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The Pitt News

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Virginia Tech 79-64

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer February 24, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 79-64 on Saturday night in the Petersen Events Center.  

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball rebounds, defeats Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2024

After a loss to Wake Forest last Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) looked to get back on track against Virginia Tech (15-12, 7-9 ACC). With NCAA tournament hopes, the Panthers knew...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) plays defense during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball humbled by Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Resembling a popular menu item in an Oakland chicken spot, Pitt men’s basketball (17-9, 8-7 ACC) came into Tuesday night’s game against Wake Forest, “Damn Hot.” Dominating in seven of their last...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) dribbles towards the basket during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

Hinson scores 41 points, leads Pitt men’s basketball over Louisville

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 20, 2024

If there was any game that Pitt men’s basketball (17-8, ACC 8-6) could not lose in order to stay in contention of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, it was Saturday Night’s game against...

Pitt players converge to defend the basket as a Clemson player attempts a layup during a game at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2023.

How Pitt men’s basketball can beat Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is on their longest winning streak of the season. The Panthers hope to extend their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night when they travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina,...

Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s season looked like it was over in early January. Meaningful basketball in February seemed like a long shot, and a return to the postseason seemed like a dream.  But something...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Times that refs screwed over Pitt fans

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. The weather is warm, the birds are chirping and happy couples are all around. But not everyone is so lucky to have someone to hold. What are single...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Pitt men’s basketball upsets Virginia, ends 23-game home win streak

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (16-8, 7-6 ACC) went into Tuesday evening with the opportunity to knock off No. 21 Virginia (19-6, 10-4 ACC) and end its 23-game home win streak. And the Panthers did just that....

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball wins game No. 300 at the Petersen Events Center

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2024

With the 1973-74 and the 2008-09 Elite Eight teams in attendance at the Petersen Events Center, Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) tried their best to replicate those teams’ success against Notre...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Grades for Pitt men’s basketball victory over Wake Forest

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball defeated Wake Forest on Wednesday for their fourth victory of the season. The Panthers struggled in the first half but found a way to win in the second half. The win was much-needed...

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