On Saturday afternoon, No. 18 Pitt men’s basketball (8-2, ACC 1-0) traveled to Virginia Tech (3-6, ACC 0-1) in the team’s first conference matchup of the year. Pitt fled Blacksburg with a five-point win after spending a little over two minutes leading the game. The Panthers led into this game off of a big loss and looking to make a winning statement. For Virginia Tech, the … [Read more...] about Lowe-led Pitt men’s basketball escapes Virginia Tech in five-point road win
Pitt men’s soccer historic season ends in the Elite Eight, ending the Panther’s College Cup Dreams
On a frigid Saturday in December, snow piled on the sidelines, with each player’s breath visible from the stand and a standing-room-only crowd at hand, No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-6-0, 6-2 ACC) battled Vermont (16-2-5, 4-1-2 AEC) in an Elite Eight showdown. In a tense contest, the match came down to a handful of Pitt mistakes and Vermont’s commitment to defense, as the … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s soccer historic season ends in the Elite Eight, ending the Panther’s College Cup Dreams
Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma
Pitt took care of business on Saturday night, sweeping Oklahoma (28-26, 25-21, 25-19). The Panthers weren’t at their best against the Sooners, but they still pushed through, earning Pitt its fifth consecutive Sweet Sixteen berth. “We found a way to win when we weren’t totally feeling our best,” head coach Dan Fisher said. “So I’m really proud of this group.” Sophomore opposite … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma
Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season
San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser, joined said lawsuit. Slusser “Advanced both a Title IX complaint and a formal lawsuit against Fleming.” The subsequent politics centered around her identity led to several … [Read more...] about Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season
Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers
Wide receiver Ben Skowronek hasn’t had it easy during the last year. A former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, Skowronek had the luck of getting drafted by the team that would win the Super Bowl that year. Despite his modest contributions of 13 total catches for 145 yards, Skowronek earned himself a Super Bowl ring with the Rams. It wasn’t until his … [Read more...] about Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers