-16 season on Selection Sunday, drawing an 11-seed and first four matchup against Mississippi State.
With just a few weeks left before March Madness begins, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti argues that Pitt men’s basketball is in a great position to make the tournament, barring any more blemishes against Quadrant 3-4 teams.
Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss upcoming March Madness games and their predictions on who will win it all. This podcast was recorded on Friday.
As the men’s NCAA Tournament begins in earnest this week, Pitt will watch it from home. Its postseason drought has spanned six years and two head coaches. After completing his fourth losing season in a row, Jeff Capel has his back against the wall.
The 2011 Pitt men’s basketball season began with promise and ended with disappointment. Those Panthers won the College Basketball Invitational, but it’s a feat that some fans would rather forget.
By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer
• March 15, 2022
While none of the Division I programs from the Pittsburgh area will be participating in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the City will still be majorly involved in the beloved madness of March.
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