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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

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) pivots with the ball during the game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball shows toughness against Duke

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

For the first time since 1979, unranked Pitt men’s basketball (11-7, 2-5 ACC) took down No. 7 Duke (13-4, 4-2 ACC) in Durham, North Carolina. Here are my takeaways from the game. Setting the tempo...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) attempts to shoot the ball during Pitt mens basketballs game against Canisius on Saturday Dec 9, 2023.

Sports news students may have missed over winter break

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Many students may feel disconnected from Pitt athletics after coming back to campus following winter break. Between spending time with family and trying to survive nearly a month in their hometowns, many...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) controls the ball during the game against Saint Francis at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball falters, women’s basketball dominates

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s and women’s basketball split their contests this week as the men’s team dropped its home ACC-SEC Challenge matchup with Missouri 71-64 before the women’s team defeated Saint Francis...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball kicks off ACC play against Clemson

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on Missouri on Nov. 28 with disappointing results. Due to their lackluster shot selection and Missouri’s superior rebounding, the Panthers lost by seven. Pitt now takes a...

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during the game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 17.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball goes 1-1 at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on the Thanksgiving holiday in Brooklyn, New York, as they participated in the NIT Season Tip-Off — a tournament featuring Florida, Baylor and Oregon State. Pitt finished...

Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt Men’s basketball’s newcomers set to begin their Fall semesters

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2023

Fall is here. After a few months of summer break, students — from the super seniors to the first-years — are eager to return to Oakland and continue their college careers. Students new to Oakland have...

Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) hangs off the net after dunking the ball during the Pitt mens basketball game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Sports Podcast | Men’s basketball season in review

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt March 22, 2023
Now that the men’s basketball season has ended, Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes take a look back at the season and discuss what the future could look like.
Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (23) dunks the ball during the Pitt men’s basketball game against Tennessee Martin on Nov. 7, 2022.

Sports Podcast | TPN’s men’s basketball awards

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt February 26, 2023
Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes talk about key members of the men’s basketball team as they head into the end of the season.
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Sports Podcast | Will Pitt men’s basketball make the ACC Championships?

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes February 1, 2023
Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss what’s next for Pitt men’s basketball and who the team might face if it makes it to the ACC Championships.
Graduate student guard Jamarius Burton (11) avoids a Miami player during Pitt mens basketballs game against Miami Saturday afternoon.

Late-game heroics push Panthers to win in key ACC matchup against No. 20 Miami

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer January 29, 2023
Down 8 with 2:26 to go, it looked as if Pitt men’s basketball would have another crushing defeat to a conference opponent. But the Panthers pulled it out, as the team went on an 11-0 run to end the game and win another nail biter against No. 20 Miami
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