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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pitt softball players high-five during their match against Florida State at Vartabedian Field on March 23.

Pitt softball finishes quiet season, stays optimistic for future

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

Although school let out for Pitt at the end of April, many spring sports have continued past the end of the academic year. For Pitt softball, this included games against Ohio and Robert Morris. The Panthers...

Redshirt sophomore catcher KK Esparza (4) walks to the plate during the softball game against UNC on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Softball falls to UNC 1-8

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer • April 17, 2024

Pitt softball closes out its three-game series against UNC with a 1-8 loss on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field. Both teams traded wins during Saturday’s double header with UNC winning 7-2 followed...

Junior pitcher Kyra Pittman (8) reads the catcher’s signal during a game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field on March 29.

Pitt softball prepares for Alumni Weekend against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Pitt softball (11-25, 3-12 ACC) has a crucial week ahead of them as they prepare to take on ACC opponent North Carolina (24-13, 6-9 ACC) at home at Vartabedian Field on April 12-14. The Panthers look to...

Pitt softball players high-five during Saturday afternoon’s game against Florida State at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Pitt softball falls to Florida State 4-13

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer • March 25, 2024

Pitt softball closed its first game against the Florida State Seminoles with a 4-13 loss on Saturday afternoon at Vartabedian Field. The Panthers would go on to lose both games during Sunday’s doubleheader,...

Sophomore Macy Hamilton (5) gets a base hit against Davis and Elkins on Oct. 15, 2023, at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball faces up and down weekend at LSU Invitational

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer • February 12, 2024

Pitt softball traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this weekend to play its opening weekend of the 2024 season in the LSU Invitational. The Panthers faced an up-and-down weekend, going 2-2. This marked...

The Pitt softball team celebrates a run during a game against UVA at Vartabedian Field on March 26, 2023.

Pitt softball looks to finally break through in 2024 under new head coach

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • February 7, 2024

After an underwhelming 2023 campaign, Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke decided Pitt softball needed significant changes. As a result, former head coach Jodi Hermanek was relieved of her duties. During...

Sophomore infielder Haylie Brunson (2) prepares to bat during Pitt softball’s game against UVA on March 26.

Takeaways | Pitt softball wraps up season on sour note

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023
Following another disappointing season, Pitt softball decided to part ways with head coach Jodi Hermanek, leaving fans with more questions than answers for next season. Staff Writer Dylan Grace gives his takeaways from the Panthers abysmal year.
Pitt softball player Dani Drogemuller (16) pitches at the softball game vs. Clemson last Saturday.

Weekend Sports Recap | Baseball upsets No. 6 Virginia

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
As the semester winds down, Pitt baseball is heating up. The team continued a hot run through conference play with a 2-1 series win over No. 6 Virginia, headlining the weekend in Pitt athletics.
Pitt softball player Dani Drogemuller (16) pitches at the softball game vs. Clemson on Saturday.

Pitt softball alumni recognized in Saturday matchup against Clemson Tigers

By Christopher Cornejo, Staff Writer • April 12, 2022
Pitt softball celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday at Vartabedian Field, and a pre-game ceremony featured an appearance from members of the 2015 team.
Pitt junior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during Wednesday’s softball game vs. St. Francis.

Panthers’ pitching leads the way versus Saint Francis

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022
Under the gloomy Pittsburgh sky, the Panthers did just enough to get past in-state opponent Saint Francis (20-13 overall, 8-1 NEC). Pitt (13-16 overall, 1-9 ACC) pulled out a 3-1 home victory on Wednesday.
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