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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Senior catcher Justin Fogel (13) walks into the batter’s box during the baseball game against Duke on Sunday afternoon at Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball gears up for battle at the plate in Backyard Brawl

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Pitt baseball (14-18, 4-14 ACC) travels to Morgantown this Tuesday for another Backyard Brawl against No. 22 West Virginia (22-13, 11-4 BIG-12). To succeed, the Panthers need to perform well at bat and...

Sophomore Kennedy Duke performs her floor routine during a meet against Clemson in the Fitzgerald Field House on Feb. 9.

Pitt gymnastics prepares for first-ever ACC Championships

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer March 21, 2024

The last time the Atlantic Coast Conference sponsored a conference championship in women’s gymnastics was in 1984. Now, for the first time in 40 years, Pitt gymnastics (7-11, 1-5 ACC) will compete in...

Pitt Club Women’s Basketball team stands for a photo while attending the NIRSA Championship Series in February.

Pitt’s club women’s basketball team demonstrates student athletes’ dedication to the sport they love

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer March 7, 2024

After taking a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students on the Pitt club women’s basketball team have dedicated substantial hours to rebuilding up the program. The 2023-24 season is a testament...

Senior forward Gabby Hutcherson (0) dribbles the ball during Sunday afternoon’s game against Boston College in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College in last game of regular season

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-23, 2-16 ACC) closed out regular season play on Sunday afternoon at the Petersen’s Events Center against ACC foe Boston College (13-18, 5-13 ACC). But the Panthers couldn’t...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball during Thursday evening’s game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls apart in fourth quarter, loses to Syracuse

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

All season long, shooting in the first half has been the Panther's biggest adversary. Pitt overcame this fault in its matchup with Syracuse on Sunday afternoon and gained a comfortable advantage over the...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball during Thursday evening’s game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls back into their old habits, fall to Wake Forest 65-50

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-20, 2-13 ACC) fell back into its old habits after picking up its second ACC win on Sunday. The Panthers struggled to score in the first half, which put them at a disadvantage...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) passes the ball during Thursday’s game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Florida State despite comeback try

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has struggled with scoring in conference play. This trend continued in the first half of the game against Florida State Thursday night, as the team fell to a 23-point deficit...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) signals to teammates while playing against Yale on Nov. 7, 2023, in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball loses to ACC foe Notre Dame, 53-78

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball traveled to South Bend on Sunday afternoon for a match-up against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish (17-4, 7-3 ACC) came away with the 78-53 win and extended their three-game win. The...

First-year guard Jasmine Timmerson (3) passes during Thursday's game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball loses to Duke 69-38

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (7-15, 1-8 ACC) hoped to win its first home game of 2024 against Duke (14-7, 6-4 ACC) Thursday night at the Petersen Event Center. The Panthers fought valiantly on defense,...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) plays defense during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falters against Louisville, loses 77-58

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer January 28, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball went 1-1 on the road this past weekend. After picking up its first ACC win of the season on Thursday against Virginia, Pitt (7-14, 1-7 ACC) faltered against Louisville (18-3,...

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