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The Pitt News

A Pitt women’s basketball player attempts a layup during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball earns second ACC win, fueled by 33 point First Quarter

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt women's basketball (10-16, 2-9 ACC) dominated Boston College (13-12, 4-8 ACC) 79-66 on Thursday night. The victory marked Pitt’s second in the ACC this season, matching last season's total. After...

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

On Thursday evening, Pitt women’s basketball (9-12, ACC 1-7) entered the Petersen Events Center hoping to break its two-game losing streak to Virginia Tech (14-5, ACC 5-3), dating back to 2018.  Despite...

Graduate-student center Khadija Faye observes the women’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Pitt women’s basketball loses steam in second half against Louisville, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

364 days ago Louisville stepped foot in the Petersen Event Center as No. 15 in the country and left the building with a 30-point win off of a “fourth-quarter blunder,” by Pitt. On Thursday night, Pitt...

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game

By Sara Meyer and Kaitlyn Griffin December 4, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (5-5, 0-0 ACC) fell to its crosstown foe Wednesday evening in the 42nd edition of the City Game against Duquesne (5-2, 0-0 A10). The last time the pair met, the Dukes escaped...

Junior guard Amiya Jenkins (2) shoots the ball at the game against Pitt Johnstown in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts the upcoming Pitt women’s basketball season

By The Pitt News Staff November 5, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball will earn at least 10 wins this season // Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer Pitt’s program is in one of the toughest conferences in the country, and with three new teams entering...

Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) drives the ball down the court at the game against Pitt Johnstown in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Women’s basketball enters the new season with a refined roster

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has sat at the bottom of the ACC food chain for over a decade. Previous Athletic Director Heather Lyke hired Pitt’s 10th women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi in April...

Senior forward Gabby Hutcherson (0) dribbles the ball during Sunday afternoon’s game against Boston College in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College in last game of regular season

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-23, 2-16 ACC) closed out regular season play on Sunday afternoon at the Petersen’s Events Center against ACC foe Boston College (13-18, 5-13 ACC). But the Panthers couldn’t...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball during Thursday evening’s game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls apart in fourth quarter, loses to Syracuse

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

All season long, shooting in the first half has been the Panther's biggest adversary. Pitt overcame this fault in its matchup with Syracuse on Sunday afternoon and gained a comfortable advantage over the...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball during Thursday evening’s game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls back into their old habits, fall to Wake Forest 65-50

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-20, 2-13 ACC) fell back into its old habits after picking up its second ACC win on Sunday. The Panthers struggled to score in the first half, which put them at a disadvantage...

Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) looks for an opening during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball came into Sunday’s contest against No. 3 NC State with high hopes. The Panthers hoped to pull off the impossible and come away with an upset at their annual Pink the Pete game...

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