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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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

Pitt volleyball drops first set of its season, but remains undefeated

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball’s undefeated set streak ended on Friday as it dropped its 37th set played this season to .500 Boston College, 25-23, on Friday night. It’s not the quality of team many Pitt fans...

A Pitt player runs to third base during a baseball game.

Preview of Pitt’s non-fall sports

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

As the academic year begins, Pitt’s non-fall athletic programs are gearing up for their respective seasons, bringing anticipation and excitement to the student body and Pittsburgh community. Each sport...

First-year pitcher Gwen Sparks (31) prepares to throw the ball at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Pitt swim and dive, cross country and softball find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

Pitt swimming and dive, cross country and softball all found success within their respective events in the Keystone State over the weekend.  Swim and dive The Panthers remained in Pittsburgh this...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during last season’s matchup against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Pitt football is undefeated heading into ACC play and, after a bye week, travels to North Carolina on Saturday for a noon kickoff.  Pitt has never walked out of Chapel Hill victorious in seven trips,...

A member of Pitt's swimming and diving team mid-stroke during a meet against Army in Trees Hall on Sept. 22, 2023.

Pitt athletics prepare for a weekend away

By Grace McNally and Matthew Scabilloni October 3, 2024

This weekend, Pitt volleyball heads north looking to stay unbeaten while both swimming and cross country race to have a successful weekend at their meets. Volleyball  No. 1 Pitt volleyball looks...

The Pitt women’s soccer team celebrates during a match against Notre Dame on Sept. 24, 2023.

Pitt women’s soccer makes history with win over Clemson

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Pitt women’s soccer left its past three games winless despite generously outshooting each competition. The Panthers’ inability to get a goal in early ACC play has taken a toll on the team’s record,...

Pitt volleyball celebrates a win in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball on another level

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is unstoppable. The team has all of the pieces to win a national championship, and its dominance was even more obvious this weekend. Pitt swept Clemson (25-21, 25-15, 25-13) and...

Pitt volleyball celebrates after a play at the game against UMBC in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Pitt volleyball dominates Georgia Tech in sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Sweeping a top-15 team on the road shouldn’t look easy, but for No. 1 Pitt volleyball, it is. Pitt began its season with a sweep and continued that streak against No.13 Georgia Tech (25-11, 25-17, 25-8).  Coming...

Pitt men’s soccer strategize at the match against Boston College at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday.

No. 1 ranked Pitt volleyball and men’s soccer look to stay on top of the country

By Alex Porter, Matthew Scabilloni September 26, 2024

The two Pitt No. 1 ranked teams face a weekend full of conference competition, trying to stay atop the ACC and the country. Volleyball No. 1 Pitt volleyball finished its nonconference play undefeated...

Former quarterback Nick Patti at Pitt football practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

From kickoff to commission, former Pitt QB Nick Patti discusses his journey to the workforce

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Nick Patti began his student-athlete career in 2018 when he was redshirted as a true first-year for Pitt. Despite spending time as a quarterback, Patti always knew he wanted to pursue business.  “I...

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