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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Head coach Stu Rulnick address the Pitt club men’s ice hockey team prior to its game against Delaware on Feb. 8 at the Alpha Ice Complex.

Panthers on ice: A look inside Pitt club hockey

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

It’s 7:20 p.m. on Feb. 7 in Pittsburgh. In a small locker room at the Alpha Ice Complex, Pitt Club Hockey prepares to take the ice against its conference rival, Delaware. The stakes loom large for tonight's...

A student climbs a light pole during the Super Bowl celebration on Forbes Avenue on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Opinion | Philly sports fans are the best

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist February 17, 2025
Philly sports fans show their love for the city in so many ways. We’re very rowdy — maybe a little too rowdy — but we are such loyal fans no matter the outcome.
Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) prepares to shoot the ball during the game against Miami in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball schedule offers postseason promise

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (15-10, 6-8 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-65 home victory over Miami (6-19, 2-12 ACC). The win helped the Panthers refocus its sights on the ACC...

Pitt swimmers race against Ohio State in Trees Hall Swimming Pool on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Pitt swim and dive prepares for ACC Swim & Dive Championships

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

Pitt swim and dive is looking ahead to the ACC Championships this week in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Panthers will compete with 14 ACC foes from Feb. 18-22. The competition begins on Tuesday at...

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns talks to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry before the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 16, in San Francisco.

Take Four | TPN chops it up on hockey, NBA all-stars, baseball and TikTok in this week’s take four

By The Pitt News Staff February 17, 2025

The NHL now has the best All-Star game // Brian Sherry, Managing Editor I used to love professional all-star games. From watching stars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James represent the West and East...

The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to bounce back in Miami matinee

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball has a chance to end its second four-game losing streak against Miami at home at noon on Saturday and pick up its sixth ACC win of the year. Miami (6-18, 2-11 ACC) heads to the Petersen...

A Pitt baseball player enters the dugout during Pitt baseball’s game against UVA at Cost Field on March 23, 2024.

Spring sports in full swing as Pitt athletics return to the field, pool and track

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Softball Pitt softball (3-2, ACC 0-0) continues its season with a five-game slate on deck at the University of Houston tournament, taking on Incarnate Word (3-2), Houston (5-0) and Nevada (4-1).  Pitt...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball leaves its season in Dallas, loses by 20 to SMU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball got its wheels blown off by SMU in an 83-63 loss that might as well have punched the Panther’s ticket out of the big dance. If you thought Pitt still had...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) looks for a shot during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Snubs and last-second misery: Times Pitt sports got screwed

By The Pitt News Sports Desk February 13, 2025

Pitt sports fans are no strangers to dashed hopes and disappointing games, and the Pitt News sports desk is here to recount the most tragic snubs and calls that left supporters heartbroken. Ishmael...

Georgia's Anthony Edwards reacts to his breakaway slam dunk after making a steal late in the second half against Texas A&M on Feb. 1.

Who’s On Your Roster? | The NBA’s hottest starting five

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Building the perfect NBA roster is more than just skill — it’s about style, swagger and good looks. This Valentine’s Day, we’re assembling the most elite starting five based on these players’...

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