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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

Dukes Tre Jones, left, drives against Miamis Chris Lykes during the second half at the Watsco Center on Jan. 4. Duke won, 95-62.

ACC Tournament awaits struggling Panthers

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News March 6, 2020
Next up is the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament starting Tuesday, where Pitt basketball will face a serious uphill battle to advance through the bracket.
Pitt basketball faces long odds at FSU

Pitt basketball faces long odds at FSU

By Sam Krimins, For The Pitt News February 18, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball hasn’t lost three straight games all season, but it looks like that could change Tuesday night at No. 8 Florida State.
Junior Brittany Knight pitches. Pitt softball looks to improve after finishing last in the ACC Coastal in 2019.

Pitt softball hopes for health, improvement in 2020

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer February 14, 2020
After an injury-riddled and underachieving 2019 season, Pitt softball is looking to return to its winning ways in 2020.
Nico Popa suffered a season-ending injury as a sophomore but fought back to earn second-team All-ACC honors in 2019.

‘One pitch at a time’: Pitt baseball talks upcoming season

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer February 13, 2020
A year after a trying season — finishing last in the ACC with a 21-34 overall record — Mike Bell thinks that having a short memory is the approach his team needs.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) avoided turning the ball over at Saturday’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

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.
Saturday will mark Pitt women’s basketball’s 13th annual Pink the Petersen game.

Pitt to host Florida State in 13th annual Pink the Pete game

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor January 29, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball will receive a much-needed infusion of hope, strength and joy this Saturday when the Panthers host No. 14 FSU in the 13th annual Pink the Petersen game for breast cancer awareness.
First-year guard Amber Brown attempts to push through Notre Dame’s defense.

What to watch for in Pitt sports this week

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor January 14, 2020
The upcoming week in Pitt sports boasts a packed slate, including two men’s basketball games, a top-10 battle involving the red-hot wrestling team and a chance for women’s basketball to steal a long-awaited road win.
Patrick Jones II (91) pursues a sack of UNC quarterback Sam Howell (7).

Prediction: Pitt to fall short in vital game at VT

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer November 21, 2019
Pitt football dominated Virginia Tech last season enroute to a Coastal Division championship. A year later, the Hokies and Panthers are set for another late-season clash with massive postseason implications.
Pitt footballs ACC schedule was revealed Wednesday.

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.
Nicholls State guard Dexter McClanahan dribbles the ball during Tuesday nights game against Illinois.

Better know a non-conference opponent: Nicholls State

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2019
Get to know Pitt’s first non-conference opponent of the season — the plucky, up-and-coming Nicholls State Colonels — before Saturday's game.
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