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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
Robinson going for a layup. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

March 15, 2016
A pint-sized, 3-year-old James Robinson plops himself in front of the television. His parents, Rayna and James Jr., sit on the sofa.With the remote in Dad’s hand, perhaps the toddler has a suggestion — maybe cartoons? Nope, the kid knows exactly what he wants to watch, and it’s not Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel.“The basketball game is on, the basketball game is on,” Robinson excitedly proclaims.Neither Robinson nor his parents know why he took to basketball at such an early age. James Jr. p
John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Tar Heels utilize second half spurts to pummel Pitt

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • March 10, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team will return from Washington D.C. feeling optimistic and disappointed. The Panthers fell to the No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels by a final score of 88-71 in the quarterfinals...

ACC announces 2016 Pitt football schedule

ACC announces 2016 Pitt football schedule

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • January 26, 2016

The Atlantic Coastal Conference announced finalized schedules for Pitt and other ACC schools for the 2016 football season on Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers will face eight teams that made bowl games...

The University of North Carolina men's basketball team will be one of Pitt's toughest opponents this season. Pitt News File Photo

Fearsome foes: Pitt men’s basketball’s five toughest teams

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer • November 2, 2015

After a difficult season one year ago, the Pitt men’s basketball team’s road to rebounding won’t get any easier. With the 2015-16 college basketball season imminent, the Panthers will return to...

Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Football: Pitt vs. UNC 2015

By Nikki Moriello and Wenhao Wu • October 29, 2015

Crucial game Thursday a rare opportunity for Pitt students

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • October 27, 2015

For the first marquee home matchup in six years, Pitt football is the team with a bullseye on their back. The Panthers have suffered through mediocre season after mediocre season this decade. They sport...

Ruben Brown in his playing days at Pitt / Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Pitt to honor former star offensive lineman Ruben Brown Thursday against UNC

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • October 26, 2015

The watchful eyes of a legend will oversee Pitt’s Thursday evening matchup against the University of North Carolina. The University of Pittsburgh will honor former offensive lineman and 2015 College...

Panthers punish No. 12 Tar Heels in 89-76 upset victory

Panthers punish No. 12 Tar Heels in 89-76 upset victory

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • February 14, 2015

Following a game in which the team’s offense went over 10 minutes without a field goal last Wednesday at Louisville, the Pitt men’s basketball team felt some pressure mounting to improve offensively.“Our...

Pitt stuns highly ranked Tar Heels with 25-point drubbing

Pitt stuns highly ranked Tar Heels with 25-point drubbing

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer • January 8, 2015

One game removed from a narrow loss to a highly ranked Louisville team, the Pitt women’s basketball team was able to play the role of spoiler.The team defeated the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels...

Panthers prepare for toughest test of young season

Panthers prepare for toughest test of young season

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer • September 10, 2014

After a weekend road trip with two games, the Pitt men’s soccer team aims to pull off the upset in its first ACC matchup of the season against North Carolina on Friday.Pitt (2-1) had mild success on...

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