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
The Pitt women's basketball team lost 74-55 to the Virginia Tech Hokies Thursday night at the Petersen Events Center, now falling to 2-5 in the ACC and 4-6 overall.

Poor shooting, costly turnovers doom Pitt women’s basketball against Virginia Tech

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • February 5, 2021
Turnovers, poor shooting and a lack of discipline plagued the Pitt women’s basketball team in a lopsided defeat to Virginia Tech on Thursday night.
Shifted starting lineup provides spark in 83-72 upset of No. 16 Hokies

Shifted starting lineup provides spark in 83-72 upset of No. 16 Hokies

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 3, 2021
Xavier Johnson’s career-best 32 points was supported by a suffocating defensive effort as Pitt topped No. 16 Virginia Tech, 83-72, for their first win over a ranked opponent in more than two years.
First-year wide receiver Jaylon Barden celebrates his first career touchdown during Pitt's 47-14 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday

Shorthanded Panthers blowout Hokies 47-14 on Senior Day

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • November 21, 2020
While players usually walk on the field with their families for the ceremonies, Pitt couldn’t carry on the tradition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Players came out by themselves this year, as their families provided video messages on the jumbotron.
The Pitt Panthers (4-4, 3-4 ACC) face the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-4, 4-3 ACC) on Saturday at Heinz Field at 4 p.m. on the ACC Network.

Preview: Pitt will win battle of the trenches against Virginia Tech

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer • November 19, 2020
Pitt wins, but not by much, as the defensive lines of each team will slow this game down enough to make it interesting.
Pitt reached the No.1 ranking for the first time in program history in the fall.

Pitt returns home, dismantles Virginia Tech 4-2

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 10, 2020
The No. 2 Pitt Panthers men’s soccer team (3-0) handily defeated Virginia Tech (0-1) at Ambrose Urbanic Field 4-2 in their first home match of the season Saturday.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson darts past a Clemson defender.

Pitt falls flat at Virginia Tech, loses 67-57

By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball (15-11 overall, 6-9 ACC) fell victim to the dreaded trap game Saturday night, losing 67-57 to the struggling Virginia Tech Hokies (15-10 overall, 6-8 ACC). The convincing win snapped the Hokies’ five-game losing streak and allowed them to leapfrog Pitt in the ACC standings.
Justin Champagnie tied with Au'Diese Toney for a team-leading 12 points in Pitt's loss at Virginia Tech.

Panthers stay cold, fall 67-57 at VT

By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer • February 16, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball fell victim to the dreaded trap game Saturday night, losing 67-57 to a struggling Virginia Tech team.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris moves past a Miami defender.

Pitt drops eighth straight at Virginia Tech, 68-56

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 9, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball continued its grueling ACC schedule — and losing streak — Thursday night at Virginia Tech, falling to the Hokies 68-56.
Paris Ford (12) and Damar Hamlin (3), pictured here after Pitt's loss to Penn State in September, led the Panthers with 10 and eight tackles, respectively, against Virginia Tech.

Rain washes away Pitt’s Coastal chances in 28-0 loss at VT

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • November 24, 2019
Pitt football shrunk from the heavy expectations, handing Bud Foster a perfect going-away gift — a 28-0 home victory in the pouring rain.
Patrick Jones II (91) pursues a sack of UNC quarterback Sam Howell (7).

Prediction: Pitt to fall short in vital game at VT

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019
Pitt football dominated Virginia Tech last season enroute to a Coastal Division championship. A year later, the Hokies and Panthers are set for another late-season clash with massive postseason implications.
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