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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Jonathan Milligan lead the Panthers with 13 points during the win against Delaware State Tuesday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt narrowly beats Delaware State, 74-68

Pitt men’s basketball survived a Delaware State comeback Tuesday attempt to avoid losing to a team without a Division I win this year. The Panthers (7-5) had doubled the Hornets (2-11) by halftime...

Guard Jared Wilson-Frame scored 19 points during Pitts win over McNeese State Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Yang / Senior Staff Photographer)

Panthers top McNeese State by double-digits, 72-51

By Jordan Mondell / Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2017

After a sluggish start, the Panthers basketball team found their momentum late in the first half and pulled away from the McNeese State Cowboys, winning 72-51. With senior forward and de facto team...

First-year Shamiel Stevenson dunks ferociously over High Point’s defense. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Carr leads Pitt to victory over High Point, 71-63

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 29, 2017

Led by first-year point guard Marcus Carr’s perfect shooting performance, the Pitt men’s basketball team managed to avoid another home upset — escaping with a 71-63 win over High Point University...

Pitt guard Marcus Carr scored 12 point during Pitts loss to Navy Friday. (Photo by Thomas Yang / Senior Staff Photographer)

Navy sinks Pitt, 71-62, in season opener

By Kevin Bertha / Staff Writer November 11, 2017

It took the Panthers more than 10 minutes into the second half to score a field goal, a disastrous drought that was too much to overcome as Pitt men’s basketball dropped its season opener to Navy. Pitt...

The Oakland Zoo celebrated the Panthers’ first score at the 93-90 victory over Eastern Michigan last November. (TPN file photo)

Pitt shoots for bigger basketball crowds

By Bailey Frisco | Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Tanisha Brown is a longtime college basketball fan — she started watching with her dad growing up. When she began attending Pitt, the Panthers quickly earned a place in her heart and her presence at...

Rozelle Nix (25) became the fifth player to transfer from the mens basketball team this offseason, announcing his decision Tuesday. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Recapping an exciting two weeks in Pitt sports

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 9, 2017

It was a busy couple of weeks for Pitt athletics, as the spring teams’ seasons come to a close and the football team had players up for the NFL draft. Here’s a rundown of everything that you might...

Pitt Head Coach Kevin Stallings is attempting to rebuild the Panthers roster and has four spots remaining in the 2017 recruiting class. TPN File Photo

Men’s basketball adds two recruits to 2017 class

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 5, 2017

Pitt basketball landed two commits this week as coach Kevin Stallings begins to fill in his roster for next season. St. John’s transfer Malik Ellison pledged to Pitt Tuesday, according to ESPN’s...

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings is attempting to rebuild the basketball program after eight of last years players have left. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Men’s basketball signs small forward Shamiel Stevenson

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor April 30, 2017

Pitt men’s basketball added another player to its 2017 recruiting class after forward Shamiel Stevenson signed his Letter of Intent Sunday morning. Stevenson played at Hillcrest Prep in Arizona this...

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings is retooling his team after several transfers to start the offseason. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Men’s basketball hires Sam Ferry as assistant coach

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor April 26, 2017

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming season with the addition of Sam Ferry as an assistant coach. Ferry will replace former Pitt assistant Jeremy Ballard, who...

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings has several roster spots to fill before the signing period ends on May 17. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Men’s basketball signs 6-foot-10 center Peace Ilegomah

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor April 25, 2017

After a plethora of defects to start the offseason, the Pitt men’s basketball program received a recruit on Monday with the signing of 6-foot-10 center Peace Ilegomah. Ilegomah played at Montverde...

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