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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

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Pitt men’s basketball to travel to UNC just 11 days after their last showdown

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Less than a fortnight ago, Pitt men’s basketball hosted North Carolina in what was described as a “pivotal” game. After a back-and-forth 40 minutes, the Panthers clawed away with a 73-65 win against...

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) displays the ACC Championship trophy.

Column | Which Pitt athletes would make the best beer pong partners?

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Twenty red solo cups, a six-foot table, four players, two ping-pong balls and a beer of your choice is the recipe for the most widely known drinking game to exist. Played at every fraternity house, backyard...

A Virginia basketball player rebounds the basketball against Pitt on Monday Feb. 3, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball crushed by Cavaliers

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) lost to Virginia (11-12, 4-8 ACC) 73-57. The Panthers' loss against the Cavaliers marked Pitt’s 13th loss in its last 16 matches with UVA. Pitt...

Pitt football strategizes at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Pitt football faces tough road to glory in 2025

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni January 31, 2025

Earlier this week, Pitt football released its 2025 schedule, which features big-time rivalries and top-tier opponents. Saturday, Aug. 30 against Duquesne  This game is simply so cool. This battle...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen dunks a basketball against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 28

Pitt men’s basketball wins must-win game against North Carolina

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor January 28, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball’s matchup against North Carolina on Tuesday was a must-win for the Panthers to hear their name called on Selection Sunday. And with the Panthers' 73-65 victory over the Tar Heels,...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball to take on Tar Heels in Tuesday tussle

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball (13-6, 4-4 ACC) returns to the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday night to clash with North Carolina (13-8, 6-3 ACC) in a pivotal ACC showdown.  On the back of a momentum-boosting...

Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe (15) celebrates his first basket of the game during Pitt men’s basketball game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball ends losing skid with a road win over Syracuse.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball earned a much-needed 77-73 win against Syracuse, ending its four-game losing skid.  Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe led all scorers on Saturday with 22 points — 17 coming in the...

Pitt women’s basketball observes the game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Wolfpack takes a bite out of Pitt women’s basketball

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Coming off of a record-breaking 32-point comeback against SMU last week, Pitt women’s basketball (9-10, 1-5 ACC) looked to build upon that momentum and add another win to its ACC record as it traveled...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) maneuvers the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Rebounding rut, Dunn masterclass highlights Pitt men’s basketball’s loss to Louisville

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball missed out on a bounce-back win against Louisville, losing 82-78 at home.  The Panthers underperformed in many aspects, which ultimately lost them the...

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