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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

Redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls (90) prepares to kick the ball at Saturday’s football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Shrink the field goal posts

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Editor September 24, 2024

Kickers have become too good. Like, scary good. They have made watching the National Football League far less entertaining because the kickers are the offense. In the first week of the NFL season, I...

Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday.

Pitt men’s soccer earns No. 1 ranking, makes history for athletic program

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Pitt men’s soccer made history today as they became ranked No. 1 in the country. Along with Pitt volleyball, Pitt now boasts two teams ranked No. 1 in their respective sports for the first time in school...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring the first goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer continues to forge its own identity, defeating Louisville 3-2

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer (5-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) claimed victory under the Friday night lights, beating Louisville 3-2 (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC). The win marks the Panther’s fifth of the year in just six matches.  Panther...

Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) waves a Pitt soccer flag in celebration of their win against Louisville on Saturday.

Volleyball, cross country, women’s soccer tally successful weekend and look forward to future battles

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally, and Matthew Scabilloni September 15, 2024

Volleyball The Pitt women’s volleyball team is still undefeated in sets and matches. The Panthers have won all 18 sets they have played and are now 6-0 heading into their biggest match of the season.  Pitt...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Takeaways | Elite Eli, a special special teams and clutch defense win it for Pitt

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

In a stunning come-from-behind victory, Pitt football provided an instant classic in the storied Backyard Brawl, a rivalry continuously providing great games and memories.  After a back-and-forth first...

Pitt students excitedly wave their rally towels at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Trust, comradery keeps persistent Pitt football undefeated with a shot at history

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 15, 2024

After three weeks of college football in 2023, Pitt sat with a 1-2 record, both losses at the hands of rivals. Fast forward to a year later, and the Panthers are undefeated following a beat down of Kent...

Members of the Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt pose for a picture.

Shall we dance?: Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt waltzes into 2024 competition season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

Whether it's from popular media or from a background in the art, many are familiar with ballroom dancing. But did students know Pitt has its very own ballroom dance club? Open to both beginners and...

Senior defensive back Phillip O’Brien Jr. (5) celebrates after a play at the the Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Anarchy at Acrisure: Panthers take number 107 in last minute of instant classic against archrival WVU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl lived up to the hype as the Panthers defended Acrisure Stadium in a wild back-and-forth game resulting in a 38-34 Pitt win.  From the jump, both offenses looked...

The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Off the field comparison of Pitt and that other school 75 miles away

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

While Pitt and West Virginia are separated by under 100 miles, the actual schools themselves vary greatly from each other. From academics to transportation, the schools’ differences go far beyond athletics....

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