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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

Jamel Artis pushes the ball inside against Notre Dame.  Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

Pitt basketball jumps in both polls following road win

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 11, 2016

Following an impressive road win in South Bend, Indiana, the Pitt men’s basketball team saw its rankings jump Monday afternoon. The Panthers’ (14-1, 3-0 ACC) placing spot in the USA Today Sports coaches...

Jamel Artis battles his Duquesne blocker, TySean Powell.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Late run pushes Pitt past Syracuse for first ACC win, 72-61

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2015

The Pitt men's basketball team will enter the new year with some momentum, with its first ACC win already in the books. The Panthers (11-1, 1-0 ACC) used a late surge to pull past Syracuse in the Petersen...

Pitt survives close call against Western Carolina 79-73

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 23, 2015

It was a closer game than expected, but the Pitt men’s basketball team surmounted the Western Carolina Catamounts Wednesday evening. The Panthers edged out Western Carolina by a score of 79-73 at...

Jamel Artis pushed the ball down the court.  Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Foul line efficiency helps push Pitt past Morehead State, 72-62

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 13, 2015

Pitt’s offensive formula has remained steady so far, with effective ball movement and smart shot selection spearheading the way, but on Sunday, converting from the foul line prevailed. Led by 29-36...

Sterling Smith takes a floater shot.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt prepares for 3-point barrage in Eastern Washington

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 11, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team has earned its 6-1 record this season through its versatile and deep roster. But that depth can only prepare the Panthers so much for their upcoming game against Eastern...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Wilson leads scorers as Pitt topples Central Arkansas, 100-47

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2015

After watching his team lose by 53 points, Central Arkansas coach Russ Pennell was blunt about their performance. “We just ran into a buzzsaw today,” Pennell said. “Everything they did was good,...

Pitt takes on Duquesne in the City Game Friday at 7pm at the Consol Energy Center.  TPN File Photo

Pitt, Duquesne renew annual City Game matchup Friday

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 4, 2015

On the outside, the yearly Pitt-Duquesne basketball series — dubbed the City Game — seems to have all the qualities of a legitimate rivalry. They’ve played each other since 1932, the two programs...

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