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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
Pitt finally defeated UNC after seven years of losing to the Tar Heels.

Narduzzi discusses lions, tigers and Hokies — oh my

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • November 19, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi discussed his team’s win over UNC and its important upcoming game against Virginia Tech during Monday’s weekly press conference.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against FSU, led Pitt with 18 points in the loss.

No. 22 Hokies hand Pitt basketball ninth straight loss

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • February 16, 2019
Pitt men’s basketball continued its struggles in ACC play Saturday afternoon, falling 70-64 to No. 22 Virginia Tech at the Petersen Events Center.
Junior guard Jasmine Whitney (3) goes up for a layup attempt during Pitt’s 74-58 loss to Virginia Tech Thursday evening.

Women’s basketball drops eighth straight to Virginia Tech, 74-58

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
The Pitt women’s basketball team saw its losing streak extend to eight games in a loss to Virginia Tech at home Thursday night.
Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash

Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash

By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer • November 10, 2018
Pitt made history in its final home game of the season, racking up the most offensive yards, the longest play and the first time going undefeated in the ACC at home in program history.
Then Pitt receiver Jester Weah broke a tackle before running to the 1-yard line in the final minutes of the Panthers’ loss to Virginia Tech in 2017.

Football Prediction: Pitt will come out on top 34-26

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018
Pitt has been dominate at home this season, averaging 40.7 points and 295.7 yards per game. The only question is, will the Panthers be able to continue that streak when it matters most? Read here to see what you can expect from the Panthers when they face Virginia Tech this Saturday.
Receiver Jester Weah breaks a tackle before running to the one yard line. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Gallery: Pitt football falls to Virginia Tech, losing bowl eligibility

By John Hamilton / Managing Editor • November 18, 2017

The Pitt football team couldn’t convert on four straight plays at the goal line with a minute to go in the fourth quarter — losing 20-14 to the Virginia Tech Hokies and any chance at a bowl game. Read...

Junior running back Darrin Hall has rushed a total of 486 yards and scored eight touchdowns in the past three games. (Photo by Christian Snyder | Contributing Editor)

Prediction: Hokies to win, and that’s what it’s all about

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • November 17, 2017

There isn’t much optimism surrounding the Pitt football team after the Panthers fell to North Carolina, 34-31, in their last game. That loss, which gave the woeful Tar Heels their first ACC win of...

Head football coach Pat Narduzzi continues to avoid naming either Ben DiNucci or Kenny Pickett as the team’s starting quarterback. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Narduzzi reflects on bad performance against UNC

By Abbot Zuk | Staff Writer • November 13, 2017

With another lackluster performance from the Panthers football team — this time in the Thursday evening loss to North Carolina — head coach Pat Narduzzi is back at square one. During his press...

McKayla Taylor helped propel the Panthers to four straight wins last week over St. Francis and Virginia Tech. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

McKayla Taylor named ACC Player of the Week

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor • April 11, 2017

Thanks to an excellent week at the plate and in the field, junior Pitt shortstop McKayla Taylor became the ACC’s Softball Player of the Week Tuesday afternoon. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced...

James Robinson (0) jumps for the ball at Cassell Coliseum on March 2, 2016 (Courtesy of Cat Piper / Collegiate Times).

Men’s basketball stumbles at Virginia Tech

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • March 3, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team was riding high Sunday, fresh off a victory over a ranked Duke team and looking like a comfortable lock for an NCAA Tournament game berth. But Wednesday night, it may...

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