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Nino Bonaccorsi makes history for Pitt wrestling, despite poor team performance

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 19, 2023

Nino Bonaccorsi dominated the NCAA tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend, winning the 197-pound national championship. But the team as a whole failed to meet expectations, despite Bonaccorsi’s performance.

Nino Bonaccorsi becomes first Panther to win a national title since 2008

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 18, 2023

Redshirt senior Nino Bonaccorsi became the first Panther since 2008 to win a national title. He defeated senior Tanner Sloan of South Dakota State 5-3 in the NCAA final on Saturday.

Pitt wrestling finds success, disappointment on first day of NCAA tournament

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 17, 2023

The NCAA wrestling tournament kicked off in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday. Pitt wrestling had an up-and-down first day, with some exciting victories and some disappointing defeats.

Nino Bonaccorsi and Micky Phillippi reflect on storied careers for Pitt wrestling

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • February 3, 2023

Redshirt seniors Nino Bonaccorsi and Micky Phillippi both joined Pitt wrestling in 2017. Over the course of the past six and half years, the duo have cemented themselves as program legends.

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.

Former Pitt wrestling coach Jason Peters sues Pitt

By Grant Burgman | News Editor • June 6, 2018

Former Pitt wrestling coach Jason Peters has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for racial discrimination and termination without just cause after he was fired last January. In...

Pitt remembers wrestling legend Rande Stottlemyer

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • February 2, 2018

When former Pitt track and field coach John Vasvary first came to Pitt, he was looking for someone to help him find his way. Help came quickly from Rande Stottlemyer. “I became head coach in 1982....

Pitt wrestling icon Rande Stottlemyer dies at 62

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor • January 28, 2018

Rande Stottlemyer, an iconic former Pitt wrestler and longtime coach, died today due to complications of early onset Alzheimer's, according to the University. He was 62. Stottlemyer — whose association...

Winter recess all but a break for Panthers sports

By Grant Burgman and Jordan Mondell | TPN Staff • January 8, 2018

While most Pitt students were at home relaxing and celebrating the holidays, Pitt swimming and diving, wrestling and men’s and women’s basketball teams were still hard at work. Throughout the break,...

Pitt to host 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • April 18, 2017

For the first time in more than 60 years, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are coming back to Pittsburgh. The NCAA awarded the city of Pittsburgh with the 2019 NCAA Championships on Tuesday...