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First-year pitcher Gwen Sparks (31) prepares to throw the ball at the softball game against RMU at Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports in full swing

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Pitt athletics is heading into one of its busiest weekends in the spring schedule. Women’s and men’s soccer are heating back up, baseball and softball head into a tough middle-of-the-season stretch...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports schedule ramps up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Pitt is ramping up towards one of its busier weekends of the spring schedule. Spring sports are in full swing after both men’s and women’s basketball lost in their respective conference tournaments.  Baseball Pitt...

A Pitt baseball player enters the dugout during Pitt baseball’s game against UVA at Cost Field on March 23, 2024.

Spring sports in full swing as Pitt athletics return to the field, pool and track

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Softball Pitt softball (3-2, ACC 0-0) continues its season with a five-game slate on deck at the University of Houston tournament, taking on Incarnate Word (3-2), Houston (5-0) and Nevada (4-1).  Pitt...

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

A Pitt gymnast prepares to begin their routine during the meet against Stanford in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Pitt athletics looks to kick February off in the win column

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

A busy weekend for Pitt’s winter sports places the Panthers all over the country, with some teams looking to build on momentum and others hoping to jump back to the win column.  Wrestling No....

Pitt wrestling assistant coaches Lou Rosselli (left) and Luke Pletcher (right) observe the match against Lehigh in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Pitt athletics looks to the weekend, prepares to capitalize on winning chances

By Grace McNally and Joshua Prescott January 24, 2025

This weekend, Pitt athletics will look for success near and far as swim and dive, track and field and wrestling travel to Texas, Virginia and North Carolina while women’s gymnastics looks to claim its...

Pitt and Lehigh wrestle in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Pitt sports look to capitalize on major wins and continue success through this weekend

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Gymnastics Pitt gymnastics had a solid start to its season with a 3-0 win over Illinois State, George Washington and Western Michigan University at the Next Level Podium Challenge last weekend. Pitt...

A referee holds up the hand of a victorious Pitt wrestler during the match against Lehigh in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Winter sports in full swing with upcoming matchups for Pitt swim & dive, wrestling and gymnastics

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

After finishing up the first week of classes, Pitt student-athletes take to the pool and the mat for competition throughout the weekend. Swimming & diving The Panthers will host their second...

Junior forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (15) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt sports look to hop back into the win column and start the season on high note this weekend

By Grace McNally and Aidan Kasner December 6, 2024

Men’s basketball After a rollercoaster of a week for Pitt men’s basketball, which included a national ranking and a 33-point bludgering on the road, the recently humbled Panthers look to get back...

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally November 22, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

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