“Control the controllables” is a solid mantra for any sports team. But greatness — especially in a conference as demanding as the ACC — requires more than that, and it’s fair to wonder whether...

Coming off a tough performance against Scranton, Pitt found the perfect opportunity to regroup Tuesday night. The Panthers came out looking sharper, more confident and more like themselves in an 87-65...

Almost unheard of in women’s basketball, Pitt lost 69-63 at home to Scranton, a Division 3 school.  On Sunday, Nov. 16, this Division 3 program walked into the Petersen Events Center and called into...

Pitt women’s basketball survived a far closer matchup than expected on Tuesday night, escaping with a 56-54 win over Cornell at the Petersen Events Center. Even with an 11-point lead in the third...

For any team’s first game of the season, early jitters are almost inevitable. The Panthers opened their season looking one-dimensional and lacking urgency. On the other hand, Drexel played fast-paced,...

“If you want to be great, you come to the University of Pittsburgh.”  That is the motto driving head coach Tory Verdi’s recruiting philosophy. Now entering his third season with the Panthers,...

Pitt exceeds regular season expectations, but not postseason ones // Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor Before last season, Pitt was predicted to finish last in the ACC preseason poll. But the...

The Panthers closed out their final exhibition game, dominating Lock Haven 98–58 at home. After conceding the first basket — a jumper from Lock Haven senior guard Jenadia Jordan — Pitt quickly responded...

Pitt women’s basketball had no trouble in its exhibition match against branch campus foe Pitt-Johnstown, defeating the Mountain Cats 101-46. Look out for Nylah Wilson First-year guard Nylah Wilson...

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...