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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A Pitt women’s basketball player attempts a layup during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball earns second ACC win, fueled by 33 point First Quarter

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt women's basketball (10-16, 2-9 ACC) dominated Boston College (13-12, 4-8 ACC) 79-66 on Thursday night. The victory marked Pitt’s second in the ACC this season, matching last season's total. After...

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball marked the fifth loss in its last seven games in a 73-57 stinker against Virginia. The Panthers’ lazy showing in their home loss to the under .500 Cavaliers raises...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) strategizes during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball looks for a rebound against a rebuilding Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer February 2, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered another loss this past Saturday against Wake Forest and has now lost five of its last seven games. Fortunately for the Panthers, they have a good chance to pick up a win...

A referee mediates the wrestling match between Pitt and Duke in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Pitt wrestling, track and field standouts spare Panthers’ underwhelming weekend

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer February 2, 2025

Pitt wrestling’s domination over Duke on Saturday was the only win the Panthers mustered this weekend, but individual Panthers fared well this past weekend. Women’s basketball Pitt women’s...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Kenny Pickett during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Column | The Steelers absolutely should not trade George Pickens

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer February 2, 2025

George Pickens is the talk of the town, and as the offseason gets underway for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team’s future with their most controversial player will garner a lot of discussion.  In...

Pitt men’s basketball walk on the court during the game against UNC in the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball relinquishes close Quad 1 chance at Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball traveled to Winston-Salem for a chance at a big Quad 1 win. The Panthers could have carried over momentum from their last matchup that saw a big win at home...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball falls in close game to Wake Forest

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 1, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball lost 76-74 on the road to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in a crucial resumé-building game. In the battle of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the importance of each win increases...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Takeaways | Crucial discoveries made in victory over Tar Heels

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball fed off an energetic Oakland Zoo to put on a defensive showcase in a 73-65 win over North Carolina. The Panthers held the Tar Heels to 21 points in the second half — a season...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt set to face off against Wake Forest in high-stakes ACC hoops

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

This Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (14-6, ACC 5-4) will travel to North Carolina for an exciting dual against Wake Forest. The game is an important conference matchup for the Panthers who are coming...

Volleyballs in a cart at the Fitzgerald Field House.

PVF and LOVB: Markers of a growing women’s sports industry

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

2025 will see two professional volleyball leagues in America. The older, the Professional Volleyball Federation, or PVF, began its second season Jan. 9. The more novel League One Volleyball, or LOVB, pronounced...

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