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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

Pitt men’s basketball huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Men’s basketball falters in fourth-straight game, season on the cusp of a slip

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor 11:02 am

On Saturday afternoon, Pitt men’s basketball dropped its fourth-straight game in a 78-75 overtime loss to Clemson. While the Panthers looked improved from their other recent ACC games, the loss marks...

Pitt football strategizes at the game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 20, 2025

Pitt football has gone through quite a bit of change since the end of its 2024 season. A season marked by an elite start that ended with six straight losses has seen personnel turnover on both sides of...

‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool January 20, 2025

Barring national championships, 2024 was a year of major improvement within Pitt athletics.  Pitt volleyball and men’s soccer spent weeks sitting at No. 1 in the country, while Pitt football had...

A Pitt gymnast prepares for a routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Gold Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 13, 2024.

No. 25 Pitt women’s gymnastics falls to Clemson in ACC opener

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer January 20, 2025

No. 25 Pitt women’s gymnastics (3-1, 0-1 ACC) fell to No. 24 Clemson (1-0, 1-0 ACC), 195.100-195.500, in a close contest on Friday night during the Panthers’ first home meet of the season at Fitzgerald...

Pitt loses overtime thriller to Clemson, drops fourth straight ACC game

Pitt loses overtime thriller to Clemson, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer January 18, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball (12-6, ACC 3-4) dropped its fourth straight game 78-75 to Clemson (14-4, 6-1 ACC) on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers continue to drop lower in the ACC rankings.  Pitt found...

Former Pitt basketball guard Carlton Carrington (7) shoots the ball during a game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Former Panther, “Bub” Carrington making magic with Washington Wizards

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

With first-overall pick Alex Sarr, the rise of sophomore and once-lottery pick Bilal Coulibaly and Jordan Poole in the backcourt, many fans thought they knew what the Wizards lineup would look like. But...

Column | Promotion and relegation in the MLS: Why it should happen — and why it won’t

Column | Promotion and relegation in the MLS: Why it should happen — and why it won’t

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Since its inception in 1966, Major League Soccer has grown to become the home of soccer across North America. Yet, the absence of a promotion and relegation system — a hallmark of other leagues worldwide...

Pitt and Lehigh wrestle in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Pitt sports look to capitalize on major wins and continue success through this weekend

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Gymnastics Pitt gymnastics had a solid start to its season with a 3-0 win over Illinois State, George Washington and Western Michigan University at the Next Level Podium Challenge last weekend. Pitt...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball continues losing streak in rough road loss to FSU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

The old saying goes “two’s company and three’s a crowd” — and in the case of Pitt men’s basketball, the classic phrase reigns true.  After dropping their first ACC game against Duke and...

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | NFL playoffs, first-round wrap-up

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

The NFL Playoffs wild-card weekend extravaganza has concluded. Six teams are moving on for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, while six other teams are traveling to Cancún for a wonderful off-season...

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