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The Pitt News

Junior guard Marley Washenitz walks past former Pitt women's basketball player Liatu King on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Liatu King returns to Pittsburgh as No. 2 Notre Dame dominates Pitt women’s basketball

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt women’s basketball (11-15, ACC 3-10) ended its two-game win streak on Thursday night, with a loss to No. 2 Notre Dame (22-2, ACC 13-0), 88-57.  The talented Fighting Irish team secured its seventh...

Pitt women’s basketball observes the game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Wolfpack takes a bite out of Pitt women’s basketball

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Coming off of a record-breaking 32-point comeback against SMU last week, Pitt women’s basketball (9-10, 1-5 ACC) looked to build upon that momentum and add another win to its ACC record as it traveled...

Pitt women’s basketball celebrates a three-point shot during the game against SMU in the Petersen Events Center on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Pitt athletics finds success in the New Year

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Aside from Pitt men’s basketball, Pitt athletics had a fantastic weekend on the mat and court. Women’s basketball made history, wrestling continued to dominate and gymnastics had a strong start to...

Senior guard Bella Perkins (10) drives the ball down the court during the basketball game against Delaware State in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Stuck at the kids’ table: Pitt women’s basketball goes 0-3 over Thanksgiving break

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (5-4, 0-0 ACC) traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to face Kansas, Auburn and Northern Iowa in the Paradise Jam over Thanksgiving break. The Panthers made their first appearance...

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 18, 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...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursday's game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball season recap

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Following a disastrous season that ended in the firing of head coach Lance White, the Pitt women’s basketball team looked to turn things around. The change was drastic. Nine players transferred after...

The Pitt women’s basketball bench cheers during a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 21.

Pitt women’s basketball prepares for ACC Tournament

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-23, 2-16 ACC) added to its four-game losing streak with a loss at home to Boston College (13-18, 5-13 ACC) to close out its regular season. The Panthers now look ahead to the...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) passes the ball during Thursday’s game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Miami

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Coming off of a tough loss to No. 19 Syracuse, Pitt women's basketball (8-22, 2-15 ACC) looked to bounce back in their last away game of the season against Miami (18-10, 8-9 ACC) as the ACC tournament...

Pitt women’s basketball’s bench celebrates during its game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 8.

Pitt women’s basketball defeats Clemson to end losing streak

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-19, 2-12 ACC) defeated Clemson (11-15, 4-10 ACC) 72-57 on Sunday, continuing its dominance of Clemson’s home court as the Panthers notched their fifth win in the last seven...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) and graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) jump for a rebound against Florida State on Feb. 8 at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball comes up short against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (7-19, 1-12 ACC) came into Thursday’s game against North Carolina (16-9, 8-5 ACC) with the hopes of busting their five-game losing streak on the road at Carmichael Arena. Despite...

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