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The Pitt News

First-year forward Lasse Dahl shoots ball against Kansas City on Sunday Dec. 1.

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Kansas City 3-2 in extra time, returning to the Elite Eight

By Alex Porter and Joshua Prescott December 1, 2024

No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-5-0) triumphed on Sunday evening, knocking Kansas City (14-5-3) out in the Sweet Sixteen 3-2. This is the Panthers' fourth Elite Eight appearance in five years. The match...

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball topples VMI

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (4-0, 0-0 ACC) took on VMI (4-1, 0-0 SOCON) on Monday night at the Petersen Events Center. Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe posted a triple-double as Pitt thrashed VMI 93-48, the first...

Clemson piles on top of Pitt football players during the game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt football’s senior day celebration spoiled by Clemson comeback

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt football hosted No. 17 Clemson at Acrisure Stadium last Saturday. Considering it was Senior Day and a noon kickoff, the North Shore was lively before the sun rose over Pittsburgh’s skyscrapers....

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Takeaways | Pitt football couldn’t finish against Clemson

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt football fell to conference rival Clemson 24-20 this past Saturday. After a hard-fought four quarters, a late game touchdown by Clemson junior quarterback Cade Klubnik sealed the win for the Tigers....

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) prepares to shoot the ball during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Takeaways from Pitt men’s basketball’s dominating win over rival West Virginia

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

On Friday night, Pitt men’s basketball took on West Virginia in the 191st edition of the Backyard Brawl on the hardwood. The Panthers leaned into this rivalry to gain some passion and played a strong...

Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Column | The difference Pitt volleyball’s seniors have made

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2024

A sweep in the Fitzgerald Field House isn’t a hope for Pitt volleyball fans, it's expected. This weekend, Pitt swept No. 22 Florida State and Miami like it was nothing. Neither team even reached the...

Pitt team manager KJ Marshall attempts a layup during the Pitt manager’s game against the West Virginia managers on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, on the  Pitt basketball practice court.

‘It means a lot’: Pitt men’s basketball managers face off against West Virginia counterparts

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Everyone knows about the Backyard Brawl. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, the rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia runs deep. The close proximity of just 67 miles makes for split...

Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) lunges for the hoop during the basketball game against Bucknell in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Pitt cross-country wraps up season, women’s basketball squeaks out win

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally November 17, 2024

Over the weekend, Pitt cross-country ran in the last race of its season and Pitt women’s basketball won a game despite committing 25 turnovers. Cross-country Pitt cross-country finished out its...

Student of the Oakland Zoo stand together with arms around one another during Pitt basketball's game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 15

Pitt Dominates West Virginia in Basketball Backyard Brawl

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 16, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball routed West Virginia 86-62 in front of a record-setting Oakland Zoo crowd that showed why they’re the Panthers’ sixth-man. Two Mountaineers fouled out, to the pleasure of the...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point against Florida State on Friday, Nov. 16.

No. 1 Pitt sweeps No. 22 Florida State in dominant fashion

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni November 16, 2024

To earn the No. 1 ranking a team needs to have not one, probably not two, but multiple dangerous hitters to earn that coveted spot. Pitt has dangerous hitters all over the floor.  “I say this kind...

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