Pitt basketball to prevail in battle of the big cats

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer • February 12, 2020

Pitt has shown a definite homecourt advantage as of late, and will continue its hot streak against a struggling Clemson team Wednesday night.

A way-too-early prediction of Pitt’s 2020 season

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 23, 2020

Pitt football’s 2020 schedule was finalized Wednesday morning, meaning the time is ripe to wildly speculate on how the Panthers’ season will unfold.

Prediction: Pitt basketball to overpower BC

By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer • January 22, 2020

Despite their inconsistency this season, the Panthers will take advantage of an injury-riddled and underachieving Boston College team at home.

Prediction: Short-handed UNC to beat Pitt

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • January 8, 2020

In an ACC clash between two inconsistent teams, rebounding and homecourt advantage give the Tar Heels a slight edge over Pitt despite their depleted backcourt.

Pinstripe, Military, Belk Bowl Pitt’s likeliest options after disappointing finish

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 3, 2019

By finishing the season in catastrophic fashion, Pitt played itself out of contention for the Orange Bowl and Camping World Bowl, among others.

Prediction: Pitt to overcome its Achilles Tar Heel

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019

This is the year that rock finally beats paper. The Panthers, going against every natural law of the universe, will beat North Carolina.

Satire: Completely reasonable expectations for Pitt basketball

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 6, 2019

Xavier Johnson averaging a triple double? Trey McGowens making the leap to one of the nation’s top scorers? Pitt making a run at the ACC Championship? All very logical possibilities, writes sports editor Trent Leonard.

Prediction: Pitt, Kessman to pull through against Duke

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019

In this week’s football game against Duke, a game-winning kick could be the difference as the Panthers barely survive going into their bye week.

Prediction: Panthers to feast on Blue Hens

By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer • September 26, 2019

In their final non-conference game this season, Pitt football gets the opportunity to catch its breath with an FCS Delaware opponent before getting into the true test of conference play.

Prediction: Knights to vanquish Pitt at Heinz

By John Riskis, For the Pitt News • September 18, 2019

Pitt football will face an uphill battle to rebound from its loss at Penn State, hosting a UCF team that has won 27 consecutive regular season games.