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

Nate Smith

Pitt wrestling seeks revival following a disappointing season

By Chris Puzia / Contributing Editor August 30, 2015

Pitt assistant wrestling coach Drew Headlee recognizes that last season was a major disappointment — especially by the team’s self-created standards. “Anyone not standing on that championship podium...

Nicole Gye / Staff Photographer

Panthers lose Kiesel, gain experience in pivotal third year under McConnell-Serio

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

At this time last year, the Pitt women’s basketball team was shrouded by a cloud of mystery. Questions about youth, a short bench and an overwhelming lack of experience swirled around a team hoping...

2015 marks monumental year for Pitt athletics

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor August 30, 2015

Change comes in waves, particularly in college athletics. The University of Pittsburgh is not immune to those shifting tides. One year ago, Pitt’s athletic program boasted a third-year head football...

Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Narduzzi has Panthers primed for improvement in debut season

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer August 30, 2015

For Pitt football, last season told a story of missed opportunities and questions of what could've been. Led by new coach Pat Narduzzi, the Panthers hope to right the wrongs that ailed them last season. “No...

Heather Tennant

After two futile seasons, Pitt men’s soccer still looking for first ACC victory

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

Every loss takes a toll. Unfortunately for the Pitt men’s soccer team, it’s seen more than its fair share since moving to the ACC two seasons ago, going home winless in all 19 of its in-conference...

Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt men’s basketball aims to fix rebounding woes with added frontcourt depth

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor August 30, 2015

For junior center Michael Young, every basketball season comes down to three words: tournament or bust. Last season, the team’s season ended with a whimper, losing in embarrassing fashion to George...

Meghan Sunners / Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt softball stays hungry for next year after first NCAA berth

By Jessica Boddy / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

The previous record-setting season for Pitt’s softball squad will be a tough one to follow, but the Panthers are ready. Just ask one of the keys to Pitt’s surprise run, Maggie Sevilla. “It was...

Nate Smith / Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt baseball aims to learn from mental mistakes in new season

Yogi Berra, that old master of the befuddling — but truthful — phrase, once said “baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” For Pitt baseball, nothing could sum up the key...

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