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
Jake Wentzel won the 165-pound weight class matchup against UNC’s Kennedy Monday.

Pitt wrestling, gymnastics fall over the weekend

By Jason Glancy, For The Pitt News • February 8, 2021
A cold and overcast weekend was capped off with disappointment from Pitt wrestling and gymnastics. Stellar individual performances were not enough to turn the tide on any front.
The Pitt Gymnastics team earned its first victory of the season Sunday afternoon by narrowly beating out NC State and Towson with a final score of 195.700.

Gymnastics, swimming and diving take home big wins

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021
The weekend was a mixed bag for Pitt sports teams. The high-powered wrestling team continued to struggle in a tight loss against Virginia, even as the track and field team finished last at the Notre Dame invitational. Nevertheless, Pitt swimming and diving furthered its unprecedented success in a dual meet sweep, and the gymnastics team earned its first win of the season.
The Pitt women’s basketball team has already surpassed its conference win total from last season, starting off this season with three wins and three losses in ACC play. The team will play Louisville on Feb. 18.

Mark your calendars: Key winter sports dates

By Carson Zaremski, Staff Writer • January 29, 2021
NCAA winter sports have begun to wrap up, but many important matchups remain for several of Pitt’s athletic programs.
Pitt womens' basketball fell 72-68 to Miami Thursday night, its first game in 32 days.

Diving sinks Duquesne, other Pitt teams disappoint over weekend

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • January 24, 2021
The high-powered Pitt wrestling team took its first loss of the season in a blowout. Meanwhile, women’s basketball and gymnastics both suffered close losses against favored opponents. That said, the women’s diving team remained a bright spot by picking up a dual meet win over Duquesne.
Pitt alum Demetrius Thomas signed with the Pittsburgh Wrestling Club last summer and is looking to qualify for the 2021 or 2024 Olympics.

Driven by faith, former Panther Demetrius Thomas pursues Olympic aspirations

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • January 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic ended Demetrius Thomas’ historic Pitt wrestling career early. But he remains in Pittsburgh today, pursuing an Olympic and world career through the Pittsburgh Wrestling Club.
Nino Bonaccorsi competes against Virginia's Michael Battista in February 2020.

Pitt wrestling riding smooth start to 2021 season

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2021
Pitt wrestling fell agonizingly short of an ACC title in 2020 before the postseason was called due to the pandemic. But despite a key roster loss, the 2021 Panthers still have their eyes set on hardware.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench won the Panther Award in the 2020 Panthers' Choice Awards.

Pitt hosts virtual Panthers’ Choice Awards amidst pandemic

By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer • April 15, 2020
Pitt Athletics hosted its third annual Panthers' Choice Awards Wednesday, celebrating student-athlete achievements in academics, athletics and citizenship.
Joe Solomon (behind) won an NCAA Championship at 167 pounds in 1954.

Joe Solomon named to Pa. Sports Hall of Fame

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2020
The late Joe Solomon, a former wrestling National Champion at Pitt, was named to the 2020 class of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Luke Pletcher wrestles Pitt's Cole Matthews during a dual meet in November.

OSU’s Luke Pletcher joins Pitt wrestling staff

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 8, 2020
After serving as a thorn in Pitt’s side over the past couple years, Ohio State wrestler Luke Pletcher is switching roles, crossing the mat to join head coach Keith Gavin’s staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
Senior heavyweight Demetrius Thomas earned his second straight individual ACC Championship title.

Pitt wrestling earns second place at ACC Championship

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • March 10, 2020
Hosting the ACC Wrestling Championship for the first time in program history, No. 8 Pitt wrestling put on a show for its home fans Sunday at the Petersen Events Center.
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