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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

Second year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) bumps the ball during the game against Clemson at the Fitzgerald Field House on October 8th, 2023.

Pitt athlete’s gameday diets, from intramural to varsity athlete

By Aidan Kasner, Matthew Scabilloni August 27, 2024

It’s no secret that competitive athletes require a strict in-season diet. At Pitt, students have a variety of athletic opportunities — some more demanding than others. From varsity to intramural, every...

(from left to right) Sports Editors Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni

Meet the editors: Sports

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni August 25, 2024

The sports desk at The Pitt News wants to bring Pitt fans as much sports content as possible. From a feature for club sports at Pitt to the ACC Championships, the sports desk has Pitt fans covered. Follow...

Opposite Hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates at a match against Clemson.

Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

Last fall, Pitt volleyball found itself down 2-0 in sets against the No. 11 team in the country, the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers reverse-swept...

Sophomore Opposite Hitter Olivia Babcock is projected to play a successful 2024 season.

Pitt volleyball’s 2024 positional watchlist

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2024

Pitt’s 48-year drought could finally end in 2024. Pitt hasn’t won a team national championship in a varsity sport since Tony Dorsett led Pitt football to its ninth title in 1976. With Pitt volleyball...

The Oakland Zoo is a spirited student section at Pitt sporting events such as Men’s Basketball game.

Get to know Pitt sports, traditions, rivals and teams with the most recent successes.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 8, 2024

One of the most integral parts of college life is sports. They bring out school pride and are a fun thing to have in common with classmates. I’m not here to say it’s the most important thing during...

Pitt players chase a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball's game against Cansius Saturday night.

Column | Pitt men’s basketball is starting to make a name for itself in the NBA

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor July 16, 2024

In the past few seasons, Pitt men’s basketball has shown little to no presence in the NBA. During the 2024-2025 season, however, Pitt will have multiple alumni competing throughout the league and possibly...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Changes needed to field the best 68 in March Madness

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor June 6, 2024

In the 2023-24 college basketball season, Pitt men’s basketball barely missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to make an NC State-esque run in March Madness.  Pitt was the last team to...

Column | Red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers will bring “Buctober” back to the Steel City

Column | Red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers will bring “Buctober” back to the Steel City

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor May 28, 2024

Pittsburgh has been absent from postseason baseball for a while now. But with its starting pitchers, the three-headed monster of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem destined...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Phil Fox (28) pitches during a game against UVA at Cost Field on March 25.

Pitt baseball’s midseason misfortunes ruin promising season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor May 28, 2024

Despite a hot start and hot finish, brutal stretches in the middle of the season mount to yet another year of disappointment for Pitt baseball under head coach Mike Bell. Hot bats forge a hot start In...

Sixth-year running back Daniel Carter (4) runs into the endzone during Pitt football’s Blue-Gold Game on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

‘Breath of fresh air’: Pitt football sees new faces shine

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer April 19, 2024

Pitt football had tons of change in the offseason. After its disastrous 3-9 season in 2023, change is necessary. The Panthers’ offensive change was imminent after they finished the 2023 season ranked...

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