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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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

Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025

After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the...

Junior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Times Pitt hooked up with another school: Top transfer athletes for the Panthers

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

With the rise of the NCAA transfer portal, Pitt has had the opportunity to hook up with other schools as it recruits college athletes who enter the transfer portal.  Whether it's recruiting a “big...

Graduate student libero Cat Flood (3) raises the NCAA regional championship trophy following the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt sports does it best in these talented positions

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Sometimes it takes time to know which position works best for you. Maybe in high school, you played four years at tight end, but you came to college and the coach moved you to wide receiver. Or, mid-season,...

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Unfortunate times Pitt sports couldn’t wrap it up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

It’s safe to say that Panther fans are tired of watching their beloved sports teams blow games. There is a term coined by people within the Pitt social media spaces called "Pitting.” Pitting is the...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Take Four | Rooting interests, new video game release and jersey discrepancy

By The Pitt News Staff February 7, 2025

Let The Jersey Numbers Do Their Job // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer How many Petterssons is too many Petterssons? That’s a question the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks are trying to answer. The Canucks recently...

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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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...

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