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A West Virginia player attempts to block senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Lowe-led Pitt men’s basketball escapes Virginia Tech in five-point road win

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, No. 18 Pitt men’s basketball (8-2, ACC 1-0) traveled to Virginia Tech (3-6, ACC 0-1) in the team’s first conference matchup of the year. Pitt fled Blacksburg with a five-point...

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt basketball struggles against Mississippi State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Following a buzzer beater against Ohio State by senior forward Zack Austin, the Panthers entered the month of December as one of the best teams in college basketball. After the departure of Bub Carrington...

Junior forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (15) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt sports look to hop back into the win column and start the season on high note this weekend

By Aidan Kasner and Grace McNally December 5, 2024

Men’s basketball After a rollercoaster of a week for Pitt men’s basketball, which included a national ranking and a 33-point bludgering on the road, the recently humbled Panthers look to get back...

Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

The Pope and the sharks: The Panther Pitt’s gameday traditions

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

The atmosphere at Acrisure Stadium on Pitt game days is unmatched. One of the most crucial factors that build up the strong sense of pride and spirit felt by everyone in attendance? The work of the Panther...

Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

When the Pittsburgh Pirates released their list of players who were tendered contracts for 2025, some notable names weren’t on it. Along with outfielder Connor Joe and relief pitcher Hunter Stratton,...

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game

By Sara Meyer and Kaitlyn Griffin December 4, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (5-5, 0-0 ACC) fell to its crosstown foe Wednesday evening in the 42nd edition of the City Game against Duquesne (5-2, 0-0 A10). The last time the pair met, the Dukes escaped...

Pittsburgh Penguins' Philip Tomasino, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk, left, after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Nov. 30, in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh sports and NFL talk dominate this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Sports Desk December 3, 2024

The Chiefs are running on luck // Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer It’s no surprise that the back-to-back Superbowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, have one of the best records in the NFL. This season,...

Junior attacker Jenna Hendrickson (36) chases after her opponent at the women’s lacrosse game versus UNC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 13.

Welcome to the party: The PLL announces addition of a professional women’s league

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

In recent years, lacrosse has been labeled one of the “fastest-growing sports globally.” Youth, high school and collegiate programs have gained popularity worldwide, and with that, have amassed large...

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