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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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 6, 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.
Pitt baseball stands in a huddle before the game against Bucknell on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Swim and dive sends 12 to NCAA Championships, softball throws no-hitter during spring break

By David Scott, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023
Pitt athletics stayed active during spring break, with swimming and diving, baseball, men’s basketball, softball, women’s gymnastics and women’s lacrosse competing throughout the week.
A Pitt swimmer competes during the Western PA Invite this weekend.

Weekend Sports Recap | Wrestling and men’s basketball climb up the ACC

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023
Pitt athletics had one of its busiest stretches of the winter this weekend with six teams in action last weekend. The Panthers were largely successful, notching huge upset wins in wrestling and men’s basketball.
Jamarius Burton (11) drives toward the hoop during Saturday’s game against Florida State.

Weekend Sports Recap | Men’s basketball falls to FSU, wrestling stays hot against Virginia

By David Scott, Staff Writer • January 22, 2023
Pitt track and field, wrestling, gymnastics and men’s and women’s basketball teams continued their seasons over the weekend. Here’s how they fared in their respective events.
Senior Pitt wrestler Cole Matthews celebrates a win against Arizona State’s Cleveland Belton on Jan. 14, 2022.

Weekend Sports Update | Men’s basketball improves in ACC play, swim and dive wins Backyard Brawl

By David Scott, Staff Writer • January 16, 2023
Much of Pitt athletics stayed active over the weekend, with swimming and diving, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, track and field, wrestling and gymnastics continuing their winter slates.
Pitt’s Felix Wolter jumps over hurdles in the ACC Indoor Championships at Virginia Tech on Feb. 26.

Players to watch for during Pitt’s 2023 spring sports calendar

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 11, 2023
Hot starts, promising outlooks and second-year programs all highlight Pitt athletics’ 2023 spring slates. Here’s a quick guide of players, coaches and storylines to keep an eye on for each of the respective second-semester seasons.
Clemson forward RJ Godfrey, center, can't get a shot off as Pittsburgh guard Nike Sibande (22) and Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Clemson won 75-74.

Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 9, 2023
While most Pitt students spent the winter break enjoying the holiday season, the Panthers continued their respective seasons. With plenty of time left for the winter sports calendar, here’s how the athletic department fared over the last few weeks.
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