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
Head coach Jay Vidovich came to Pitt in 2015 after an illustrious career at Wake Forest where he served as an assistant coach from 1986-93 and then as head coach from 1994-2014.

Panthers soccer slowly catching up to ACC competition

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
While Pitt fans have primarily been fixated on football and volleyball teams this fall, the men’s and women’s soccer programs have also begun to make noise in the ACC.
Junior Alexander Dexter (13) rushes after the ball alongside University of Denver’s Destan Norman (8).

Pitt men’s soccer succumbs to PSU, 3-1

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
After knocking off No. 22 Virginia Tech last Friday, the Panthers couldn’t maintain their momentum and fell 3-1 at Penn State on Tuesday night.
First-year forward Amanda West (9) provided the tiebreaking goal for Pitt in overtime.

Photos: women’s soccer 2-1 victory over Boston College

By Joy Cao, Staff Photographer • October 10, 2019

Sophomore defender Nyk Sesscock motions to the crowd to cheer after scoring Pitt's first goal on UNC. Down one with only minutes left in regulation, the Panthers failed to make another goal on the Tar Heels, losing 2-1.

Weekend Sports: Panthers soccer suffocated by top-ranked opponents

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 6, 2019
Pitt athletics once again had a busy weekend with the swim and dive and cross country teams seeing action, as well as both soccer teams and the No. 4 women’s volleyball team.
For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.

Dexter’s lone goal lifts Pitt past Zips

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • September 17, 2019
Despite thoroughly outplaying Akron throughout the contest, it took a 74th-minute strike off the left foot of junior forward Alexander Dexter for Pitt to finally gain the upper hand in a 1-0 victory.
VCU’s sophomore midfielder Samantha Herabek (12) is prevented from shooting on Pitt’s goal by freshman goalkeeper Caitlyn Lazzarini (25).

Women’s soccer shut out by VCU, 1-0

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
In a game that was largely uneventful, the Pitt women’s soccer team came up short, 1-0, to VCU at Ambrose Urbanic Field Thursday night.
Redshirt senior Stephanie Williams completed 10 kills during Friday evening’s 3-0 victory over Cincinnati.

Weekend Sports: Volleyball sweeps through opening homestand

By Elliott Borawski, For the Pitt News • September 3, 2019
Pitt volleyball led the weekend in Pitt sports, winning all nine of its sets as it swept through the three-game Panther Challenge to begin the regular season.
Pitt women’s volleyball was picked for the first time in program history to win the ACC this year.

Weekend Sports: West powers Panthers to perfect start

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • August 25, 2019
Men’s soccer and volleyball closed preseason action with nailbiters, while a first-year women’s soccer player earned her place in the record books on opening night.
Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract — the largest free-agent contract in the history of baseball.

Take 5: Major contracts and meltdowns

By Staff • February 21, 2019
The past week has been a big one in the sports world. From a record breaking free agency deal for shortstop Manny Machado to the Steelers’ roster having a meltdown, it seems no one is safe from making the news
Kenny Pickett (8) and Qadree Ollison (30) celebrate after a successful play during the team’s loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game.

Take 5: Best of Pitt Athletics

By Staff • January 23, 2019
Pitt Athletics had some highs and lows this year, but in every situation there was a player or team that stood out above the rest. This week our writers talked about their “best of” moment in Pitt athletics.
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