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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
Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) attempts to shoot the ball during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius on Saturday Dec 9, 2023.

Sports news students may have missed over winter break

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • January 9, 2024

Many students may feel disconnected from Pitt athletics after coming back to campus following winter break. Between spending time with family and trying to survive nearly a month in their hometowns, many...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) controls the ball during the game against Saint Francis at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball falters, women’s basketball dominates

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s and women’s basketball split their contests this week as the men’s team dropped its home ACC-SEC Challenge matchup with Missouri 71-64 before the women’s team defeated Saint Francis...

LSU's Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2 in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship.

Column | Intolerance evident after NCAA women’s basketball title game

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer • April 4, 2023
Controversy marred the historic 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship after LSU forward Angel Reese taunted Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. But Staff Writer Eli Smith argues that the outcry is rooted in racism and misogyny.
No. 29 Tyler Badgett wrestles his Iowa State opponent on Friday night.

Weekend Sports Recap | Women’s basketball picks up first ACC win, wrestling falls short to Iowa State

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • February 5, 2023
Pitt athletics had a successful weekend during this winter season, with women’s basketball picking up their first ACC win and gymnastics dominating in the Backyard Brawl.
South Carolina senior guard Destiny Littleton (11), right, brings the ball up the court against Arkansas at the women's Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday, March 4, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Staff Picks | Women’s basketball national championship

By The Pitt News Staff • March 15, 2022
As the women’s NCAA basketball tournament rapidly approaches, The Pitt News sports desk gives its predictions for who will be crowned as national champion.
Pitt redshirt sophomore forward Cynthia Ezeja (14) tries for a basket at Sunday’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers surrender late lead in 67-65 loss to Syracuse

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • February 13, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball lost its annual Pink the Pete game Sunday afternoon to Syracuse. After leading by as many as 13 points in the first half, it lost 67-65 to the Orange at the Pete.
Amber Brown (5) shoots a free throw during the Pitt vs. NC State women's basketball game at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Panthers fall to short-handed Syracuse on the road, 80-72

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • January 30, 2022
Syracuse didn’t have to go deep into its bench to beat Pitt on Sunday afternoon. The Orange used just six players, but their hot shooting carried them past the Panthers for an 80-72 win at the Carrier Dome.
Pitt graduate Blaise Vera competes in January 2020.

Pitt swimming, track, gymnastics set records during busy weekend

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • January 30, 2022
Pitt swimmers and divers, runners and gymnasts set personal and school records, while both basketball teams and wrestling lost over this past weekend — a busy one for Panther athletes.
Senior guard Jayla Everett (20) take a jump shot during the Pitt women's basketball game vs. NC State on Dec 10.

Panthers mauled by No. 3 Cardinals, 81-39, remain winless in ACC

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • January 6, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball suffered its third consecutive blowout loss in ACC play on Thursday night, succumbing to No. 3 Louisville 81-39. After more than two weeks off, the Panthers looked rusty rather than well-rested.
NC State women's basketball player Elissa Cunane (33) blocks Pitt player Mary Dunn (15) from catching a rebound during the Pitt vs. NC State game on Friday night.

Pitt overpowered by No. 2 NC State in ACC opener

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball entered Friday night’s home game against No. 2 NC State riding its best start since 2009. But a blowout loss proved that the Panthers — despite their improvements — are still a long way from competing with the elite.
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