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The Pitt News

Senior midfielder Casper Grening (11) looks to pass on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt men’s soccer’s given postseason pathway

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer will return to action this Sunday against the winner between Cornell and Fordham in the 2024 NCAA D-1 men’s soccer championship. The Panthers will host their round of 32 matchups...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | It’s time to open up all the Justin Fields packages

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

There’s no argument against Russell Wilson’s massive benefit to the offense of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since Wilson took over in week seven, the Steelers have averaged 27.3 points per game — an...

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

Penalty strung Pitt football continues losing streak with drop to Clemson

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

Coming into the game on a two-game losing streak, unranked Pitt football (7-3, ACC 3-3) hoped to bounce back by defeating No.18 Clemson (8-2, ACC 7-1). Clemson’s redshirt senior running back Phil...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

Cat fight: Wounded Pitt football faces toughest challenge yet, welcoming Clemson to Pittsburgh

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

After a heartbreaking upset at the hands of Virginia, Pitt football will look to piece together its season and finish the 2024 campaign strong. This goal is made more difficult given that the Panthers...

Redshirt senior defensive back Tamon Lynum (8) tackles a Virginia player at the Pitt football game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Inconsistency on both sides of the ball forces Pitt football to drop two out of last three

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

On Saturday night, Pitt (7-2, ACC 3-2) dropped its late-season ACC matchup at Acrisure Stadium against Virginia (5-4, ACC 3-3). The final score was 24-19 as the Panthers’ offensive and defensive units...

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger November 11, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball moves to 3-0 on the season after an 83-64 defensive win against Gardner-Webb. Pitt held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to 39.7% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. “It...

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball outran Murray State on Friday night in a nail-biting 83-68 win that ended with a statement 12-3 run. After a season-opening 40-point win against Radford, the Panthers needed to...

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Costly mistakes cap Pitt football’s season-altering loss to Virginia

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

After starting 7-0, No. 18 Pitt suffered its second straight loss on Saturday night, falling 24-19 to Virginia at home. The Panthers had expectations as high as the College Football Playoff and a possible...

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball cruised past Radford in its regular season opener. The Panthers posted a dominant start to the season and defeated Radford 96-56. Senior guard Ishmael Leggett...

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