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Late 22-2 run guides No. 9 Louisville over Pitt

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • February 11, 2015

A late offensive drought doomed Pitt men’s basketball at Louisville on Wednesday night.The Panthers (16-9, 5-6 ACC) hung with the No. 9 Cardinals early, leading as late as midway through the second half,...

Uphill battle: Pitt faces gauntlet in upcoming schedule

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer • February 10, 2015

Six days, three games against top-ranked opponents.That’s what awaits the Pitt men’s basketball team over the course of the next week. The Panthers get a rematch with No. 9 Louisville on the road before...

Artis named ACC Player of the Week after two-game outburst

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • February 9, 2015

For the first time this season, a Pitt men’s basketball player has taken home an ACC weekly honor.Sophomore forward Jamel Artis was named ACC Player of the Week for his performances against Bryant and...

RE21PECT: Jeter sparks Pitt off bench in win over Syracuse

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • February 8, 2015

Pitt men’s basketball head coach Jamie Dixon described the sea of fresh, black Oakland Zoo T-shirts as “as good as we’ve ever had.” But the novel concept of a “blackout” crowd wasn’t what...

Jeter’s 18 points off the bench vaults Pitt to 83-77 victory over Syracuse

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2015

When Cameron Wright fell to the floor of Petersen Events Center after having his layup attempt blocked from behind, the tumble seemed innocuous. Then the redshirt senior took time to get up before limping...

Former Panther basketball players continuing careers in various countries

By Dan Sostek and Chris Puzia / The Pitt News Staff • February 6, 2015

When Travon Woodall finished his Pitt basketball career in 2013, he may not have known where his professional aspirations would take him.The answer, apparently, is Estonia.Woodall, who graduated from Pitt...

Memories of Ennis shot in the past for Artis, Pitt

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2015

Jamel Artis doesn’t seek it out. He saw the replay on SportsCenter once and then immediately turned his TV off. Cameron Wright doesn’t talk about it, even when asked.“I’m kinda mad you just brought...

Artis’ 32 points propels Pitt past Bryant

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer • February 2, 2015

Behind 32 points from forward Jamel Artis, Pitt held on against underdog Bryant to pick up a 72-67 win.The game was a sly trap for the Panthers, a non-conference matchup smacked in between their win against...

Pitt win keeps NCAA tourney hopes alive

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • February 1, 2015

A few eyebrows raised after Pitt’s men’s basketball team triumphed over No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday. Yet, a bold prediction from Fighting Irish’s head coach Mike Brey was the real surprise of the...

Pitt stuns No. 8 Notre Dame with late basket by Robinson

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer • January 31, 2015

After playing arguably its worst game of the season against Virginia Tech last time out, the Pitt men’s basketball team responded with its best.Hosting No. 8 Notre Dame at Petersen Events Center on Saturday...