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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
First-year Abby Edwards pitched against Ohio University during a March 19 game. This past weekend, the Panthers lost all three of their games against Virginia Tech.

Weekend Sports: Baseball, softball suffer sweeps

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 25, 2019
While the sun came out for the first time in a long time, it was a bleak, dark weekend for Pitt athletics.
Head coach Jodi Hermanek congratulates her former Ohio University team after Pitt’s 11-9 overtime loss.

Ohio spoils Pitt softball home opener, 11-9

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 20, 2019
In Pitt head coach Jodi Hermanek’s first game against her former program, the Panthers fell 11-9 in a back-and-forth 10-inning showdown.

Pitt’s Hermanek set to face former team for first time

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • March 18, 2019
After spending 10 years as Ohio University’s head coach, Pitt’s softball head coach will be facing her former team for the first time on Tuesday.
Senior shortstop Olivia Gray attained a batting average of .304 over her Pitt softball career.

Softball’s Gray outlasts change to lead Pitt in senior season

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 4, 2019
If it weren’t for her dad persuading her to play softball when she was six years old, there is no knowing where Olivia Gray would be right now. But because she gave into him, the senior infielder is looking to lead the Panthers for the fourth straight season.
The Baltimore Orioles selected junior pitcher Dan Hammer (18) in the 13th round of the MLB draft.

Weekend Sports: Baseball takes three in Kissimmee

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • March 4, 2019
In a busy weekend for Pitt athletics, the baseball team stood out among the competition with three wins in four games at the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational.
Pitt gymnastics achieved its highest score this season on Friday night. It placed second against West Virginia University and Ball State, losing to West Virginia by less than half a point.

Weekend Sports: Baseball, wrestling excel down south

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • February 25, 2019
The weekend in Pitt sports saw the wrestling team close the regular season with a win over a ranked opponent and the baseball team sweep its tournament competition.
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi, pictured here against North Carolina on Feb. 2, won his match against Duke on Friday.

Weekend Sports: Wrestling rolls, softball stumbles

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • February 17, 2019
The Panthers didn’t fare so well on the diamond — the baseball and softball teams went a combined 1-7 in their respective tournaments over the weekend.
Junior Demetrius Thomas, pictured here against North Carolina on Feb. 2, won his match against Deonte Wilson of NC State and helped Pitt wrestling break their 3-match losing streak.

Weekend Sports: Wrestling racks up three wins

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • February 11, 2019
Pitt wrestling led the charge over the weekend, racking up three wins after struggling in previous weeks.
The Pitt softball team signed 16-year-old Team IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio last Monday. Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit organization that connects children with serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams.

Pitt softball signs IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019
The Pitt softball team signed Rylee DiTullio, a local 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, last Monday, holding a press conference at the Petersen Events Center to celebrate the event.
Senior infielder Olivia Gray (10) was named First Team All-ACC in 2018.

Preview: Softball slides into spring season

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019
Pitt softball saw its program soar to new heights in 2018. Under new head coach Jodi Hermanek, the Panthers hope to build upon that momentum in 2019.
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