The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Pitt's players celebrate in the student section after beating North Carolina on Thursday night.

Pitt ends Carolina Curse in overtime thriller, 34-27

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 15, 2019
Pitt finally ended its UNC losing streak in an overtime thriller, besting the Tar Heels 34-27 on the strength of a final defensive stand.
Pitt football's ACC schedule was revealed Wednesday.

Prediction: Pitt to overcome its Achilles Tar Heel

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019
This is the year that rock finally beats paper. The Panthers, going against every natural law of the universe, will beat North Carolina.
Coach Narduzzi’s Panthers have never beaten the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Narduzzi praises UNC’s Brown, criticizes scheduling conflict

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • November 12, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi gave his weekly press conference on Monday afternoon, discussing the challenges UNC presents while also lamenting the timing of Thursday night's game.
Murray State’s Ja Morant drives to the basket against Marquette's Joseph Chartouny (21) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday. Murray State advanced, 83-64.

Sweet, Sweet Victory: A Sweet Sixteen Update

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • March 25, 2019
The field has been lowered from 64 to 16 and your bracket is probably already broken. If you found yourself missing basketball, don’t worry. We have a look back at the top moments from last weekend and a look at what you can expect in the Sweet 16.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett's Cavaliers enter this year's ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed for the second straight season.

Panthers look to make splash in ACC Tournament

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • March 11, 2019
Barring a miracle of unprecedented proportion, the Pitt men’s basketball team will not be dancing come NCAA Tournament time this March.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (1) attempts a layup during Pitt’s 91-78 victory over North Carolina on Thursday evening.

Pitt snaps 18-game ACC losing streak in 91-78 win over UNC

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019
The Panthers finally got their first ACC win of the season over UNC, ending an 18-game ACC losing streak dating back to Feb. 1, 2018.
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

UNC slams Pitt, 85-60, in ACC opener

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • January 5, 2019
The Panthers battled briefly with the No. 15 team in the country before ultimately falling 85-60.
The Panthers moved to 3-1 in the ACC after Saturday's 54-45 win against Duke.

Can Pitt emerge from the ACC’s Coastal quagmire?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 31, 2018
Despite losing a crucial conference game to lowly one-win North Carolina, Pitt has been given new life thanks to the ACC becoming the football embodiment of Murphy’s law.
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 34-31 at Heinz Field last November.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s ugly UNC loss

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
The Panthers once again disappeared in the second half against UNC, continuing a disappointing season-long trend.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Panthers falter in second half, lose sixth straight ACC game to UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018
The Panthers faded after leading 28-21 at halftime, getting outscored 17-7 and outgained by 138 yards in the second half.
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