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The Pitt News

Senior guard Bella Perkins (10) drives the ball down the court during the basketball game against Delaware State in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Stuck at the kids’ table: Pitt women’s basketball goes 0-3 over Thanksgiving break

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer December 1, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (5-4, 0-0 ACC) traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to face Kansas, Auburn and Northern Iowa in the Paradise Jam over Thanksgiving break. The Panthers made their first appearance...

Sophomore defender Olivia Lee prepares to kick the ball during Pitt women’s soccer’s game against Louisville on Saturday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt women’s soccer falls to No. 8 North Carolina

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Pitt (7-2-1, 1-1 ACC) faced No. 8 North Carolina (9-1, 2-0 ACC) Thursday night for the ninth matchup in series history. Last time out, the Panthers bested the Tar-Heels for the first time in program history,...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) screams following a point during the Elite Eight matchup against Louisville on Saturday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball easily sweeps No. 3 Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

In a battle to earn the title of the best volleyball team in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, No. 1 Pitt swept No. 3 Penn State and not a single set was necessarily close — the Nittany Lions didn’t...

Sophomore Opposite Hitter Olivia Babcock is projected to play a successful 2024 season.

No. 1 Pitt defeats No. 23 USC in a sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is still dominant, even against USC, the No. 23 team in the county.  The Panthers defeated the Trojans in a sweep (31-29, 25-18, 25-16), and besides the first set,  Pitt dominated...

Players compete for a header during Tuesday night’s match.

Pitt men’s soccer continue disappointing start, fall to No. 2 Marshall 3-1

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Pitt men's soccer (1-2-1, 0-0-0 ACC) looked to upset No. 2 Marshall (4-0-0, 0-0-0 SBC) in a prime time showdown at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Tuesday night. In spite of Pitt’s best efforts, Pitt dropped...

VIDEO: ‘Roll’ with the Panthers Gameday Recap: vs UNC 11/14/19

November 17, 2019

Watch the highlights from University of Pittsburgh's 34-27 win over UNC on 11/14/19 at home.

Trey McGowens, pictured here against Nicholls State, led Pitt with 25 points against Robert Morris University.

Panthers spoil RMU stadium opening in 71-57 win

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer November 13, 2019
The Panthers played spoiler to the introduction of their host’s new facility, beating RMU 71-57 to earn their first true road win since February 2017.
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi upset Oklahoma’s No. 2 ranked 133-pound Daton Fix during Pitt’s 36-9 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State Saturday afternoon.

Weekend Recap: Swimming and Diving gets only team win of long week

By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor January 21, 2019
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi was the lone bright spot of Pitt’s 36-9 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State this weekend. Phillippi upset the No. 2 ranked 133 pound wrestler in the country, Daton Fix.
Kenny Pickett and Qadree Ollison celebrate after a successful play during the team’s loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship game.

Pitt sports: A semester in review

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer December 9, 2018
From playoff berths to championship games to championship titles, the Panthers have seen it all. Here is a recap of the biggest moments in Pitt sports this semester.
Senior right side hitter Chinaza Ndee finished with a team high 17 kills on Thursday night.

Thanksgiving Recap: Volleyball, basketball gobble up wins

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer November 26, 2018
Pitt football fell to Miami, but three other Panther sports picked up the slack with a winning Thanksgiving weekend both home and away.
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