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The Pitt News

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) and graduate student middle blocker Chiamaka Nwokolo (20) jump to block a ball during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt volleyball prepares for Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt (27-4, ACC 16-2) volleyball has continued their winning ways and gets another weekend of NCAA Tournament play in Pittsburgh. The Panthers take on No. 4 Washington State (26-7, Pac-12 14-6) Thursday...

A Pitt wrestler takes off their headgear during the Blue-Gold Dual at the Fitzgerald Field House on Monday, Oct. 30.

Preview | Pitt wrestling looks to fill big shoes in 2023-2024

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Last season, Pitt wrestling reached new heights, winning a share of the ACC regular season title and boasting an NCAA Champion in Nino Bonaccorsi at 197 pounds. With all the hype surrounding last year’s...

Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt football is in dire straits right now. The team is 2-6 and looking to turn the page after a humiliating 58-7 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame. They need to win all four of their remaining matchups if they...

Redshirt senior Bub Means (0) celebrates after a play during the game on Saturday, Oct. 14, against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looks for an upset against No. 14 Notre Dame

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

After a devastating loss to Wake Forest last weekend, Pitt (2-5, ACC 1-3) travels to South Bend, Indiana, to take on No. 14. Notre Dame (6-2). This is the 73rd game between these two teams. The Fighting...

Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Pitt football gets ready for critical ACC game against Wake Forest

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Pitt football’s massive upset against Louisville last Saturday created optimism amongst Pitt fans as the Panthers ended their four-game losing streak against the No. 14 team in the nation. The Panthers...

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5), left, hauls in a long pass against North Carolina defensive back Storm Duck (3) to set up a touchdown during a game in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to get back on track vs. No. 17 North Carolina

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

Following two back-to-back losses to Big 12 programs, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for the beginning of ACC conference play. The Panthers’ on-field performance against fierce rival West...

Players pile on each other during the Backyard Brawl on Thursday September 1st, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football prepares for Backyard Brawl against West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Pitt football’s 27-21 loss to Cincinnati last Saturday disappointed many Panthers fans, leaving many wondering how the program should proceed. From calls to replace redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec...

Redshirt junior linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football gears up to renew River City Rivalry with Cincinnati

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

After an 11-year hiatus, the River City Rivalry is finally back, as Pitt football will take on Cincinnati on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. Since they last met, both programs have changed immensely,...

Pitt men's soccer players celebrate after their win over NC State on Nov. 2, 2022.

Preview | Pitt men’s soccer looks to return to College Cup in 2023

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer August 11, 2023

Entering his eighth season as head coach for Pitt men’s soccer, Jay Vidovich has set a new standard for the Panthers, turning the club from an ACC bottom feeder into a perennial championship contender....

Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) and another Pitt player celebrate at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022

Preview | Pitt football enters 2023 season with a lot of question marks

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor August 8, 2023

11After posting a 20-7 overall record and finishing in the top 25 over the past two seasons, Pitt football enters a crucial year in 2023. The departures of several key players has left the team in need...

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