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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) reaches for a rebound during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Fourth-quarter blunder costs Pitt women’s basketball, Panthers fall to No. 15 Louisville 74-44

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

Pitt women's basketball (6-11, 0-4 ACC) looked to steal a game off of No. 15 ACC rival Louisville (14-2, 3-0 ACC). In their last homecourt matchup on Dec. 18, 2022, the Cardinals, armed with now LSU senior...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) controls the ball during the game against Binghamton at the Petersen Event Center on Sunday.

Pitt earns win in first matchup against Binghamton, winning 73-62

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Pitt (4-5, 0-0 ACC) triumphed over Binghamton (2-7, 0-0 AEC) 73-62 in their first face-off in program history at the Petersen Event Center Sunday afternoon. Pitt head coach Tory Verdi was proud of his...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturdays game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne in close city match, 56-55

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Pitt women’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 ACC) faced Duquesne (3-1, 0-0 A-10) Saturday afternoon at UPMC Cooper Field House in the 41st edition of the City Game. The Panthers won the last two games against Duquesne,...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturdays game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball fall short in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 71-62

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

West Virginia took down Pitt women’s basketball 71-62 in another edition of the Backyard Brawl, bringing the Panthers’ record to 1-1 on the season. Fifth year guard Lauren Fields led West Virginia...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) breaks past a defender during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball dominates, women’s basketball displays passion

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

This past week saw the opening games for both Pitt men's and women’s basketball teams. This upcoming basketball season is one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory for both teams. After a...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) shoots the three pointer to guarantee the win during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball notches first win of the season with 79-74 victory over Yale

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

The Tory Verdi era of Pitt women’s basketball is off to a hot start with a 79-74 win over Yale, taking its record to 1-0 on the season.  Pitt senior forward Liatu King’s performance proved crucial...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) gets ready to make a pass during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball showed signs of improvement in exhibition domination

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

This past Monday, first-year head coach Tory Verdi’s Pitt women’s basketball team made its debut to the public in a 117-49 exhibition win over Point Park. During their display of dominance, the Panthers...

Junior Guard Bella Perkins (10) goes for a layup during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Staff Picks | Pitt women’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff November 1, 2023

With new head coach Tory Verdi at the helm, Pitt women’s basketball will look to make a big leap this season. The Pitt News sports desk gives its predictions for how the Panthers will fare in Verdi’s...

Head Coach Tory Verdi talks with players during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Season Preview | Pitt women’s basketball begins a new era under Tory Verdi

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

After a 10-20 (3-15 ACC) record in 2022-23, the program’s fourth bottom-two ACC finish in the last five seasons, now-Athletic Director Heather Lyke relieved head coach Lance White of his duties. In his...

Junior Forward Rapuluchi Ayodele (15) high fives teammates while being introduced before Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball dominates Point Park in exhibition game 117-49

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

“Fun, fast and furious,” Pitt women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi said. That’s how Verdi described the Panthers following a 117-49 trouncing of Point Park in an exhibition game at the Petersen...

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