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Panthers lose 12th straight ACC game to Virginia, 74-57

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • January 25, 2019

In a game that saw lengthy scoring stretches from both teams, the Pitt women’s basketball team found itself on the end of the bad run at the end of the fourth quarter, leading to 74-57 loss to Virginia Thursday night.

Takeaways: Pitt running into ACC Championship Contention

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • November 6, 2018

Pitt had one of its performances of the year on both sides of the ball and on the road last Friday. The Panthers emerging defense held a hot Virginia offense to 44 rushing yards and earned its first road win of the season.

Panthers win 23-13, leapfrog Va. in ACC Coastal

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 3, 2018

The sloppy field conditions were perfectly suited for the Panthers, who pounded the ball on the ground and stifled Virginia’s offense en route to a 23-13 victory.

Kizza propels Pitt past Virginia in ACC Tournament upset

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • November 1, 2018

The Pitt men’s soccer team opened ACC tournament play Wednesday night by shocking No. 6 Virginia, beating the Cavaliers 2-0 on the road and giving the Panthers their first ever ACC tournament win since joining the conference in 2013.

Volleyball sweeps Virginia in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 20, 2018

The Panthers came into Wednesday night’s game riding a perfect 5-0 record in ACC openers, and extended that streak to six with a dominant 3-0 win over the Cavaliers.

No. 1 Virginia vanquishes Pitt, 66-37, in last home game of the season

By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer • February 24, 2018

The No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers secured their third ACC regular season title in the last five years Saturday afternoon. The Panthers also continued to set records, extending their losing streak to 17 in a...

Women’s basketball falls to Virginia, 62-50, in ACC opener

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer • December 29, 2017

Despite an outstanding three-point shooting performance from first-year guard Pika Rodriguez, the Pitt women’s basketball team fell to Virginia (8-6 overall, 1-0 ACC), 62-50, Thursday night in its first...

Pitt defense is the key to a successful season end

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer • October 29, 2017

Grabbing a second consecutive ACC win Saturday, Pitt football shone brightly on defense — almost as dazzling as the second-week-in-a-row victory lights — as they beat Virginia, 31-14. The Panthers...

Five first round matchups to watch

By Chad Cameron / For The Pitt News • March 16, 2016

In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, there’s enough March Madness to induce vertigo. To help sort through the 32 games on Thursday and Friday, we’ve selected some games that should more than...

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...