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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

The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to bounce back in Miami matinee

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball has a chance to end its second four-game losing streak against Miami at home at noon on Saturday and pick up its sixth ACC win of the year. Miami (6-18, 2-11 ACC) heads to the Petersen...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball leaves its season in Dallas, loses by 20 to SMU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball got its wheels blown off by SMU in an 83-63 loss that might as well have punched the Panther’s ticket out of the big dance. If you thought Pitt still had...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) maneuvers the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025

After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the...

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball marked the fifth loss in its last seven games in a 73-57 stinker against Virginia. The Panthers’ lazy showing in their home loss to the under .500 Cavaliers raises...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) strategizes during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball looks for a rebound against a rebuilding Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 2, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered another loss this past Saturday against Wake Forest and has now lost five of its last seven games. Fortunately for the Panthers, they have a good chance to pick up a win...

Pitt men’s basketball walk on the court during the game against UNC in the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball relinquishes close Quad 1 chance at Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball traveled to Winston-Salem for a chance at a big Quad 1 win. The Panthers could have carried over momentum from their last matchup that saw a big win at home...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball falls in close game to Wake Forest

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 1, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball lost 76-74 on the road to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in a crucial resumé-building game. In the battle of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the importance of each win increases...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Takeaways | Crucial discoveries made in victory over Tar Heels

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball fed off an energetic Oakland Zoo to put on a defensive showcase in a 73-65 win over North Carolina. The Panthers held the Tar Heels to 21 points in the second half — a season...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt set to face off against Wake Forest in high-stakes ACC hoops

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

This Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (14-6, ACC 5-4) will travel to North Carolina for an exciting dual against Wake Forest. The game is an important conference matchup for the Panthers who are coming...

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball conquered its first ACC opponent for the first time in three weeks with a 77-73 road victory against Syracuse. With the Panthers’ hopes of receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament...

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