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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 wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evenings game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offensive struggles continue while defense shines against Florida State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

Pitt football’s (2-7, ACC 1-4) offensive struggles continued in Week 10 as they fell to No. 4 Florida State (9-0, ACC 7-0) 24-7. This was the Panthers' third straight loss, causing the Panthers to lose...

Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday...

Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) runs away from Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste (1) and defensive lineman Jordan Botelho (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, in South Bend, Ind.

Takeaways | Pitt football failed to capitalize on Notre Dame mistakes, Fighting Irish playmakers overwhelmed the Panthers’ defense

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Following a heartbreaking defeat in last week's matchup against Wake Forest, the Panthers headed to South Bend, IN, looking for upset magic against No. 14 Notre Dame. However, the heartbreak of a season...

Wake Forest wide receiver Jahmal Banks (80) catches a pass against Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt football found its quarterback, inconsistent rules sided against the Panthers

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

After a tremendous upset by the Panthers against conference foe Louisville, they traveled down to Winston-Salem to take on Wake Forest. This became the first game since Cincinnati where Pitt entered the...

Freshman Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball faces up-and-down weekend

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (16-3, ACC 7-1) suffered its first conference loss over the weekend as it was swept at No. 5 Louisville (16-2, ACC 7-1) on Friday night. But the Panthers quickly recovered on Sunday...

Pittsburghs Gavin Bartholomew (86) is tripped by Virginia Tech defender Derrick Canteen (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va.

Takeaways | Rough road ahead for Panthers after loss to Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Pitt football fell to Virginia Tech Saturday night, marking their fourth loss in a row. The Panthers haven’t lost four games in a row since 2020 — and their schedule doesn’t get any easier going...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday nights game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s poor pass defense, stagnant offense cost it the North Carolina game

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 24, 2023

Pitt fell to North Carolina 41-24 on Saturday night in a clearly one-sided affair. The Panthers were no match for redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake Maye and North Carolina, as the game quickly became...

Freshman right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) strikes the ball during the game against University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Fitzgerald Field House last Wednesday.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball off to a hot start to 2023 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer September 24, 2023

No. 8 Pitt volleyball (11-2, 2-0) has gotten off to a scorching hot start to the season. The hot start for the Panthers is attributed to many things — most notably their first-year stars, much-improved...

Junior Mackenzie Evers heads the soccer ball during the spring game against West Virginia on Wednesday, April 5.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s soccer off to a good start

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

Pitt women’s soccer came into this year hoping to continue the success of last season, where the team made the NCAA Women’s soccer tournament for the first time in program history. Led by sixth-year...

A player holds a football during the Pitt football spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Backyard Brawl Takeaways | Panthers beat themselves, Donaldson dominates again

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2023

“Let’s Go Pitt!” is a common phrase that Pitt fans chant when cheering on Pitt football. However, on Saturday in Morgantown, Mountaineer fans mocked the Panthers with their own three-word chant....

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