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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Incoming Pitt womens basketball recruit Alayna Gribble has already won two WPIAL titles on her new home court. Courtesy of Alayna Gribble

Local recruit Alayna Gribble feels right at home at the Pete

By Katie Cassidy / Staff Writer August 21, 2016

On Feb. 27, 2016, the undefeated Norwin High School Knights –– led by star junior Alayna Gribble –– trailed the North Allegheny Senior High School Tigers, 49-36, entering the fourth quarter of...

Pitt womens basketball head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio and the Panthers will face their first ACC opponent, Miami, on Monday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m.

McConnell-Serio, Team USA bring home the gold from Chile

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor July 18, 2016

One week after Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher led the United States to bronze medals at the Pan Am Cup, women’s basketball head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio upped the ante by guiding Team USA to...

Pitt releases 2016-17 mens basketball non-conference schedule

Pitt releases 2016-17 men’s basketball non-conference schedule

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor June 28, 2016

The University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team released its 2016-2017 non-conference schedule Tuesday in an announcement from head coach Kevin Stallings. In addition to the Panthers’ loaded ACC...

Jacob Stallings batting for the Indianapolis Indians. Courtesy of Adam Pintar

Stallings & Son: Two paths to Pittsburgh

By Dan Sostek / Senior Staff Writer May 31, 2016

The Stallings family was sitting around one day in 2012, casually discussing plans for their eldest son Jacob’s upcoming wedding. Who would they invite? Who were the groomsmen? Then came the big one,...

DB Jordan Whitehead has been named to multiple prestigious preseason awards watch lists for 2016. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

2016-17 Sports: Minors might outdo majors

By Ryan Reichardt / Staff Writer May 31, 2016

Although the gray Pittsburgh winter has passed, the fog surrounding the University of Pittsburgh’s sports teams remains. After several major changes in the University’s big-name sports, including...

Stallings finalizes staff with hiring of assistant Kevin Sutton

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor April 13, 2016

New Pitt basketball head coach Kevin Stallings finalized his coaching staff on Wednesday afternoon, as the school announced the hiring of Kevin Sutton as its third and final assistant coach. Sutton most...

Jamie Dixon looks on as his team struggles.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

After fast start, Pitt basketball looks for answers

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer February 16, 2016

After a 14-1 start to the season, the Pitt men’s basketball team seemed like a shoo-in selection for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. That record came against a soft schedule, but the Panthers...

Michael Young scored a game-high 21 points
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Second half run propels Pitt basketball past Detroit

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2015

For a brief moment in the second half, Pitt’s chances of beating Detroit seemed in doubt, with the visitors taking a one point lead. A 25-5 run, though, would wipe away any shred of uncertainty, as...

The University of North Carolina mens basketball team will be one of Pitts toughest opponents this season. Pitt News File Photo

Fearsome foes: Pitt men’s basketball’s five toughest teams

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer November 2, 2015

After a difficult season one year ago, the Pitt men’s basketball team’s road to rebounding won’t get any easier. With the 2015-16 college basketball season imminent, the Panthers will return to...

Pitt looks to build momentum Saturday against Georgia Tech

Pitt looks to build momentum Saturday against Georgia Tech

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor January 15, 2015

Aron Phillips-Nwankwo might have known that his opportunity was coming on Wednesday night. His head coach had, after all, hinted at it earlier in the week.After a few big plays during Wednesday night’s...

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