Panther Spotlight: Murphy, Vera, Matthews headline winter sports
By John Riskis, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
To quote HBO blockbuster “Game of Thrones”’ most famous father, Ned Stark, “Winter is coming.” The snow has already arrived and with it some seasonal Pitt athletics action. As the new season begins, these Panther athletes have already proven their value.
Panther Spotlight: Twyman, West, Akeo lead group of autumn overachievers
By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
With the fall sports season approaching its final stretch, these three Pitt athletes have been crucial in helping their teams outperform expectations.
Panther Spotlight: Kizza, Lund will build on stunning seasons
By Kyle Saxon, for The Pitt News
September 3, 2019
Edward Kizza and Kayla Lund wasted no time dazzling in respective season openers and will look to one-up All-ACC performances in 2018, while Deslin Alexandre tries to replace an All-conference performer on his own squad.
Panther Spotlight: Xavier Johnson, Danielle Garven, Nika Markovic
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
Xavier Johnson and Danielle Garven have helped out Pitt’s basketball teams in the early going, while Nika Markovic led the volleyball team to a strong regular-season finish.
Panther Spotlight: Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena, Kayla Lund
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Panther athletes Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena and Kayla Lund are all having standout seasons on the field and on the court, leading their respective teams.