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
Junior Nika Markovic (17) celebrates at Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Florida State Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Weekend Sports: Pitt volleyball, softball continue dominance while soccer teams stumble

By Andrew Kelly, For the Pitt News • September 30, 2018
Volleyball and softball led the way for Pitt sports over the weekend, picking up two wins each. The Panthers’ soccer teams, meanwhile, didn’t fare so well.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22) leaps over Georgia Tech senior linebacker Brant Mitchell (51) while carrying the ball. The Panthers have lost two straight games since that win.

UCF wins 17th straight game, pummels Pitt 45-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 29, 2018
The Panthers looked listless on both sides of the ball, producing a season-low 272 yards of total offense and allowing a season-high 568 yards on defense
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 23, 2018
The Panthers once again disappeared in the second half against UNC, continuing a disappointing season-long trend.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Panthers falter in second half, lose sixth straight ACC game to UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018
The Panthers faded after leading 28-21 at halftime, getting outscored 17-7 and outgained by 138 yards in the second half.
Senior Kamalani Akeo (3) and redshirt senior Angela Seman (16) celebrate during the third set. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Volleyball sweeps Virginia in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 19, 2018
The Panthers came into Wednesday night’s game riding a perfect 5-0 record in ACC openers, and extended that streak to six with a dominant 3-0 win over the Cavaliers.
Pitt softball began its season Sunday afternoon with 8-1 and 5-3 victories in a doubleheader against Slippery Rock.

Weekend recap: Volleyball, softball teams pick up two wins apiece

By Griffin Floyd, For the Pitt News • September 16, 2018
Pitt’s sports teams represented the University well over the weekend, going a combined 4-1.
Redshirt senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after running for Pitt's first touchdown against Georgia Tech.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s first ACC win

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 16, 2018
Accounting for all the highs and lows, here are some of the foremost takeaways from Pitt’s ACC-opening win against Georgia Tech.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman bumps the ball during Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Dayton September 7. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Weekend Recap: Volleyball stays unbeaten, men’s soccer falls in nail-biter

By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News • September 9, 2018
Panther teams faced off against a stacked lineup of nationally ranked teams in volleyball, soccer and cross country over the weekend, achieving mixed results.
Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Patrick Jones II (91) makes an illegal face-mask grab while attempting to sack Penn State senior quarterback Trace McSorley (9).

Takeaways from Pitt’s blowout loss in Keystone Clash

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 9, 2018
The Pitt football team put forth a pitiful effort in Saturday night’s 51-6 blowout loss to in-state rival Penn State — here are some of the biggest takeaways from that game.
Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye (21) makes an interception in the first half.

Penalties, special teams hurt Pitt in 51-6 blowout loss to Penn State

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 8, 2018
On a night which included constant rain, chilly temperatures and a persistent wind, the Pitt football team put up a performance to match with the miserable weather.
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