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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Senior guard and forward Jared Wilson-Frame, pictured here against Troy, led the Panthers with 19 points in a loss to Syracuse.

Pitt remains undefeated with 84-75 win over Troy

By Trent Leonard and Stephen Thompson • November 13, 2018
From the high scoring offense to the smothering defense, Pitt Men’s Basketball once again showed its not the same team as last year when it beat Troy 84-75 on Monday. You can read the full recap of last night’s game here.
Senior guard Cassidy Walsh (4) led the offense by scoring 21 points during Pitt’s 90-38 victory over UCF

Weekend Sports: Women’s basketball, volleyball win big

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
Pitt sports had an impressive weekend collectively, as all six teams playing were victorious in one way or another.
Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
The Pitt men's basketball team looks great when you compare this Pitt team to where last year’s team was at this point. The 2017 Panthers started out 0-2, losing to the similarly low-level squads of Navy and Montana.
Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash

Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash

By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer • November 10, 2018
Pitt made history in its final home game of the season, racking up the most offensive yards, the longest play and the first time going undefeated in the ACC at home in program history.
S_What are the Odds: Darrin Hall is taken down by a Virginia Tech player as he runs the ball for Pitt during the teams’ 2017 game. TPN file photo

What are the odds: Pitt will run over the Hokies

By Collin Martin, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
A lot has happened in the NFL this past week. The LA Rams are no longer undefeated and are going up against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys got Amari Cooper, but the Eagles now have Golden Tate. If those have you asking who you should bet on this week, don’t worry, we have your answers here.
Then Pitt receiver Jester Weah broke a tackle before running to the 1-yard line in the final minutes of the Panthers’ loss to Virginia Tech in 2017.

Football Prediction: Pitt will come out on top 34-26

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
Pitt has been dominate at home this season, averaging 40.7 points and 295.7 yards per game. The only question is, will the Panthers be able to continue that streak when it matters most? Read here to see what you can expect from the Panthers when they face Virginia Tech this Saturday.
Senior forward Kauai Bradley (14) passes the ball during Pitt’s 58-61 loss to UCF.

Knights knock off Panthers, 61-58, in first game

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 7, 2018
In a back-and-forth contest that saw eight lead changes, the Pitt women’s basketball team ultimately fell 61-58 in their season opener to UCF Wednesday morning.
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) drives to the hoop against New Orleans Pelicans’ E’Twaun Moore (55) and Anthony Davis (23) in the first quarter during their NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Take 5: Bama, Blue Devils, Bryant

By The Pitt News Staff • November 7, 2018
Two dominant college programs staked claims as the best in their sport, while polarizing wide receiver Dez Bryant finally found a home. Read the full range of topics in this week’s Take 5 column:
Nearly 600 people voted at the Posvar Hall polling location.

Editorial: Young people turn out: Pa. blue wave becomes tsunami

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 7, 2018
Midterm elections are traditionally Republican dominated — but young people came out in full force this year, giving Democrats a badly needed win.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1) contributed 16 points in Pitt’s 69-53 victory over Youngstown State Tuesday night.

First-year guards lead Pitt past Penguins, 69-53, in opener

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 6, 2018
First-year guards Trey McGowens and Xavier Johnson led the Panthers with 17 and 16 points, respectively, and the Panthers scored 27 fast-break points en route to a comfortable 16-point victory.
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