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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
Senior safety Damar Hamlin (03) tackles Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) during the 2018 matchup with the Orange at Heinz Field.

Football Takeaways: Aggression is a double-edged sword

By Ben Mankowski, Staff Writer • October 22, 2019
The same aggressive defense that made Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi famous at Michigan State showed itself against the Orange, though Pitt kept the score close by making several avoidable mistakes.
Head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Blue Devils are poised to win the 13th ACC title of his tenure.

ACC Basketball Preview: Duke poised to repeat as champs

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 15, 2019
While the top four basketball teams in the ACC are abundantly clear, the rest of the conference is largely up for grabs.
Lothrop Hall isn’t nearly as far away from the center of campus as its residents would like to believe.

Editorial: Top 10 locations for the Bigelow shuttle stop

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 10, 2019
While it’s true that we’d probably walk through hell or high water anywhere to catch the campus shuttle, we have a few suggestions.
With three sacks, Pitt’s front seven put up the most tackles behind the line on Duke quarterback Quentin Harris for the season during Saturday’s 33-30 victory over the Blue Devils.

Football Takeaways: Ford, defense shine again

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • October 7, 2019
Paris Ford led another quality performance from Pitt's defense, but the offense must find more consistency if the Panthers want to run the table.
JuJu Smith-Schuster needs to find a hobby.

Editorial: Top 10 things you’ll find lurking on Pitt’s campus

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 3, 2019
An alligator hasn’t been spotted in Oakland — yet — though there are plenty of other things lying low, or maybe not so low, around campus.
V'Lique Carter catches a touchdown pass to put Pitt up 7-0.

Short-handed Panthers narrowly escape over Delaware, 17-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 28, 2019
Though the Panthers’ defense came through with another dominating performance, penalties and turnovers nearly led to a shocking Pitt loss. In the end, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 17-14 victory.
Emily Boissonneault is the first head coach of Pitt’s inaugural varsity women’s lacrosse team.

Boissonneault, Pitt lacrosse prepare for 2021 debut

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • September 25, 2019
Though Pitt women’s lacrosse won’t play its first season until 2021, head coach Emily Boissonneault has embraced the unique challenge of building a program from the ground up.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench makes his way into the end zone for Pitt’s second touchdown against UCF.

Pitt Special: Trickery lifts Pitt over No. 15 UCF, 35-34

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 21, 2019
Against UCF on Saturday, head coach Pat Narduzzi and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple avenged last week’s heartbreaking loss by dialing up a bold play when Pitt needed it most.when Pitt needed it most.
Unrivaled: No. 6 Pitt stays perfect with sweep at No. 4 PSU

Unrivaled: No. 6 Pitt stays perfect with sweep at No. 4 PSU

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 21, 2019
Pitt volleyball made a huge statement Friday night, sweeping Penn State in Happy Valley to preserve its undefeated season.
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled for a loss right outside of the Penn State goal line.

Film Study: Reliving Pitt’s goal-line collapse

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 19, 2019
It’s now been six days since Pitt football lost in heartbreaking fashion to Penn State, so let's break down exactly what went wrong on the goal line.
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