The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Junior Guard Gabie Green achieved season highs in field goal attempts (23) and minutes played (41) Thursday night at Clemson.

Clemson conquers Pitt women’s basketball in OT, 75-67

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2020
Despite leading through much of the last two quarters, the Panthers failed to close the game out and lost 75-67 in overtime, missing another opportunity to snap their lengthy losing streak.
First-year guard Amber Brown attempts to push through Notre Dame’s defense.

What to watch for in Pitt sports this week

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 14, 2020
The upcoming week in Pitt sports boasts a packed slate, including two men’s basketball games, a top-10 battle involving the red-hot wrestling team and a chance for women’s basketball to steal a long-awaited road win.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris moves past a Miami defender.

Pitt drops eighth straight at Virginia Tech, 68-56

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 9, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball continued its grueling ACC schedule — and losing streak — Thursday night at Virginia Tech, falling to the Hokies 68-56.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk during Pitt’s 87-79 victory over Canisius.

ICYMI: Basketball, wrestling performances headline winter break

By Ben Mankowski and Marshall Worth • January 6, 2020
While the student body at large kicked its feet up around the holiday fireplace, Pitt’s winter athletes stayed active as ever over break, notching victories in wrestling, football and men’s basketball.
Fifth-year guard Aysia Bugg (2) scored 10 of Pitt’s points during the team’s 79-70 loss to Boston College on Sunday.

Eagles edge Panthers 79-70 in Sunday matinee

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 6, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball once again fell just short in a tight ACC contest, losing to Boston College 79-70 at the Petersen Events Center Sunday afternoon.
Amber Brown (5) led Pitt with 11 rebounds while contributing 12 points in a 60-52 loss to Notre Dame.

Rough shooting dooms Pitt in loss to Notre Dame, 60-52

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • January 3, 2020
With a second close battle to start its ACC schedule, the Pitt women’s basketball team again fell by eight points, this time to rival Notre Dame, 60-52, at the Petersen Events Center Thursday night.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris (1) accounted for 26 of Pitt’s points during the Panthers' 78-73 loss to the Nittany Lions.

Harris’ big night not enough in 78-73 loss to PSU

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 6, 2019
Pitt women's basketball lost 78-73 in a game that served as a breakthrough for first-year guard Dayshanette Harris.
Justin Champagnie (11) attempts a layup. He was the top scorer against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Students are away, athletes play: Pitt stacks victories over Thanksgiving break

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
Pitt sports had a busy Thanksgiving break, with many games bridging the week-long gap. Volleyball concluded regular season play in dominating fashion, while both the men’s and women’s basketball teams took part in traditional early-season tournaments.
Junior center Cara Judkins (11) led Pitt with 13 rebounds against Duquesne.

Panthers suffer City Game defeat to Duquesne, 81-62

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • November 24, 2019
Saturday's City Game didn’t resemble much of a rivalry, as Duquesne cracked open an early lead en route to a 81-62 victory over the Panthers.
Amber Brown (5) led Pitt with 11 rebounds while contributing 12 points in a 60-52 loss to Notre Dame.

Pitt teaches Fairleigh Dickinson a lesson on School Day, 69-60

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • November 20, 2019
Pitt didn’t let the thousands of school children who filled the stands as part of the team’s annual School Day down, beating Fairleigh Dickinson behind 17 points from Aysia Bugg.
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