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Column | Pitt moments that made fans want to drink, in celebration or sadness

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022

Being a Pitt fan is an emotional roller coaster and the Panthers can often drive their fans to the bottle. Big wins have caused them to pop champagne in celebration, but others compel them to down shots in defeat.

‘Have to be a tougher basketball team’: Panthers fall to Blue Devils 54-39

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022

The Blue Devils prevailed over the Panthers 54-39 in a low-scoring game with plenty of turnovers. This loss marks the Panther’s fourth loss in their last five games.

First stage of Pitt’s Victory Heights plan set to be completed in 2024

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • January 26, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of construction on Pitt’s Victory Heights project. With construction expected to begin this year, Pitt band, one of the beneficiaries, eagerly awaits the new practice facility promised in the plan.

Weekend sports recap: Wrestling, gymnastics claim victories as basketball struggles

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022

As the spring semester gets underway, winter sports are beginning to heat up. This weekend featured key conference and non-conference matchups for several Pitt programs. Some teams rose to the occasion against their conference opponents while others fell.

Preview | Pitt gears up to take on No. 6 Sun Devils

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • January 14, 2022

After an up and down 4-3 start to the season, the Pitt wrestling team will face off against the No. 6 Arizona State Sun Devils (3-1, 0-0 PAC-12) on Friday night at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Wake Forest student newspaper breaks down Demon Deacons approach ahead of ACC Championship

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

To become more familiar with the Panthers’ opponent, The Pitt News talked with Essex Thayer, the sports editor at Wake Forest’s student newspaper, the Old Gold & Black.

Pitt wrestling opens 2021 season with Blue and Gold Meet

By Brian Sherry, For The Pitt News • October 31, 2021

Coming off its best finish at the NCAA National Championship since 1970, Pitt wrestling kicked off its 2021-22 campaign with the Blue and Gold exhibition dual meet Thursday night at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Weekend sports recap: Volleyball, women’s soccer pick up victories

By Brian Sherry, For The Pitt News • October 19, 2021

The Panther football team may have stolen the show with their road win against Virginia Tech, but plenty of other programs competed over the weekend. Each team fared well against ACC and non-conference opponents. Here’s the results from each team’s weekend competitions.