The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
The Pitt volleyball team poses for a photo following its sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball is the best team in the nation and proved it against Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor • September 19, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is the best team in the nation, and players proved it last night against the in-state rival No. 3 Penn State. In the three-set sweep, the Panthers separated themselves from the...

For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.

Pitt men’s soccer makes history with No. 1 ranking

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 20, 2020
For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.
The womens' soccer team celebrates after scoring. Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs both received their highest ranking in school history from the United Soccer Coaches Wednesday.

Pitt men’s and women’s soccer earn highest rankings in program history

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 24, 2020
Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs enjoyed huge milestones this week — both teams received their highest ranking in school history.
Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. (1) dunks against Miami at the Watsco Center in Miami on Jan. 4.

Duke, Clemson on the rise in ACC standings

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
While four teams have climbed to the shallow peak of the ACC and the bottom four have made themselves apparent, an astounding seven teams remain within two games of .500 in conference play.
First-year setter Lexis Akeo (1) received her fifth ACC Freshman of the Week honor on Monday.

Pitt volleyball takes No. 2 spot — and is still climbing

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 29, 2019
In a season that has seen Pitt volleyball continuously surpass its previously established standards, the Panthers once again set a new program record for highest ranking.
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranked the University 18th in its 2020 public schools listing.

Pitt ranked in top 20 public universities

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2019
The University ranked #18 among public institutions this year, eight spots above where it ranked last year.
Pitt is ranked 137th out of the NCAA Division I’s 295 sports teams in Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup’s recent ranking.

Lyke responds to low Pitt sports rankings

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • July 9, 2019
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke acknowledged the low rankings and said the Panthers hoped to improve in the future.
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