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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

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Pitt athletics had an up-and-down year, but throughout 2024, each team gave fans great moments. Every team had high points throughout the past year, but what was the best performance out of each fall and...

Pitt women's basketball players walk on to the court on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Seniors shine as Pitt women’s basketball tops Clemson to finish home slate

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Sunday afternoon, Pitt women’s basketball (12-17, ACC 4-12) finished its 2024-25 home schedule, welcoming Clemson (13-14, ACC 6-10) to the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers grabbed the lead at the...

Junior guard Marley Washenitz walks past former Pitt women's basketball player Liatu King on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Liatu King returns to Pittsburgh as No. 2 Notre Dame dominates Pitt women’s basketball

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt women’s basketball (11-15, ACC 3-10) ended its two-game win streak on Thursday night, with a loss to No. 2 Notre Dame (22-2, ACC 13-0), 88-57.  The talented Fighting Irish team secured its seventh...

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

A Pitt women’s basketball player attempts a layup during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball earns second ACC win, fueled by 33 point First Quarter

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt women's basketball (10-16, 2-9 ACC) dominated Boston College (13-12, 4-8 ACC) 79-66 on Thursday night. The victory marked Pitt’s second in the ACC this season, matching last season's total. After...

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

Pitt women’s basketball falls to 1-7 in ACC with 27-point loss to Virginia Tech

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

On Thursday evening, Pitt women’s basketball (9-12, ACC 1-7) entered the Petersen Events Center hoping to break its two-game losing streak to Virginia Tech (14-5, ACC 5-3), dating back to 2018.  Despite...

Pitt women’s basketball observes the game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Wolfpack takes a bite out of Pitt women’s basketball

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Coming off of a record-breaking 32-point comeback against SMU last week, Pitt women’s basketball (9-10, 1-5 ACC) looked to build upon that momentum and add another win to its ACC record as it traveled...

Pitt women’s basketball celebrates a three-point shot during the game against SMU in the Petersen Events Center on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Pitt athletics finds success in the New Year

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Aside from Pitt men’s basketball, Pitt athletics had a fantastic weekend on the mat and court. Women’s basketball made history, wrestling continued to dominate and gymnastics had a strong start to...

Graduate-student center Khadija Faye observes the women’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Pitt women’s basketball loses steam in second half against Louisville, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

364 days ago Louisville stepped foot in the Petersen Event Center as No. 15 in the country and left the building with a 30-point win off of a “fourth-quarter blunder,” by Pitt. On Thursday night, Pitt...

Senior guard Bella Perkins (10) drives the ball down the court during the basketball game against Delaware State in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Stuck at the kids’ table: Pitt women’s basketball goes 0-3 over Thanksgiving break

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (5-4, 0-0 ACC) traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to face Kansas, Auburn and Northern Iowa in the Paradise Jam over Thanksgiving break. The Panthers made their first appearance...

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