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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

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

As students walk around Pitt’s campus, most don’t realize the history they are standing on. The campus is home to some of the richest baseball history in the United States.  Though not much remains...

Pitt volleyball poses with the ACC Championship trophy following their win against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Final grades for fall sports teams

By James Carter, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

For some, the start of finals week means spending hours upon hours studying for exams and working on projects, pulling all-night cram sessions and drinking enough caffeine to drown an elephant. For Pitt’s...

Sophomore right-side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to hit the ball during the volleyball game against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Pitt volleyball takes home nine All-ACC honors

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Pitt volleyball earned multiple prestigious ACC honors for its performance in the 2024 regular season.  Pitt already earned an outright ACC Championship in conference play by going 19-1. Every Pitt...

Graduate-student guard Damian Dunn (1) shoots the ball during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Panther hoops clawing through national rankings

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

At 7-1 through week five of college hoops, Pitt men’s basketball is making their name known as one of the best teams in the country. The Panthers sit at No. 18 in the AP Poll, No. 19 in the Coaches Poll...

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

By Joshua Prescott and Alex Porter November 24, 2024

On Sunday night, No. 2 seed Pitt mens’ soccer (13-5-0) defeated Cornell (13-4-2) 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament —  its first ever meeting with the Ivy League opponent. The Panthers...

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.

Down to their last strike, Pitt men’s soccer’s No. 2 seeding provides new hope in the NCAA tournament

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Now down to their last strike, the time has come for 2024 Pitt men’s soccer to find their identity. Are they the group that ran opponents off the pitch and won the first 10 of their 11 games? Or are...

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally November 21, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

NFL playoff predictions and the NBA’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

NFL playoff predictions and the NBA’s breakout rookie star in this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Staff November 21, 2024

The Eagles could go all the way // Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer  After their dominant win against the Commanders, it’s finally time to start considering another possible Super Bowl run for Philadelphia....

Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Pitt volleyball prepares for Thanksgiving week matchups

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Coming off four straight sweeps at the Fitzgerald Field House against UNC, Duke, Florida State and Miami, No. 1 Pitt prepares for four crucial ACC games this Thanksgiving week.  With a 25-1 overall...

The Pitt men's basketball team celebrates during its game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18

Pitt men’s basketball trots into Thanksgiving matchups

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

As Thanksgiving rolls around the corner, Pitt men’s basketball looks to feast as it stands in front of a schedule tabled with tough nonconference competitors.  Cited as a big reason as to why the...

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