Column: Wrestling is Pitt’s top winter product
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Though Pitt volleyball’s magical run ended in December and the men’s basketball team is still years away from national relevancy, there’s still a top-ranked Panther team to support on campus.
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.
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.
Backyard Maul: Pitt wrestling dominates WVU 29-6
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
No. 10 Pitt wrestling strolled out of WVU Coliseum with a dominant victory that saw its wrestlers pick up eight wins, three of them as major decisions and one more as a technical fall.
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.
Pitt secures signees across three sports
By Sean Tierney, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Several Pitt commitments became official on Tuesday when recruits for the lacrosse, wrestling and basketball programs inked letters of intent during the NCAA’s early signing period.
Weekend Sports Recap: Volleyball salvages sour results
By Dalton Miller, Staff Writer
November 17, 2019
Pitt Athletics found itself on the wrong end of a disappointing weekend. While both cross country teams failed to qualify for the NCAA Championship meet, women’s basketball and wrestling compounded those losses with stinging defeats. The second-ranked volleyball team provided the lone bright spot of the weekend, picking up an ACC title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a win over Duke.
No. 3 Ohio State wrestling takes down No. 15 Pitt, 23-12
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
November 16, 2019
The up-and-coming Panthers hosted No. 3 Ohio State today in the Fitzgerald Field House in what could end up as their toughest test of the season.
Panther Spotlight: Murphy, Vera, Matthews headline winter sports
By John Riskis, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
To quote HBO blockbuster “Game of Thrones”’ most famous father, Ned Stark, “Winter is coming.” The snow has already arrived and with it some seasonal Pitt athletics action. As the new season begins, these Panther athletes have already proven their value.
Weekend Sports Recap: Men’s soccer, Volleyball make history
By Dalton Miller, for the Pitt News
November 10, 2019
Pitt athletics put together a solid weekend, with the wrestling and volleyball teams picking up big wins, while both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams sank in their meets. Volleyball continued its conference match winning streak and wrestling opened its dual meet season with a convincing win.