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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

Women’s basketball head coach Lance White’s team currently sits near the bottom of the ACC in the No. 14 seed. The Panthers have won two of their 16 conference games.

The Devil wears Blue, Pitt hopes to ‘prod-a’ win against Duke

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Wrtier March 5, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball will be facing Duke in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday. Pitt has lost all 10 of its meetings with Duke dating back to the 2006 season, so odds are not in the Panthers’ favor this tournament season.
Sophomore Jaala Henry (22) scored her season high 3-point field goals on Sunday’s game against Louisville. The Panthers lost their final home game 67-40.

Cardinals crush Pitt on senior day, 67-40

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer March 4, 2019
The Pitt women’s basketball team fell to No. 3 Louisville in its last home game of the season.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (1) led Pitt’s offense with 21 points during Thursday evening’s 70-64 victory over Wake Forest.

Women’s basketball downs Demon Deacons, 70-64

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer March 1, 2019
The Pitt women’s basketball team put on one of its best performances of the season to beat Wake Forest 70-64 on the road
Junior Jasmine Whitney (3) during Pitt’s loss to Syracuse on Feb. 19, 2018.

Orange overwhelm Pitt women’s basketball, 90-63

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 22, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball entered Thursday night hoping for an upset to even the two-game series against No. 18 Syracuse, but the Panthers left after being blown out 90-63.
Sophomore forward Jaala Henry (22) drives past Taylor Koenen (1) of UNC.

Seminoles steamroll Pitt women’s basketball, 78-46

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 18, 2019
The Panthers reverted back to their old ways Sunday, losing 78-46 to No. 21 Florida State in Tallahassee.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (1) attempts a layup during Pitt’s 91-78 victory over North Carolina on Thursday evening.

Pitt snaps 18-game ACC losing streak in 91-78 win over UNC

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 15, 2019
The Panthers finally got their first ACC win of the season over UNC, ending an 18-game ACC losing streak dating back to Feb. 1, 2018.
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi after upsetting Oklahoma’s Daton Fix.

Panther Spotlight: Micky Phillippi, Cassidy Walsh, Kiley Robatin

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2019
The men’s wrestling, women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics teams have all had their ups and downs this season, but they are each anchored by talented players who give them hope for the future of the season and the program.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (1) scored 14 points during Pitt’s 67-55 loss to Georgia Tech Thursday night.

Yellow Jackets sting Panthers, 67-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 8, 2019
The Pitt women’s basketball team again couldn’t find a way to win in the ACC, losing this time 67-55 to Georgia Tech on the road.
First-year guard, Jahsyni Knight (0), feels the Pink the Petersen game is a good chance to empower women and bring awareness to breast cancer.

Pitt Coaches prepare to Pink the Pete for the first time

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 7, 2019
Pitt’s Women’s Basketball team will be playing in its 12th annual Pink the Petersen game this Sunday against Miami. While this game always holds special meaning for coaches, players and survivors, this year it hits especially close to home for members of Pitt’s team.
Sophomore center Cara Judkins (11) attempts a layup during Pitt’s Jan. 31 loss against Virginia Tech. Yesterday’s loss against Duke marked Pitt’s ninth straight loss this season.

Duke defeats Pitt women’s basketball, 74-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer February 4, 2019
The Blue Devils dealt Pitt its ninth loss in as many games, 74-55.
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