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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

Fans cheer in the stands after Pitt wins the 2016 rivalry game against Penn State.

Prediction: Pitt to edge out Penn State in home thriller

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer September 6, 2018
In the penultimate matchup of this renewed four-game football series, both offenses will display fireworks with Pitt ultimately edging out its in-state foe.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench runs the ball while completing his first touchdown against Albany.

Panthers display dominance versus Great Danes, cruise to 33-7 win in home opener

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 1, 2018
The Panthers scored all the points they would need in the first half, taking a commanding 33-7 lead thanks to three total touchdowns from sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Sophomore Kenny Pickett will enter this season as starting quarterback at Saturday’s opener against Albany.

Prediction: Panthers to muzzle Great Danes in season opener

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer August 30, 2018
The Pitt football season kicks off this Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field as the Panthers face off against the Albany Great Danes.
Redshirt first-year defensive back Paris Ford (12) runs past redshirt sophomore defensive back Phil Campbell (24) after receiving a punt. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Gallery: Spring Blue and Gold game

By Thomas Yang | Visual Editor April 15, 2018

The Panthers split their football team into Blue and Gold sides Saturday afternoon for their annual Spring Game, a contest in which neither offense looked exceptional. It proved fitting that a defensive...

Redshirt senior Frank Maldonado slides into first base after attempting to steal second at Pitt’s 4-1 loss to Kent State Tuesday evening. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Kent State clobbers Pitt, 4-1

By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer April 10, 2018

After falling behind early in the game, the Pitt baseball team was unable to catch up to Kent State, ultimately falling 4-1 to the Golden Flashes Tuesday. The Panthers (17-12 overall, 6-9 ACC) lost...

Redshirt senior outfielder Frank Maldonado finished the game with three hits at Pitts 9-5 victory over Youngstown State. (TPN file photo)

Panthers baseball pounces on Penguins, 9-5

Pitt baseball snagged their third victory in a row this season with a 9-5 win over Youngstown State Tuesday night. The softball team was also set to take on Penn State the same evening, but the game...

Wrestling: Senior wrestler Dom Forys celebrates at Pitt’s 28-9 victory over Virginia Friday night at the Petersen Events Center.  (Photo by Chiara Rigaud | Staff Photographer)

Photos: Wrestling against Virginia

By Chiara Rigaud | Staff Photographer February 19, 2018

Much like last week against Duke, the team registered seven victories to take down the University of Virginia Friday night for the final home match of the season at the Pete. The win moves the team to...

First-year guard Parker Stewart (1) scored 11 points during Pitt’s 81-54 loss to Duke Saturday afternoon.
(Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Blue Devils best Panthers, 81-54, for the second time in two weeks

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer January 20, 2018

Pitt men’s basketball suffered a major loss to Duke for the second time in 10 days, this time losing 81-54 on the road and falling to 0-7 in the ACC. The Panthers (8-12 overall, 0-7 ACC) committed...

Virginia native Wendell Davis was one of 17 players to sign National Letters of Intent to Pitt on Dec. 20. (Photo courtesy of Wendell Davis)

Wendell Davis brings linebacker depth to Pitt

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer January 17, 2018

When Wendell Davis committed to Pitt in June of 2017, the Panthers realized right away they had gotten a good one. Head coach Pat Narduzzi tweeted his excitement fewer than 20 minutes later, with a...

Jonathan Milligan lead the Panthers with 13 points during the win against Delaware State Tuesday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt narrowly beats Delaware State, 74-68

Pitt men’s basketball survived a Delaware State comeback Tuesday attempt to avoid losing to a team without a Division I win this year. The Panthers (7-5) had doubled the Hornets (2-11) by halftime...

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