The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Pitt football extends losing streak to four games, loses to Virginia Tech 38-21

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • October 1, 2023

Pitt football’s (1-4, ACC 0-2) woes continue as they lost 38-21 to a struggling Virginia Tech (2-3, ACC 1-0) team on Saturday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Panthers now have to wait until mid-October...

Pitt graduate student middle blocker Emma Monks (9) bumps the ball during a game against Oregon on Sep. 24, 2023 in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Boston College, upping its winning streak to six

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • September 30, 2023

No. 8 Pitt Volleyball (12-2, 3-0) stayed hot on Friday night, sweeping Boston College (11-5, 0-3) to up their winning streak to six games. Pitt started out the game strong by scoring its first six points...

Freshman right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) strikes the ball during the game against University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Fitzgerald Field House last Wednesday.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball off to a hot start to 2023 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • September 24, 2023

No. 8 Pitt volleyball (11-2, 2-0) has gotten off to a scorching hot start to the season. The hot start for the Panthers is attributed to many things — most notably their first-year stars, much-improved...

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff • September 22, 2023

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk discusses topics varying from the NFL to the MLB — and even gives their takes on Pitt football’s offensive struggles to start the season. Let Justin...

Pitt sophomore setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball at a game against Bowling Green State University at the Fitzgerald Field House on September 9, 2022.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball takes down High Point

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • September 17, 2023

No. 8 Pitt volleyball (8-2, 0-0) closed out their stretch of three games in four days with a sweep over High Point (6-6, 0-0). Pitt finished the weekend with a record of 2-1. High Point wasn’t any...

A pile of Pitt footballs.

Column | Where Pitt football’s NFL prospects should land

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023
The NFL Draft is on the horizon. With several prospects hoping to hear their names called, Pitt football will have a busy draft night. Staff Writer Matthew Scabilloni breaks down where Pitt’s prospects should lane.
Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

Breaking down Omar Khan’s first free agency with Steelers, what the team still needs this offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
Omar Khan's first official full season as the Steelers’ general manager started last week with free agency. With a small sample size, Khan still has plenty of room for growth as the offseason progresses, but is off to a solid start with some of his early signings.
Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday night.

Preview | Pitt looks to continue tournament run against Iowa State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023
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.
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