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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt midfielder junior Anna Bout (12) controls the ball at Saturday’s game against Ohio State.

Women’s soccer scrapes out 2-2 draw against Buckeyes on spring play day

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer April 10, 2022
Pitt women’s soccer played Ohio State to a 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon in its annual spring play day, thanks to a late goal from junior forward Amanda West.
Pitt Band marches on the field during the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, in early December.

Pitt band seniors recall favorite memories from four years of performing

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer April 5, 2022
Pitt band seniors might be coming to the end of their performing days as college students, but many of them aren’t ready to forget their experiences.
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

Column | Lance White’s substitutions leave Panthers unable to find rhythm

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer February 16, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball has shown tremendous growth throughout the season with its deep roster of capable players, who have made up an exceptional rebounding and defensive basketball team. But the Panthers haven’t been able to break new ground this season, once again finding themselves towards the bottom of the ACC.
Destiny Strother (31) shoots a free throw after being fouled during the Pitt vs. NC State womens basketball game on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers’ comeback falls short in 64-54 loss to North Carolina

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer February 11, 2022
The Tarheels came out fast and Pitt had no answer until late in the game. But the Panthers ultimately ran out of time to mount a comeback, losing the game 64-54.
Senior guard Jayla Everett (20) takes a shot during the Pitt women’s basketball game vs. Boston College on Jan. 13.

Column | Panthers’ slide is product of costly turnovers, excessive substitutions

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer January 18, 2022
After stringing together quality wins in the non-conference portion of its season, Pitt struggled to get things going in the ACC. After a brutal first few games, Pitt now looks to change the narrative in the second half of the season.
Pitt junior guard Emy Hayford (4) controls the ball at Thursday’s game against Boston College at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt continues to struggle in ACC play, fall to Eagles 75-64

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer January 14, 2022
The Panthers couldn’t get it going on offense and they once again fell short against the veteran Boston College team 75-64 — marking the team’s fifth straight loss in conference play.
Pitt senior guard Jayla Everett (20) reaches to make a basket at Wednesday evening’s game against Rutgers University at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers trounce Scarlet Knights, 58-50, in ACC-Big 10 Challenge

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer December 3, 2021
After an unprecedented 5-2 start to their season, the Panthers took on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Petersen Events Center in the ACC-Big 10 Challenge Wednesday night. Head coach Lance White has stressed the importance of winning the close games they compete in, and Wednesday was a prime example of doing just that.
Long Island University first-year guard Tayra Eke (32) attempts to block Pitt sophomore guard Liatu King (2) from making a basket at Wednesday’s game against Long Island University at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt shoots the lights out from three, blows out LIU 92-41

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer November 19, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball continued its early-season success at home Wednesday, blowing out the Long Island University Sharks, 92-41.
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