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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
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris led the Panthers with seven points in the opening period before being elbowed in the face by Irish senior guard Kaitlin Cole midway through the second quarter.

Injuries sink Pitt offense at Notre Dame

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • February 10, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball entered Sunday’s game against rival Notre Dame hoping to get revenge for its close, early-January loss to the Irish. Despite a strong start, Pitt’s shooting struggles and a key injury handicapped the team on its way to another big defeat, 74-52 in South Bend, Indiana.
Pitt women’s basketball fell to Georgia Tech at the Petersen Events Center Thursday night.

Yellow Jackets jump on Pitt, 77-48

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2020
Foul trouble and poor shooting did Pitt women’s basketball in against Georgia Tech Thursday night, leading to a rough 29-point loss at the Petersen Events Center.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris finished with a team-high 17 points in the game.

Panthers falter in second half vs. FSU, lose 66-41

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • February 2, 2020
In a lopsided matchup against No. 14 Florida State in the 13th annual Pink the Pete game, Pitt women’s basketball played close for most of the game, but were unable to sustain solid play, eventually being blown out, 66-41. 
Pitt women’s basketball celebrates after breaking a two-month losing streak with a win against Wake Forest.

Panthers win first ACC game, beat Wake 53-48

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 30, 2020
Pitt women's basketball snapped a 12-game overall losing streak, with its last win coming a full two months earlier on Nov. 30.
Saturday will mark Pitt women’s basketball’s 13th annual Pink the Petersen game.

Pitt to host Florida State in 13th annual Pink the Pete game

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 29, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball will receive a much-needed infusion of hope, strength and joy this Saturday when the Panthers host No. 14 FSU in the 13th annual Pink the Petersen game for breast cancer awareness.
Pitt swept the 0-11 Duke Blue Devils 50-0 Saturday and beat out Edinboro 28-6 Sunday.

Swim supremacy and wrestling conquest highlight Pitt sports weekend

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • January 26, 2020
The weekend in Pitt sports was highlighted by the No. 10 wrestling team bouncing back in a big way after a tough loss against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Jan. 18. The swim and dive team excelled too — along with Senior Day festivities, they dominated other universities in the area in the Western PA Invitational at Trees Pool.
With the loss to No. 5 Louisville, the Panthers (3-16 overall, 0-8 ACC) extend their losing streak to 12 games on the season and remain winless in conference play in womens’ basketball.

Pitt women wilt at No. 5 Louisville, 83-49

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 26, 2020
Pitt dropped its 12th straight game in blowout fashion to No. 5 Louisville on Sunday, 83-49.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris (1) attempts to drive toward the hoop during Pitt’s 88-44 loss to NC State.

Wolfpack deal Pitt season-worst 88-44 loss

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 24, 2020
While the Panthers trailed by a manageable eight points at halftime, they collapsed in the second half en route to a season-worst 88-44 loss.
Senior Michaela Burton posted a score of 9.875 on the floor exercise, the highest on the day during Pitt’s 193.750-193.225 loss to Ball State.

Weekend sports: Pitt teams experience inverse results

By Marshall Worth, for the Pitt News • January 21, 2020
Pitt athletics had a busy weekend, as five teams took part in events. While men’s basketball’s win over UNC grabbed most of the headlines, other squads suited up for both conference and non-conference play — and experienced a mixed bag of results.
Fifth-year guard Aysia Bugg (2) scored 13 points during Pitt’s 69-51 loss to Syracuse on Sunday.

Poor shooting streak seals Pitt loss to Syracuse, 69-51

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 20, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball began Sunday’s matinee matchup against Syracuse like a team on track to finally snap its nine-game losing streak, but collapsed down the stretch and pushed the streak to double digits.
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