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Column | The Oakland Zoo is the best student section in all of college basketball

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • October 31, 2023

Believe it or not, I’ve only sat in the Oakland Zoo once in my time at Pitt. It was in 2022, when Pitt men’s basketball faced off against Duke during former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s...

‘It’s our year’: Oakland Zoo ramps up for upcoming men’s basketball season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

Few teams can boast a student section as iconic and dedicated as Pitt’s. The Oakland Zoo transforms the Petersen Events Center and makes the stadium come alive. During the open practice this Friday,...

‘It’s just surreal’: Oakland Zoo leaders travel to Greensboro, reflect on Pitt basketball’s tournament run

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 19, 2023

Leadership from Pitt basketball’s student section, the Oakland Zoo, has loyally traveled alongside the team through their NCAA tournament run. They hope to provide both the players and the fans with an extra boost of energy for as long as the Panthers journey lasts.

Oakland Zoo remains caged in

By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor • January 21, 2019

Since its founding 18 years ago, the members of the Oakland Zoo have only stormed the court twice, both times at the Fitzgerald Field House. And it’s not because the athletic department won’t let them.

Cheaters sometimes win: Oakland Zoo ups distraction tactics

By Jessica Boddy / For The Pitt News • February 16, 2015

“Joel! Joel! Joel! Joel, how’s Shannon? Joel!”“Hey, Marcus! Retweet me after the game! OK? Marcus!”“Meeks, you suck! You look like the Pillsbury Doughboy!”Anyone who has ever been in the...

Oakland Zoo should add new exclusive tradition to arsenal

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer • February 11, 2015

Let me start by saying I do not condone throwing thousands of rolls of toilet paper onto the court of the Petersen Events Center.But one university’s student section does just that, and it tells me that...

Oakland Zoo a creative outlet for fans

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor • May 28, 2014

When I first enrolled at Pitt, I considered how I would try to “make my mark” at the University. Would I get involved in Greek life, try and hold my own with the Ultimate team or something else?The...