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The game before the game: Pitt's basketball student managers compete in ACC games of their own

The game before the game: Pitt’s basketball student managers compete in ACC games of their own

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2015

As student managers from the Pitt men’s basketball team begin to warm up at Petersen Events Center, people stop what they’re doing and watch. Something looks off.  “Y’all play for the team, bruh?”...

Pitt suffers setback in overtime loss at Virginia Tech

Pitt suffers setback in overtime loss at Virginia Tech

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor January 27, 2015

A late 17-7 run by Virginia Tech over the final two minutes of the game gave the Hokies their first conference win over the Pitt men's basketball team on Tuesday night.The Panthers (13-8, 3-5 ACC) surrendered...

Panthers not overlooking Tuesday's challenge of Virginia Tech

Panthers not overlooking Tuesday’s challenge of Virginia Tech

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2015

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino wasn’t afraid to say what was on the mind of countless Pitt fans following the Panthers’ 80-68 loss to the Cardinals Sunday at the Petersen Events Center.“This [Pitt]...

Rozier's 26 points push Louisville past Young, Pitt

Rozier’s 26 points push Louisville past Young, Pitt

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 25, 2015

A sell-out crowd resembling a sea of gold didn’t translate to great fortune for the Pitt men’s basketball team against a highly ranked opponent.Facing No. 10 Louisville on Sunday afternoon during a...

Storify: Students camp out for Louisville game

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor January 24, 2015

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Pitt bedeviled by Duke in 79-65 road loss

Pitt bedeviled by Duke in 79-65 road loss

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 19, 2015

DURHAM, N.C. — Early on, the chant seemed prophetic, a curt premonition of what was to come. “We’re gonna beat the hell out of you.” Delivering the pregame message, en masse, were the Cameron...

Dixon: Pitt must focus on rebounding against Florida State

Dixon: Pitt must focus on rebounding against Florida State

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2015

In a 71-62 loss to Clemson on Saturday afternoon, the Pitt men’s basketball team had one of its worst rebounding performances under head coach Jamie Dixon. Now, Dixon and his team will try to rebound...

Rebounding an ongoing shortcoming for Panthers

Rebounding an ongoing shortcoming for Panthers

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor January 11, 2015

After an underwhelming start to the 2014-2015 season and a disappointing 1-2 record to begin ACC play, the Pitt men’s basketball team has a big problem — literally.Under head coach Jamie Dixon, the...

Poor rebounding, inconsistent offense Pitt's detriment in 71-62 loss to Clemson

Poor rebounding, inconsistent offense Pitt’s detriment in 71-62 loss to Clemson

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 10, 2015

The cold front that has gripped Pittsburgh for the last week extended inside the Petersen Events Center when the Pitt men’s basketball team returned there for its first conference home game of the season.Unable...

Panthers ready for sputtering Clemson offense

Panthers ready for sputtering Clemson offense

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer January 8, 2015

The Clemson men’s basketball team isn’t very good at offense.The proof is in the statistics — the Tigers (8-6, 0-2 ACC) rank last in the ACC in scoring, second-to-last in scoring margin, last in...

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