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
Sophomore guards Xavier Johnson (pictured) and Trey McGowens average a combined 25.5 points per game.

Turnovers tell story of Pitt’s season

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News • January 21, 2020
Pitt basketball boasts a pair of talented playmaking guards, but often their aggression can cost their team more than help.
Senior Michaela Burton posted a score of 9.875 on the floor exercise, the highest on the day during Pitt’s 193.750-193.225 loss to Ball State.

Weekend sports: Pitt teams experience inverse results

By Marshall Worth, for the Pitt News • January 21, 2020
Pitt athletics had a busy weekend, as five teams took part in events. While men’s basketball’s win over UNC grabbed most of the headlines, other squads suited up for both conference and non-conference play — and experienced a mixed bag of results.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson kept the Panthers afloat on offense in one of his season’s best performances.

Pitt punctuates UNC sweep with wire-to-wire win, 66-52

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2020
A dominant first half kept Pitt afloat through one of its all-too-familiar scoring droughts on Saturday. The Panthers did just enough in the second half to best UNC, 66-52.
Junior forward Terrell Brown prepares to shoot.

Dissecting Pitt’s defensive prowess

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 16, 2020
And as a product of their history in the “Old Big East” — a conference known for its gritty personality and indifference to offense — the Panthers are making a name for themselves on the defensive end of the court in 2020.
Coach Capel watches from the bench as penalty call dashes the Panthers’ hopes to upset No. 11 Louisville during the end overtime at Pitt’s 73-68 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Final foul lifts Louisville over Pitt, 73-68

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 15, 2020
A questionable foul call on Terrell Brown sank Pitt against Louisville on Tuesday, but it was the Panthers’ inability to perform down the stretch that put holes in the ship.
First-year guard Amber Brown attempts to push through Notre Dame’s defense.

What to watch for in Pitt sports this week

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 14, 2020
The upcoming week in Pitt sports boasts a packed slate, including two men’s basketball games, a top-10 battle involving the red-hot wrestling team and a chance for women’s basketball to steal a long-awaited road win.
Senior Deven Herbine finishes her floor routine at Saturday's 194.225-193.800 loss to New Hampshire.

Track, gymnastics harbor hardware after first weekend

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • January 12, 2020
Outside of the basketball teams, Pitt athletics had a relaxed start to the semester. The track and field and gymnastics squads were the only teams with events over the weekend, with both taking home hardware.
Sophomore guard Trey McGowens (2) maneuvers the ball between Wake Forest’s Andrien White and Isaiah Mucius.

Sluggish start dooms Pitt basketball at Miami

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 12, 2020
Like most college students on a Sunday afternoon, Pitt experienced a potent hangover in Coral Gables. Fresh off a shocking comeback win over North Carolina on Tuesday, the Panthers fell flat against Miami.
The Panthers are now 6-0 when sophomore guard Trey McGowens scores 20 or more points.

By the numbers: Pitt basketball’s paradoxical season

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 10, 2020
As the saying goes — men lie, women lie, numbers don’t. And there are several numbers that help explain where Pitt basketball currently stands — and what it can accomplish in the future.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson kept the Panthers afloat on offense in one of his season’s best performances.

McGowens, Champagnie lead Pitt over UNC, 73-65

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 9, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball entered Chapel Hill Wednesday night 0-7 all-time at the venue but took advantage of a depleted Tar Heels’ squad in a 73-65 win.
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