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Pitt baseball trounces in-state rival Penn State 11-3 at PNC Park

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • May 16, 2023

The Pitt baseball program entered Tuesday night’s matchup with Penn State hoping to avoid a similar result to last year’s 19-6 blowout to the Nittany Lions. Instead, the Panthers rose to the occasion, trouncing the Nittany Lions 11-3.

Nittany Lions nip Pitt’s perfect start

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 22, 2019

In front of a record-breaking crowd, No. 6 Pitt volleyball fell to No. 4 Penn State at the Petersen Events Center on Sunday afternoon in a thrilling 3-2 loss.

House divided: The Yahner Family

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • September 6, 2018

The Pitt versus Penn State football matchup provides great action, but its implications go beyond the playing field. With the universities being two of the top three largest in the state, the rivalry often crosses family lines as members differ in school choice. The Yahners exemplify this house divided.

Men’s soccer blasted by Penn State, 1-0

By Ashwini Sivaganesh | Assistant Sports Editor • October 11, 2016

The Pitt men’s soccer team went scoreless for its fourth game in a row after falling 1-0 against Penn State Tuesday night. The Panthers (2-9-2) struggled to keep Penn State’s (5-6-1) offensive...