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
Justin Champagnie scored 22 points and made four of his seven 3-pointers.

Report card: Grading the Panthers’ UNC victory

By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer • January 9, 2020
It took a full team effort for Pitt men’s basketball to finally topple UNC, though two Panthers stood out above the rest on the grading scale.
The Pitt men’s basketball team opened the season with a victory over No. 10 Florida State only to fall to the little-known Nicholls State the following game.

Prediction: Short-handed UNC to beat Pitt

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • January 7, 2020
In an ACC clash between two inconsistent teams, rebounding and homecourt advantage give the Tar Heels a slight edge over Pitt despite their depleted backcourt.
Coach Krzyzewski’s Blue Devils currently lead the midseason ACC basketball rankings.

Conference Power Rankings: ACC is Duke’s domain

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • January 6, 2020
As the halfway mark of the college basketball season approaches, ushering in the marathon of conference play across the nation, one thing is clear –– parity is this year’s defining trait.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk during Pitt’s 87-79 victory over Canisius.

ICYMI: Basketball, wrestling performances headline winter break

By Ben Mankowski and Marshall Worth • January 6, 2020
While the student body at large kicked its feet up around the holiday fireplace, Pitt’s winter athletes stayed active as ever over break, notching victories in wrestling, football and men’s basketball.
The Pitt men’s basketball team fell 69-65 to a Wake Forest team that was projected to finish last in the conference.

Previewing Pitt basketball’s full conference slate

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 6, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball is experiencing some deja vu.  Almost one year ago, Pitt ended a 690-day winless streak in conference play with a win over the Louisville Cardinals and five days later pulled off another thrilling upset over No. 11 Florida State. 
Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against Robert Morris, led Pitt with eight assists against Canisius.

Pitt offense goes off in 87-79 win over Canisius

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 2, 2020
The Pitt men’s basketball team scored a season-high 87 points — while conceding a season-high 79 — in a home victory over Canisius Monday afternoon.
Junior guard Ryan Murphy made three of his seven 3-point attempts against Binghamton Friday night.

Pitt basketball bulldozes Binghamton, 79-53

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 20, 2019
Pitt smashed the spread and put to bed any doubts about its ability to take care of business against smaller schools, dominating Binghamton 79-53 in its most lopsided win this season.
Sophomore guard Trey McGowens (2) goes up for a dunk during Pitt’s 63-50 victory over Monmouth.

Late run pushes Pitt past NIU, 59-50

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 16, 2019
Metal plus time equals rust. And when you leave a basketball team to rest in the Steel City for 10 days, they’re bound to develop some rust as well. Finals week kept Pitt men’s basketball idle for ten days before hosting Northern Illinois on Monday night. 
Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against Robert Morris, led Pitt with eight assists against Canisius.

Panthers stifled at No. 1 Louisville, 64-46

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • December 6, 2019
Though the Panthers came in with confidence and a five-game win streak, they left as just another victim to the Cardinals’ buzzsaw, scoring a season-low points total in the 64-46 loss. 
First-year guard Au’Diese Toney (5) celebrates during the first half of last year’s game against Louisville.

Panthers basketball faces uphill battle at No. 1 Louisville

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 5, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball is riding a five-game win streak, but the team will face an uphill challenge on its way to six-straight when it travels to Louisville for a date with the No. 1 Cardinals.
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