The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Sophomore swimmer Shan Hochkeppel placed second in the 100-meter backstroke. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Weekend sports: records set on the track, in the pool

By The Pitt News Staff January 29, 2018

Though Pitt athletics experienced a few bright spots this weekend — which included record-setting performances and wins — there were usual losses for Pitt’s struggling teams. While both Pitt men’s...

Pitt AD Heather Lyke made the announcement Monday morning. (Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Lyke announces creation of Pitt Hall of Fame

Heather Lyke announced the creation of a Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame on Monday morning, according to a release from Pitt athletics. The Hall of Fame — the first of its kind at the University —...

Senior Meme Sharp will graduate as one of the greatest divers in Pitt’s diving program history. (Photo Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Q&A: Pitt diver Meme Sharp makes history

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer January 16, 2018

Finishing up her final season on the Pitt diving team, senior diver Meme Sharp will leave a legacy as one the greatest divers in the program’s history. Sharp has acquired a number of accolades and...

Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston (3) attempts a pass in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. The Vikings won, 34-17. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

College athletes shouldn’t get a free pass for sexual assault

When Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Jameis Winston takes the field, the crowd is focused on one thing — the game. Winston, at only 24 years old, is one of the best in the league. A former...

Redshirt senior guard Jonathan Milligan saved the Panthers from defeat as he scored to take the lead with 51.7 seconds remaining in the game. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt tops Towson, 63-59

By Grant Burgman | Sports Editor December 23, 2017

After trailing for most of the game, Pitt took a late lead on a teardrop floater from redshirt senior guard Jonathan Milligan with 51.7 seconds left in the game. Milligan’s shot would be the deciding...

Head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced tight end Charles Reeves dismissal on Friday. (Photo by Kyleen Considine / Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt lands two recruits before signing day

By Grant Burgman | Sports Editor December 19, 2017

With no bowl games to look forward to over the holiday season, the Pitt Panthers football team got to work improving next year’s team early this year. Two recruits announced their intent to sign with...

Nina Crawford ran in the 4x400 meter race at the CMU Invitational March 25. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer)

Panthers back on track

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer December 7, 2017

After breaking six school records during the 2016-17 season, the Pitt track and field team enters this season needing to retool after the departure of several key contributors from last year’s team. The...

Sophomore Luke Smutny finished 20th in the 500-yard freestyle and 11th in the 200-yard butterfly during the USA Swimming Winter National Championships at Ohio State University this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Weekend sports: swimmers compete at nationals, volleyball goes dancing

By TPN Staff December 4, 2017

It was a high-stakes weekend for Pitt sports, with celebrated wins and heartbreaking losses. As the volleyball team went dancing at the NCAA tournament, the swim team competed against former Olympians...

Pitt volleyball secured a slot in the 2017 NCAA tournament after clinching the ACC Championship title this weekend. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt volleyball makes NCAA championship tournament for second year in a row

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2017

After claiming the ACC Conference title this past weekend on a nine-game winning streak, the Pitt women’s volleyball team has secured a slot in the NCAA championship tournament. This is the second...

Katie Hazelton was hired as the new head coach of Pitt Diving in June. (Photo by Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Katie Hazelton brings fighting spirit to Pitt diving

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 9, 2017

When an athlete suffers a severe, life-altering injury, it usually means the end of a career — time to hang up the jersey, pack up the gym bag and abruptly find a new way to pass the hours. Unless...

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