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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk during Pitt’s 71-60 victory over Rutgers.

Pitt breaks in new threads with 71-60 win over Rutgers

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2019
The Panthers put forth a performance to match their stylish appearance, taking down Rutgers 71-60 at the Petersen Events Center as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
First-year forward Justin Champagnie (11) leads the Panthers in points and rebounds per game.

Column: Pitt’s best player is … Justin Champagnie?

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • December 3, 2019
Justin Champagnie has done more than just contribute as a newcomer — he has perhaps become the Panthers’ best player.
Justin Champagnie (11) attempts a layup. He was the top scorer against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Students are away, athletes play: Pitt stacks victories over Thanksgiving break

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
Pitt sports had a busy Thanksgiving break, with many games bridging the week-long gap. Volleyball concluded regular season play in dominating fashion, while both the men’s and women’s basketball teams took part in traditional early-season tournaments.
First-year guard Justin Champagnie (11) led Pitt’s offense with 21 points during the Panthers' 72-59 win over Northwestern.

Panthers pound pair of Wildcat squads for Ft. Myers Tip-Off title

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 28, 2019
The Panthers were seeing purple all week long when they travelled south to Ft. Myers, Florida for the Fort Myers Tip-Off Tournament this week. Pitt (6-2 overall, 1-0 ACC) sneaked past Kansas State (5-1 overall, 0-0 Big 12) for a 63-59 win on Monday before downing Northwestern (3-3 overall, 0-0 Big 10) in the Championship game on Wednesday.
First-year guard Justin Champagnie (11) led Pitt’s offense with 21 points during the Panthers' 72-59 win over Northwestern.

Panthers trounce Pine Bluff, 66-41

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 22, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball looked like the best version of itself during a comfortable victory on Thursday night, albeit against a lowly and winless Arkansas Pine-Bluff squad.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) scored 15 points during Pitt’s 63-50 victory over Monmouth.

Pitt channels inner Rocky, beats Monmouth 63-50

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball got back in the win column on Monday night thanks to a second-half surge from Xavier Johnson and Jeff Capel’s love of ’80s movies.
Pitt men’s basketball will play Monmouth tonight at 7.

Better know a non-conference opponent: Monmouth

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 17, 2019
On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball will welcome the Monmouth University Hawks for their fourth non-conference game of the season, hoping to move their winning percentage back above .500. But outside the lines, there’s a lot to know about the Hawks, whose influence stretches from inches beyond the court all the way to the White House.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) drives in for a layup.

Panthers cede in second half, lose to WVU, 68-53

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 16, 2019
75 miles and different shades of blue and gold. Off of the hardwood, not much separates West Virginia (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) and Pitt (2-2, 1-0 ACC). But on Friday night, a mere 20 minutes of basketball proved how big the gap remains between the two hated rivals. 
Junior guard Ryan Murphy shone with a performance last week against Nicholls State with a 28-point performance on 10-17 FG shooting.

Panther Spotlight: Murphy, Vera, Matthews headline winter sports

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
To quote HBO blockbuster “Game of Thrones”’ most famous father, Ned Stark, “Winter is coming.” The snow has already arrived and with it some seasonal Pitt athletics action. As the new season begins, these Panther athletes have already proven their value.
Trey McGowens, pictured here against Nicholls State, led Pitt with 25 points against Robert Morris University.

Panthers spoil RMU stadium opening in 71-57 win

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2019
The Panthers played spoiler to the introduction of their host’s new facility, beating RMU 71-57 to earn their first true road win since February 2017.
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