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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
Sophomore Xavier Johnson (1) during Pitt’s 73-68 loss to Louisville in January.

Upcoming stretch could make or break Pitt basketball’s season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer • February 5, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball faces four upcoming opponents with similar records, giving the Panthers a chance to either separate from their ACC competitors or fall into the conference cellar.
The Panthers are bringing back 17 starters, including defensive studs Paris Ford, Jalen Twyman, Damar Hamlin and Patrick Jones II, for the 2020 season.

A way-too-early prediction of Pitt’s 2020 season

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 23, 2020
Pitt football’s 2020 schedule was finalized Wednesday morning, meaning the time is ripe to wildly speculate on how the Panthers’ season will unfold.
Pitt football's ACC schedule was revealed Wednesday.

Full 2020 Pitt football schedule announced

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 22, 2020
Pitt football’s 2020 schedule was finalized Wednesday morning as the Atlantic Coast Conference announced its agenda.
Redshirt senior guard Aysia Bugg scored her season high points (23), field goals (9), and 3-point field goals (3) during Pitt’s Nov. 16 game versus Cincinatti.

Breaking down ACC competition for women’s basketball

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • January 9, 2019
The Panthers will need to take care of business against the ACC's bottom-feeders and hopefully steal a game or two from the conference’s middling teams.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2) drives in for a layup against Virginia Military Institute during Pitt’s 94-55 victory Nov. 9, 2018.

Looking ahead at Pitt basketball’s ACC schedule

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 9, 2019
If the Panthers win just one of their next 17 games, it will be an improvement over last season, when they went winless in conference play for the first time ever.
Pitt’s new men’s basketball head coach, Jeff Capel, speaks at the Petersen Events Center Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Mackenzie Rodrigues | Contributing Editor)

ACC releases 2018 basketball matchups

By Jordan Mondell and Trent Leonard | TPN Staff • April 10, 2018

Jeff Capel and his new squad got a glimpse of their upcoming season Tuesday as the ACC announced conference matchups for the 2018-19 men’s basketball season. Pitt — who will be entering the season...

A Pittsburgh sports record 69,983 fans showed up at Heinz Field the last time Pitt played Penn State at home. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt football looks ahead to difficult non-conference schedule

By Brandon Glass | Staff Writer • January 21, 2018

With the recent finalization of Pitt’s 2018 football schedule, it’s never too early to start planning ticket purchases and tailgates. The team is set to face a tough non-conference schedule, including...

Students walk across Forbes Avenue. (TPN File photo)

The Case of the Missing Monday: Extended winter break might mean longer classes

By John Hamilton and Ashwini Sivaganesh / The Pitt News Staff • January 15, 2018

If you are signed up for a class that meets on Monday this semester, you might be asked to stay a little longer or come in on a Saturday — if your professor is following instructions from the provost’s...

Pitt football players raise their helmets skyward during a game at Heinz Field last fall. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Schedule finalized for 2017 Pitt football

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor • January 25, 2017

The Atlantic Coast Conference released the finalized 2017 schedules of its member football teams, including the University of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday afternoon. Next fall, the Panthers will face eight...

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