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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
First-year forward Au'Diese Toney throws down a dunk.

NC State overcomes Pitt late, 79-76

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 10, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball welcomed NC State to the Petersen Events Center Saturday afternoon and walked away with its seventh straight loss, falling to the Wolfpack 79-76.
First-year point guard Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against Syracuse on Feb. 2, scored nearly a third of Pitt’s 76 points during Pitt’s loss against Wake Forest Tuesday night.

Demon Deacons possess Pitt, 78-76, in overtime heartbreaker

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • February 6, 2019
In a game that saw 10 ties and seven lead changes, the Demon Deacons made clutch plays at the right times to deal Pitt its sixth straight loss.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1) drives past Syracuse defender Buddy Boeheim (35).

Pitt cedes to Syracuse for second time, 65-56

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 3, 2019
Pitt fell 65-56 to the Orange, extending the team’s losing streak to five games.
Fans celebrate in the student section during the 2017 Backyard Brawl.

Oakland Zoo remains caged in

By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor • January 21, 2019
Since its founding 18 years ago, the members of the Oakland Zoo have only stormed the court twice, both times at the Fitzgerald Field House. And it’s not because the athletic department won’t let them.
Senior guard and forward Jared Wilson-Frame, pictured here against Troy, led the Panthers with 19 points in a loss to Syracuse.

Syracuse stifles Pitt men’s basketball, 74-63

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • January 19, 2019
After being down by as many as 20 in the second half, the Panthers clawed back to make it a single digit game before ultimately falling 74-63.
First-year guard Trey McGowens attempts a dunk during Pitt’s 75-62 victory over Florida State Monday evening.

Pitt upsets No. 11 Florida State 75-62

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • January 15, 2019
First-year Trey McGowens notched his second 30 point game of his career in Pitt’s upset over Florida State on Monday night.
Sophomore center Terrell Brown (21) , pictured here against Louisville, scored 10 points and led Pitt with eight rebounds against NC State.

No. 15 NC State narrowly escapes with 86-80 win over Pitt

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 12, 2019
Panthers played exceptionally for most of the game, but made a few little mistakes that cost them what would have been a monumental second straight ACC win.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2) completes a dunk during Pitt’s 89-86 victory of Louisville Wednesday evening.

Pitt ends ACC losing streak with 89-86 overtime win over Louisville

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • January 10, 2019
Pitt guard Trey McGowen broke a 39-year record and Pitt ended a 690 day losing streak on Wednesday night in its 89-86 win over Louisville.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2) drives in for a layup against Virginia Military Institute during Pitt’s 94-55 victory Nov. 9, 2018.

Looking ahead at Pitt basketball’s ACC schedule

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 9, 2019
If the Panthers win just one of their next 17 games, it will be an improvement over last season, when they went winless in conference play for the first time ever.
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • January 6, 2019
While the students were away, the Panthers’ student-athletes were out to play. You catch up on what you missed and read what Pitt accomplished over break here.
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