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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Ethan Happ (22) of the Wisconsin Badgers.

What are the odds: Friday March Madness

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • March 21, 2019
The first weekend of the tournament is always a spectacle, filled with upsets and exciting games — and it’s the best weekend to gamble, with games on all day Thursday through Sunday. Let the Madness begin.
Ben Howland took over as Pitt’s Men’s Basketball head coach in 1999 and built the Panthers into a contending team on the national stage.

Highs and lows of Pitt’s time in the tournament

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With no Pitt basketball to look forward to, we can only look back — so let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the highs and lows of Panther tournament yore.
Ja Morant (12) of the Murray State Racers reacts after tipping in a shot in the second half against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars at CFSB Center on Feb. 9 in Murray, Kentucky. Murray State won 86-55.

Best first-round NCAA Tournament matchups

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 18, 2019
With the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket officially released, it’s time to start parsing through the opening matchups to look for the best entertainment value.
Women’s basketball head coach Lance White’s team currently sits near the bottom of the ACC in the No. 14 seed. The Panthers have won two of their 16 conference games.

The Devil wears Blue, Pitt hopes to ‘prod-a’ win against Duke

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Wrtier • March 4, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball will be facing Duke in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday. Pitt has lost all 10 of its meetings with Duke dating back to the 2006 season, so odds are not in the Panthers’ favor this tournament season.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

National champs to pick, avoid in your bracket

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 26, 2019
It’s never too early to start looking for an edge that will push your bracket over the top, and picking the right national champion is half the battle.

Pitt’s historic season ends in 3-2 loss to Michigan

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • December 1, 2018
Pitt's historic season came to end in its 3-2 loss against Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman had 11 digs during the team's win over Iona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night.

Pitt sweeps Iona to move on to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • November 30, 2018
Pitt Volleyball beat Iona to move onto the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday.
Juniors Stephanie Williams (left), Nika Markovic (center) and Layne Van Buskirk (right) all provide Pitt's volleyball team with valuable tournament experience.

Volleyball to host opening tournament matches as No. 12 seed

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 28, 2018
For the first time in program history, Pitt’s volleyball team will host a playoff round, starting Friday, Nov. 29.
Jalen Brunson (right) of Villanova goes up for a shot against Antonio Woods of Penn at Jake Nevin Field House on Nov. 29, 2017. (CHARLES FOX/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Players to watch during the tournament

By Cale Berger | Staff Writer • March 11, 2018

Each year the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament provides an opportunity for players to breakout on a national stage. College basketball legends like Christian Laettner, Earvin “Magic” Johnson...

Missouri’s Kassius Robertson (3) goes up for a layup while being defended by Iowa State’s Terrence Lewis in the second half at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Missouri won, 74-59. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Slept on: 4 tournament teams you shouldn’t count out

By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer • March 11, 2018

Sleeper teams are the best part of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. Some will destroy your bracket, but if you bet big on the right school you may end up celebrating as much as the eventual...

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