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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Junior outfielder Nico Popa earned two runs during Pitt’s 7-2 victory over Penn State on Wednesday.

Panthers pound Penn State late, snap five-game skid

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • April 11, 2019
Pitt baseball gets revenge on the Nittany Lions after dropping the a previous match-up in mid-March. A late offensive explosion and solid bullpen performances helped the Panthers snap a five-game losing streak.
First-year utility player V’Lique Carter (19) carries the ball during October’s matchup with Duke.

Looking ahead at Pitt football in 2019

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019
With National Signing Day in the books and the Panthers 15 days away from spring camp, now is a good time to evaluate the current state of Pitt’s football team.
The Pitt softball team signed 16-year-old Team IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio last Monday. Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit organization that connects children with serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams.

Pitt softball signs IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019
The Pitt softball team signed Rylee DiTullio, a local 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, last Monday, holding a press conference at the Petersen Events Center to celebrate the event.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson, pictured here against WVU, was held to single-digit points for the second straight game versus Louisville.

Panthers show promise in 69-68 loss to Iowa

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018
Playing against the Iowa Hawkeyes as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, the upstart Panthers led by six at halftime and took their ranked opponent right down to the wire in a back-and-forth affair.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked for a loss by Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier (35) during the first half on Sept. 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Jim Cowsert/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Take 5: Los Angeles, Le’Veon, no LeBron

By The Pitt News staff • October 17, 2018
As the NFL season nears its halfway point, Los Angeles’ two teams seem to be destined for a cross-city clash, while the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell continues to divide public opinion.
(Illustration by Sylvia Freeman | Staff Illustrator)

Column: New Philly Flyers’ mascot ‘Gritty’ is more fearsome than friendly

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018
Nobody’s sure what animal or interdimensional being new Flyers' mascot 'Gritty' is supposed to be, but we can all agree he’s ugly.
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 34-31 at Heinz Field last November.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s ugly UNC loss

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
The Panthers once again disappeared in the second half against UNC, continuing a disappointing season-long trend.
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