There are many aspects of the college football season that Pitt students look forward to — dressing up in royal blue and gold, the view of Pittsburgh from Acrisure Stadium, the victory lights that illuminate Cathy and even Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” in the fourth quarter. But one of the best aspects of game day happens just outside the stadium — the tailgates. Tailgating … [Read more...] about Pitt students share favorite spots and snacks for a game day tailgate
Meet the editors: Sports
The sports desk at The Pitt News wants to bring Pitt fans as much sports content as possible. From a feature for club sports at Pitt to the ACC Championships, the sports desk has Pitt fans covered. Follow @pittnewssports on X and Instagram to follow along all season long. Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor I’m Aidan Kasner and I am thrilled to hold the position of head sports editor … [Read more...] about Meet the editors: Sports
Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024
Last fall, Pitt volleyball found itself down 2-0 in sets against the No. 11 team in the country, the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers reverse-swept their opponent in all three of these games. The Fitzgerald Field House and the Petersen Events Center hosted all-time classic volleyball games last season. For the 2024 … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024
Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention
It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump that hasn’t happened in decades. It’s not all doom and gloom in the Steel City, even if the city hasn’t won a playoff game since 2018. The Steelers and Pirates find themselves at … [Read more...] about Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention
Pitt football players ready to take on the gridiron this fall
As the summer winds down, Oakland awaits the arrival of students, faculty and the hustle and bustle of the school year to campus. With that comes the highly anticipated beginning of the Pitt football season. With less than a month to go until the Pitt home opener against Kent State, here are some new and returning players to keep an eye out for this season. Senior tight end … [Read more...] about Pitt football players ready to take on the gridiron this fall