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First-year Jared Keslar returns ASU senior Jacori Teemer to the mat during Sunday afternoon’s match against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Fitzgerald Field House.

A full weekend of ACC matchups ahead for Pitt Athletics

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

This weekend is filled with tons of Pitt athletics action, including huge ACC matchups and crucial contests for the winter sports programs. The Pitt sports calendar is full of exciting events for every...

A Pitt gymnast performs a beam routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Golden Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Preview | Pitt Athletics gear up for an exciting weekend of events

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

With the second week of the spring semester underway, Pitt Athletics is having an action-packed weekend with exciting match-ups across all winter sports teams. Here’s a preview of this weekend’s events: Men’s...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Grading Pitt’s fall sports programs

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

The 2023 fall semester at Pitt is coming to a close, marking the time for final grades and exams, as well as the conclusion of the fall sports season.  As Pitt nears the end of the first semester of...

First year defender Olivia Lee (20) celebrates with teammates after their win against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex on Saturday.

What Pitt Athletics fans missed over Thanksgiving break

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2023

While students went back home for Thanksgiving break, Pitt Athletics stayed busy. Some teams continued their seasons, while others saw their seasons come to an end.  Here is a recap of the busy Thanksgiving...

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher yells during Pitt's game against BYU in the second round of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2022.

Preview | Pitt athletics prepares for packed weekend slate

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

With the week nearly over, Panther fans can now sit back and enjoy a jam-packed slate of Panthers games this weekend. Most people know football is the king around this time of the year, but the other Panthers...

Redshirt junior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) celebrates after Pitt's win against BYU in the second round of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3 2022.

Weekend sports recap | Pitt athletics nearly perfect over the weekend

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2023

This weekend was almost perfect for Pitt Athletics, with multiple teams getting back on track or continuing their good starts to the season. Here’s a recap of the weekend.  Men’s soccer While...

Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan (5) drives past High Point's Zack Austin (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.

Column | Most entertaining players to watch at Pitt this semester

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

As the 2023 athletic calendar begins, Pitt fans will flock from all over to watch their favorite players take the field. Each sport has exciting players who cause the fans to show up in droves. Here are...

Must-watch athletics events this fall

Must-watch athletics events this fall

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer August 13, 2023

Fall sports season is almost upon us, representing an exciting time at Pitt with plenty of athletic events scheduled over the course of the next few months worth indulging in. Keep an eye out for some...

Pitt volleyball players huddle up during a game against NC State on Sept. 25.

Grading Pitt Athletics teams for the 2022-23 year

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer April 19, 2023
After a long year, it’s time to give Pitt’s sports teams a final grade. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes grades each Pitt team and gives Pitt Athletics a final GPA for the 2022-23 school year.
Junior right handed pitcher Logan Evans pitches on April 7 against Notre Dame at Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball surprises against No. 7 UVA, volleyball sweeps spring slate

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer April 16, 2023
Pitt baseball won two of three games against No. 7 UVA and volleyball finished their spring slate with a 3-1 win against Kentucky, highlighting a strong weekend across the athletic department.
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