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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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 3, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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...

A Pitt gymnast prepares to begin their routine during the meet against Stanford in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Pitt athletics looks to kick February off in the win column

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

A busy weekend for Pitt’s winter sports places the Panthers all over the country, with some teams looking to build on momentum and others hoping to jump back to the win column.  Wrestling No....

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, in Salt Lake City.

NBA players are making noise on and off the court

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The odds of joining the ranks of professional athletes are among the lowest of any industry in the world.  According to statista.com, over 536,000 boys played high school basketball in the United States...

Pitt athletics faces highs, lows in weekend showing

Pitt athletics faces highs, lows in weekend showing

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt athletes performed strongly this weekend after swim and dive, track and field and wrestling all competed. Here is how each team fared. Swim and dive Swim and dive had exceptional performances...

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball conquered its first ACC opponent for the first time in three weeks with a 77-73 road victory against Syracuse. With the Panthers’ hopes of receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament...

A Pitt gymnast smiles and poses during the meet against Stanford in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Stanford hands No. 25 Pitt gymnastics tough defeat

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

On Sunday afternoon, No. 25 Pitt women’s gymnastics (3-2, 0-2 ACC) lost out to No. 15 Stanford (5-0, 2-0 ACC) 194.550-196.175, in the first-ever meeting between the two. Stanford shone in the clash,...

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