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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
Sophomore Nika Markovic celebrates with teammates during the team’s Sept. 30 victory against Florida State.

Weekend Sports: Volleyball clinches second straight ACC title

By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News • November 19, 2018
Records were broken and ACC championships were clinched over the weekend, showing a promising future for the programs heading into the winter seasons.
Sophomore forward and center Terrell Brown dunks the ball during the Panthers' victory against Troy on Monday. Brown scored 8 points in the Panthers' Thursday evening victory against Central Arkansas.

Wilson-Frame, Toney Lead Panthers Past UCA Bears 97-71

By Andrew Kelly and Stephen Thompson • November 16, 2018
Pitt Basketball is already week of last year’s team in terms of wins. The Panthers won their fourth game, a 97-71 win over the University of Central Arkansas, on Nov., 15. Last year, the Panthers didn’t win their fourth game until Dec. 1.
Seniors Qadree Ollison (30) and Darrin Hall (22) shake hands after Hall surprises Ollison with a game ball on Senior Day — a celebration of the seniors at their last home game — after the Panthers defeated the Hokies Saturday.

Pitt seniors will be remembered for consistency and leadership

By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018
The Panther’s seniors can be credited for Pitt’s miraculous turnover and record breaking season. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi will use this senior group as an example for years to come and will remember the first class he coached from freshmen to seniors for one thing — their work ethic.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) goes over the top against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 8, 2017, at Heinz Field.

What are the odds: Pittsburgh will come out on top

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer • November 15, 2018
Another week is over which means it’s time to start placing your bets on weekend sports. It looks likely both Pittsburgh football teams will come back with victories.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench runs the ball during Pitt’s 55-22 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Panthers to unleash the demon on Wake Forest

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • November 15, 2018
With a run game that can’t be stopped and a quarterback who is quietly improving, it is looking hopeful that Pitt will continue making history by clinching the first ACC Championship appearance in program history.
Ben Shapiro spoke at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Editorial: Proposed YAF lawsuit against Pitt unnecessary, harmful

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 15, 2018
Pitt levied a $5,546 security fee against YAF for hosting Ben Shapiro — and YAF swiftly threatened to sue the university in response. But the lawsuit would be a completely unnecessary publicity stunt.
Minor leaguers recount major inconveniences

Minor leaguers recount major inconveniences

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Editor • November 15, 2018
Before you can live like a professional baseball player, you have to get through some tough years in the minor leagues. That means long bus rides, living with host families and at times sleeping with bed bugs.
Redshirt senior Aysia Bugg (2) completed seven field goals during Pitt’s 64-55 loss to Youngstown.

YSU Penguins freeze Pitt women’s basketball, 64-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 14, 2018
The Pitt women’s basketball team dropped fell to 1-2 Tuesday evening, shooting just 35 percent from the field in a 64-55 loss to YSU.
Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald gets an arm on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Take 5: Bell, Butler, Brees

By The Pitt News Staff • November 14, 2018
Does Pitt football deserve to be ranked? Did Le’Veon Bell make the right decision? Our staff answers these questions and more in this week’s Take 5.
Junior Valerie Daigneault competes in the 100-yard fly at the Western PA Invite on Jan. 27.

Record-setting Valerie Daigneault leads Pitt’s pool-dwellers

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • November 14, 2018
In two and a half seasons at Pitt, Valerie Daigneault has broken six swim team records — four relay events and two solo events. She started this season undefeated through nine races.
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