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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Fans cheer during Pitt volleyball's game vs UNC in the Fitzgerald Field House on Nov. 8, 2024.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps No. 25 North Carolina

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2024

No. 1 Pitt did not trail once in its matchup against No. 25 North Carolina. Pitt had yet another sweep in the Fitzgerald Field House — where it has only lost one set all season. Sophomore opposite...

Sam Clancy averaged a double-double in all four years as a Panther from 1977-1981.

Sam Clancy: A guarantee on Pittsburgh’s Mount Rushmore

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Pittsburgh is home to some of the most important figures in sports history –– so many the Steel City should have its own Mount Rushmore. Why isn’t there one? Mount Washington has plenty of room where...

The Pitt Football team does the shark celebration at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Blood in the water: How ‘Sharks’ became the symbol of Pitt Football

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

One of the biggest factors in Pitt football’s early success in 2024 is the outstanding play of its linebacker corps. Led by redshirt sophomore Kyle Louis, true sophomores Rasheem Biles and Braylan Lovelace...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 14.

No. 18 Pitt football looks for a rebound win against Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Following a crushing loss against No. 13 SMU, Pitt football was offered a boon this past Tuesday when the initial College Football Playoff rankings put it at No. 18. The Panthers are currently on the outside...

Pitt football strategizes at the football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt gallops to Texas for all-important primetime tango with SMU

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Pivoting from their drubbing of Syracuse, the 7-0 No. 18 Pitt Panthers head west to Dallas to face a new ACC member, the No. 20 SMU Mustangs. This matchup is critical for both teams and is set as a tight...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring the first goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

‘Leaving the badge in a better place’: Senior leaders of No. 3 Pitt men’s soccer

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The seniors of No. 3 Pitt men’s soccer know from experience that the job is far from finished. Three of the players, midfielder Guilherme Feitosa, forward Luis Sahmkow and midfielder Michael Sullivan,...

Pitt women’s cross-country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Pitt programs prepare for ACC championships while other look to finish and start strong

By Sara Meyer and Patrick Diana November 1, 2024

Cross-country set to face ACC Championship meet The Panthers closed their regular season last weekend at their last meet in Madison, Wisconsin. The women placed No. 12 out of 29 teams in the 6k with...

Pitt senior setter Nisa Buzlutepe (19) lunges for the ball at the volleyball game against Notre Dame in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Depth is key for No. 1 Pitt volleyball

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 27, 2024

It’s easy to get high on yourself after beating your rival and the No. 4 ranked team in the country. Some would argue it’s a healthy reaction because beating a top five team isn’t an everyday occurrence...

Pitt men's soccer celebrates together after scoring against Virginia on Friday Oct. 25th

Panthers power past Virginia: men’s soccer secures shared ACC title

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer October 26, 2024

On Friday night, No. 5 Pitt men’s soccer (12-3-0, 6-1-0 ACC) concluded its home regular season in style, defeating Virginia (7-5-3, 3-3-2 ACC) 4-1.  With huge implications for Pitt’s standing in...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point against Louisville on Friday Oct. 25

Pitt volleyball wins its third straight five-set match against Louisville

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2024

Pitt fans don’t prefer games like Pitt volleyball’s Friday night matchup against Louisville, or at least their hearts don’t. The teams went back and forth, the officials spent multiple minutes reviewing...

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