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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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 30, 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...

Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

New Pitt women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi seeks to build a winning culture at Pitt

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2023
While he was only hired less than a month ago, new Pitt women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi is already looking to the future. Verdi is ambitious, as he wants to build a successful program and a winning culture at Pitt.
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

Pitt women’s basketball announces Tory Verdi as new head coach

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 9, 2023
After a month-long search, the Panthers announced former UMass coach Tory Verdi as the new women’s basketball head coach on Friday. Verdi will take the reins following former Panther head coach Lance White’s firing from the program.
Marquette head coach Megan Duffy reacts to a play in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against South Florida in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.

Column | Pitt targets proven commodities in women’s basketball head coach search

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 24, 2023
After a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, head coach Lance White was relieved of his duties. Staff Writer Alex Porter discusses reported candidates and argues the Panthers shouldn’t fear hiring lesser experienced rising stars.
NC State women's basketball player Elissa Cunane (33) blocks Pitt player Mary Dunn (15) from catching a rebound during the Pitt vs. NC State game on Jan. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Clemson 71-53 in ACC tournament first-round

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
Following a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, Pitt women’s basketball fell to Clemson 71-53 in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday. The loss likely ended the Panthers’ season, as they are longshots to reach the NCAA tournament.
The Pitt women’s basketball team listens to coach Lance White on the sideline during the game against Syracuse on Thursday.

Preview | Pitt women’s basketball looks to redeem frustrating season in ACC tournament

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
After an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign, No. 15 Pitt women’s basketball is set to square off against No. 10 Clemson in the ACC tournament. Staff Writer Alex Porter previews the match, saying a win could act as a catalyst for future success.
Lance White, head coach of Pitt women’s basketball, at their game against Clemson on Sunday.

Column | Women’s basketball deserves their winning season

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
After five years at the helm of the Pitt athletic department, Heather Lyke’s one blemish on an otherwise stellar tenure is the women’s basketball program. With a rich history in Pittsburgh, staff writer Sara Meyer argues that the team deserves better.
Graduate student Jackson Walti (24) celebrates with Pitt men's soccer team after winning a game vs. West Virginia in August.

Thanksgiving sports recap: Volleyball clinches share of ACC title, soccer teams battle in NCAA tourney

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • November 27, 2022
Pitt athletics stayed busy over Thanksgiving break, with all its fall and winter sports continuing in action. Volleyball clinched a share of the ACC title and both men’s and women’s soccer battled in the NCAA tournament.
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

Column | Pitt women’s basketball head coach Lance White must win now

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • November 1, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball head coach Lance White has struggled in his four years at the helm of the program. With an 8-59 record in ACC play, staff writer Alexander Ganias argues that a lack of clear improvement this season could be his final straw.
Pitt’s new women’s basketball head coach Lance White speaks at Thursday’s press conference in the Petersen Events Center. (Photo by Anas Dighriri | Staff Photographer)

White About Now: New Women’s Basketball Coach Meets Pitt

By Joanna Li | Staff Writer • April 19, 2018

When Lance White watched Jeff Capel — the next head coach of Pitt’s men’s basketball team — speak about his late father’s advice to take time and sleep on big decisions, he figured he would follow...

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