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The Pitt News

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) dunks during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Pitt crushes cross-town Point Park in men’s basketball exhibition

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

For its first outing since March, Pitt men’s basketball took to the court in an exhibition match against Pittsburgh local Point Park where the Panthers prevailed 93-62. Pitt has never lost an exhibition...

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Pitt finds success in bounce back in a weekend full of games

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

After tough losses last week for volleyball and men’s soccer, Pitt Athletics added to the win column this weekend against big opponents.  Baseball On Friday evening, the Panthers posted a 4-2...

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

Column | Pitt men’s soccer’s painful 1-0 setbacks

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

No. 4 Pitt men’s soccer (10-3-0, 4-1 ACC) slumped to a 1-0 defeat to No. 22 High Point (8-2-2, 4-0 Big South) 10 years after their first meeting. After a promising start to the season, Pitt surged to...

Pitt men’s soccer prepares to defend a cover kick on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt sports prepare for a weekend with opportunities to right recent wrongs

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Cross country This weekend, the Panthers travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete in the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Zimmer Championship Course. Pre-nationals are held as a forerunner for the 2024...

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Not much has changed in this year’s Steelers offense. Despite an entirely new quarterback room and a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith, the offense is still relying on the same principles of...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Can’t Stop: Red Hot Chili Panthers make history and move to 6-0 in nail-biting win against Cal

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

Saturday night, No. 22 Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC)  returned to Acrisure Stadium for its conference home opener against ACC newcomer Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC), taking down the Golden Bears 17-15 and remaining undefeated.  The...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

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