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The Pitt News

Roc the Panther holds up a sign reading “LETS GO PITT” at the bonfire and pep rally on Aug 29.

Pitt announces Allen Greene as new athletic director

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 18, 2024

Friday morning the University of Pittsburgh announced Allen Greene as its new athletic director starting Nov. 1.  The hiring comes a little over a month after the previous athletic director, Heather...

Pitt Volleyball huddles in a circle.

Column | No need to panic after Pitt volleyball loss

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Formerly No. 15 and now No. 12 SMU, whom No. 1 Pitt beat handily on Wednesday, got its revenge in front of its home crowd, defeating the Panthers in five grueling sets. SMU looked like an entirely different...

Pitt football hypes up the crowd at the football gamer against Cal at Acrisure stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Field goals, defense and risk-taking pushed Pitt to victory against Cal

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past Saturday, the Pitt Panthers hosted California at home, making for an electric and close game. As of this year, Cal is one of the three teams to recently join the ACC — a new and thrilling conference...

Sophomore linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) signals to the crowd after a play at the Pitt football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt defensive standouts went Bear hunting against Cal

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 1982, “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp topped the charts and Pitt’s 6-0 football team featured three future Pro Football Hall of Famers in Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic and Dan Marino. Now, the...

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

Pitt men’s soccer defends the ball against Cal at the soccer game at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Oct. 11.

Cal leaves the No. 1 Panthers agitated at the Ambrose

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Cal men’s soccer (4-5-2, 1-3-2 ACC) claimed a historic first ACC win, running away with a 1-0 victory over No. 1 Pitt men’s soccer (10-2-0, 4-1-0 ACC). In its first season in the ACC, Cal had made...

Senior forward Sarah Schupansky (5) charges for the ball at the soccer game against Syracuse at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Sunday.

Pitt beats Syracuse 3-0 with late goals in the second half

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Pitt (9-3-2, 3-2-1 ACC) beat Syracuse (6-8-1, 0-7-0 ACC) on Sunday afternoon 3-0. The Panthers dominated in shots, outshooting the Orange 37-3. The Orange went into the matchup eager to pick up their first...

Pitt volleyball poses for a picture in celebration of its win against SMU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Pitt volleyball consistently overpowering ranked opponents

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Pitt head coach Dan Fisher called an unbelievably early timeout in the third set against SMU. Pitt trailed 4-2 and the opposing team just earned two straight aces against the Panthers. Graduate student...

Sophomore right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball during a volleyball match.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball dominates No. 15 SMU in a sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2024

Another top-15 match for No. 1 Pitt volleyball turned into another win for it. Pitt swept No. 15 SMU (25-17,25-18, 25-9) on Wednesday night, and the Panthers kept their undefeated record and advanced to...

A Pitt swimmer races against Carnegie Mellon on Saturday.

Pitt Swimming & Diving takes its mark for the upcoming season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Pitt swimming and diving team didn’t have to go far for its first meet of the season. The Panthers traveled down Forbes Avenue to compete against Carnegie Mellon at the CMU Relay Meet on Oct. 5.  The...

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