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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt former running back James Conner rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 42-39 victory over Penn State last year. (TPN file photo)

Prediction: Lions loom over Panthers

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer September 7, 2017

When Ryan Lewis hauled in the last season’s game-clinching interception against Penn State, he secured a year of bragging rights. Regardless of Penn State’s ultimate Big Ten success last year, Pitt...

Narduzzi announced a media blackout ahead of the Saturday game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. (TPN file photo)

Panthers need press: Narduzzi’s blackout is unnecessary and limits coverage

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor September 7, 2017

Two weeks ago, the alteration of Pitt football’s biggest tradition — singing “Sweet Caroline” at the end of the third quarter — left the program searching for a new tradition to take its place. Thanks...

Pitt linebacker Saleem Brightwell (#39)  and Elijah Zeise (#25) tackle YSU player in Saturday, Sept. 2, game against the Penguins. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt defense demands new approach

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer September 7, 2017

With victories over the national champions Clemson and Big Ten champions Penn State, the 2016 Pitt football team racked up some of the program’s biggest accomplishments in recent memory. But to continue...

(Photo Courtesy of the Archives & Special Collections)

Retro Oakland: Pitt’s catwalk of football fashion

By Lexi Kennell / Culture Editor September 7, 2017

Sporting black long-sleeved turtlenecks and dark pants, Pitt’s 1899 football team looks like a bunch of brooding postmodern writers. But the beatnik era didn’t happen for another 50 years, making...

Nathan Peterman runs the ball against the Penn State defense in last year's game against the Nittany Lions on Sept. 10. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Pitt vs. Penn State: Unrequited rivalry

When you’re in the stands at a Pitt football game, there are a handful of cheers you’re bound to hear: “Hail to Pitt,” “P-I-T-T: Let’s Go Pitt,” and the infamous anti-Penn State chant. Regardless...

After Pitt's narrow defeat of the Youngstown State Penguins, the team moved down in the rankings because of the Penguins' second half comeback. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week one results

By TPN Sports Desk September 6, 2017

After week one of the college football season, there’s already a shake-up at the top of our standings: top-ranked Florida State lost to No.1 Alabama and lost quarterback Deondre Francois for the season. As...

The Pitt women's soccer team defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 3-1 Wednesday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. (Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Panthers pounce on Titans to remain unbeaten, 3-1

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer August 31, 2017

With its third win of the season, the Pitt women’s soccer team surpassed its previous season’s winnings while maintaining an unbeaten record. The Panthers (3-0-2) took on the Detroit Mercy Titans...

First-year Jovana Knezevic plays in a match against Morgan State. Photo Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Rising sophomores reflect: Adjusting as a student-athlete

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer May 30, 2017

Jovana Knezevic’s day starts with an early morning weight session, followed by a full schedule of classes. But instead of returning to her dorm after class to study or relax, Knezevic heads over to the...

Olivia Gray began playing softball as a 6-year-old and just ended her sphomore season with the Panthers. Will Miller | Senior Staff Photographer

Gray’s got it in the glove

By Rebecca Sauers | Staff Writer May 30, 2017

When 5-year-old Olivia Gray was offered a spot on a youth softball team, she didn’t want to play because she was afraid of failing. But her father, Shawn, encouraged her to give the sport another...

Redshirt junior Caleb Parry had seven RBIs in Pitt's 17-5 win on Sunday. TPN File Photo

Pitt baseball secures series win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2-1

By Ted Zhang | Staff Writer April 30, 2017

The Pitt baseball team started the weekend’s home series with a loss and a narrow win. But in the series finale, the Panthers trounced the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars. Rain delayed...

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