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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

Rebounding-deficient Panthers drop second straight to sharp-shooting Smith and Louisville

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 11, 2025

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball (12-4, ACC 3-2) hosted Louisville (12-5, ACC 5-1), hoping to bounce back after a tough loss at No. 4 Duke earlier this week. Instead, the Panthers faltered,...

Senior guard Ishmael Legget (5) watches a layup attempt during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

No. 4 Blue Devils beat down on Pitt: Can men’s basketball hang with the nation’s top dogs?

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 10, 2025

For a Pitt squad that was the first team out of this week’s AP Top 25, the game against No. 4 Duke stood as a prime opportunity for the Panthers to prove that they could play competitively with the country’s...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Who will hoist the Lombardi trophy? Sports Desk staff NFL playoff pick ’ems

By The Pitt News Staff January 10, 2025

With the first NFL playoff games gearing up this weekend, The Pitt News Sports Desk shared its thoughts on how the league’s postseason will play out. Vikings make and spoil history // Conor Hutchison,...

Graduate-student center Khadija Faye observes the women’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Pitt women’s basketball loses steam in second half against Louisville, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

364 days ago Louisville stepped foot in the Petersen Event Center as No. 15 in the country and left the building with a 30-point win off of a “fourth-quarter blunder,” by Pitt. On Thursday night, Pitt...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Pitt men’s basketball players help redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) to his feet during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball stays hot over winter break, conquering California ACC newcomers

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 5, 2025

The new year is a time for change. Most people lay out resolutions while striving to excel in the new year. Pitt men’s basketball’s goal is simple — dominate the ACC and make the NCAA Tournament. Over...

A West Virginia player attempts to block senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Lowe-led Pitt men’s basketball escapes Virginia Tech in five-point road win

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, No. 18 Pitt men’s basketball (8-2, ACC 1-0) traveled to Virginia Tech (3-6, ACC 0-1) in the team’s first conference matchup of the year. Pitt fled Blacksburg with a five-point...

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt basketball struggles against Mississippi State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Following a buzzer beater against Ohio State by senior forward Zack Austin, the Panthers entered the month of December as one of the best teams in college basketball. After the departure of Bub Carrington...

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