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Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones makes a catch against Wisconsin during second quarter action Nov. 18, 2017, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

Weekly Pick ‘Em: TPN sports staff locks in ACC game predictions

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 11, 2018
In the first installment of the Pitt News sports weekly pick ‘em competition, 10 of TPN’s most avid football fans put lock in their predictions for upcoming ACC games. For each upcoming game, the staff records their best guess of the outcome of the games.
First-year Pitt forward Anna Rico dribbles the ball during the Panthers’ match against Miami Thursday night. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Pitt women’s soccer gets blown away by the Hurricanes

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • October 4, 2018
The Pitt women's soccer team shined offensively in the first half of the game, leading the Hurricanes 2-0. But, a quick turnaround in the second half put the Panthers behind and unable to catch up. In the end, Pitt lost to the Hurricanes 3-2.
Sophomore guard Alayna Gribble (23) scored 23 points at Pitt’s 82-58 loss to Miami Thursday night. (Photo by | Thomas Yang)

Miami mauls Pitt, 82-58

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer • February 15, 2018

The Pitt women’s basketball team kept it close early in the first half of Thursday night’s game against Miami but couldn’t keep up in the second half, losing 82-58. The Panthers (10-16 overall,...

Junior Jared Wilson-Frame (0) was the leading scorer against Miami Wednesday night, finishing with 17 points. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Panthers swept away by Hurricanes, 69-57

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • February 1, 2018

The Pitt men’s basketball team continued its trend of poor play late in games Wednesday night at Miami. As in their previous two contests, the Panthers held a lead in the latter part of the second half,...

Hurricanes blow out Panthers, 67-53

Hurricanes blow out Panthers, 67-53

By Grant Burgman | Sports Editor • December 30, 2017

Pitt men’s basketball (8-6) closed 2017 and opened conference play with a 67-53 loss to the No. 15 Miami Hurricanes (12-1) on Saturday afternoon at the Petersen Event Center. After an up and down...

Pitt’s football team lost its game against Virginia Tech after the Hokies stopped the Panthers at the goal line at the end of the fourth quarter. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Pitt’s best and worst moments of the season

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer • November 28, 2017

From opening the season with an overtime win to closing the season with a victory over an undefeated team, the Pitt football team had some times to celebrate this season. But in finishing with a losing...

Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett ran in two touchdowns during the Panthers' victory over Miami at Heinz Field last year. This year, Pitt lost in a game of ugly offenses. (Photo via Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics)

Pitt football’s rebuilding shows in final game

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer • November 27, 2017

For the second year in a row, and nearly 10 years to the day since the infamous “13-9” win over West Virginia, a mediocre Pitt football team upset another No. 2 team in the nation. The victory over...

Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 193 yards and one touchdown, plus two rushing touchdowns, as the Panthers upset the previously undefeated Miami Hurricanes. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Pitt upsets No. 2 Miami, 24-14, to finish season

By David Leftwich / Senior Staff Writer • November 24, 2017

Playing the spoiler role for a second straight season, the Panthers pulled off their biggest upset win of the year conquering the previously undefeated No. 2 Miami Hurricanes 24-14 at Heinz Field. Marking...

Receiver Jester Weah breaks a tackle before running to the 1-yard line in the final minutes of Saturday’s loss to Virginia Tech. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Preview: Hurricanes to blow away Panthers

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • November 20, 2017

The Pitt football team has one game remaining to resurrect a season defined by missed opportunities. The Panthers’ bowl hopes are over, meaning they are motivated by just one thing — ruining their...

First year Chinaza Ndee received her second honor as ACC Freshman of the Week after recording five kills in the team’s match against Miami and nine kills in the team’s match against Florida State over the weekend. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Chinaza Ndee earns second ACC Freshman of the Week honor

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Sports Editor • November 6, 2017

First-year volleyball player Chinaza Ndee earned her second ACC Freshman of the Week honor after her standout performance during the Panthers’ weekend domination of the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida...

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