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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Staff writer Tyler Mathes predicts Pitt will win this Saturday vs. Syracuse.

Preview: Panthers to squash Orange

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020
Coming off of a thunderous 55-0 win over Austin Peay to open the season, the Pitt Panthers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) host the Syracuse Orange (0-1, 0-1 ACC) tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Heinz Field. 
First-year forward Justin Champagnie competes for possession of the ball.

Pitt flops against rival Syracuse on Senior Night

By Stephen Thompson and Tyler Mathes • February 27, 2020
In a game that could have proven pivotal as the Pitt men’s basketball closes the season, the Panthers failed to show up, falling to Syracuse in a lifeless 23-point blowout Wednesday night.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) at last year’s matchup against Syracuse at the Pete.

Pitt to stifle Syracuse stars on senior night

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • February 25, 2020
With the Oakland Zoo behind it and an improved performance against Syracuse’s infamous zone defense, Pitt will upset the Orange following Wednesday’s senior night festivities.
First-year guard Emy Hayford navigates around Duke’s Azana Baines. Pitt lost to Syracuse Sunday 53-71.

Shooting struggles sink Pitt at Syracuse, 71-53

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, hoping to exact revenge on a team that had already beaten Pitt earlier in the season. The Panthers were unable to do so, ultimately falling 71-53 at the Carrier Dome, but not before achieving a program milestone.
Fifth-year guard Aysia Bugg (2) scored 13 points during Pitt’s 69-51 loss to Syracuse on Sunday.

Poor shooting streak seals Pitt loss to Syracuse, 69-51

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 20, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball began Sunday’s matinee matchup against Syracuse like a team on track to finally snap its nine-game losing streak, but collapsed down the stretch and pushed the streak to double digits.
Senior safety Damar Hamlin (03) tackles Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) during the 2018 matchup with the Orange at Heinz Field.

Football Takeaways: Aggression is a double-edged sword

By Ben Mankowski, Staff Writer • October 22, 2019
The same aggressive defense that made Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi famous at Michigan State showed itself against the Orange, though Pitt kept the score close by making several avoidable mistakes.
Junior running back A.J. Davis (21) achieved the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, picking up 103 yards on 16 carries against Syracuse on Saturday.

Orange Crushed: Pitt ekes out victory over rival Syracuse

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 20, 2019
Pitt football made the trek north Friday to Syracuse for the 75th all-time meeting with its former Big East and current ACC rivals, the Orange. This year’s installation of Panthers football has developed a flare for the dramatic, to put it lightly.
Alex Kessman (97) gets a running start before kicking a field goal.

Panthers trek north for 75th renewal of Syracuse football rivalry

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
On Friday night Pitt football will renew their rivalry with Syracuse for the 75th time. Expect a tight game mirroring Pitt’s previous contests with the Orange and an often maligned specialist to come up clutch in crunch time.
The Panthers will face their old Big East rivals at the Carrier Dome on Saturday.

Narduzzi talks Syracuse, rivalry at press conference

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi spoke with assembled media about the long-standing rivalry between the Panthers and Syracuse on Monday afternoon.
Pitt Athletic’s current website.

Column: A requiem for Pitt Athletics’ old online layout

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 16, 2019
Along with drastic new changes to its color scheme, logo and uniforms, Pitt Athletics also made some new changes to its website. But in this case, newer doesn’t mean better.
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