Former Pitt track and field star Eric Cannon, who attended Pitt from 1985 to 1990, was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame on May 23. The Wilmington, Delaware, native began his athletic career at Delcastle Technical High School. Cannon was the 110-meter high hurdle state champion in 1983, 1984 and 1985. He held the outdoor state record in the 110-meter … [Read more...] about Pitt track and field athlete inducted into Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame
Pitt Swimming’s Jerry Chen receives Postgraduate Award from NCAA
Since his arrival five years ago, Pitt swimmer Jerry Chen has made a mark as a big part of the men’s swim team. The NCAA hands out a postgraduate award to 126 student-athletes yearly who excel academically and athletically, and Chen earned himself a special place in Pitt history as a recipient of the award. “I think it’s a combination of my academics, my athletics and my … [Read more...] about Pitt Swimming’s Jerry Chen receives Postgraduate Award from NCAA
Pitt basketball reloads roster ahead of 2024-25 season
The men’s basketball season wrapped up for the Panthers this spring with a record of 22-11 (12-8 ACC) and a fourth-place finish in the ACC, just missing a spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Although Pitt did not get a tournament bid, the team still had an action-packed season filled with many highlights. As the Panthers gear up for the upcoming season, the team’s roster is set … [Read more...] about Pitt basketball reloads roster ahead of 2024-25 season
Column | Changes needed to field the best 68 in March Madness
In the 2023-24 college basketball season, Pitt men’s basketball barely missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid and a chance to make an NC State-esque run in March Madness. Pitt was the last team to beat the Wolfpack before they lost to Purdue in the Final Four, and the Panthers had a solid core that could have won in March. The country was robbed of watching senior forward Blake … [Read more...] about Column | Changes needed to field the best 68 in March Madness
9-year-old battling cancer gifted Pirates experience of a lifetime
On April 14, 2024, Pirates slugger Andrew McCutchen sent a rocket of a baseball into left field at Citizens Bank Park to notch the 300th home run of his career. On the receiving end of the career-defining slam was 9-year-old Toren Mehta and his father Vinay — two Pirates fans watching their favorite team take on their hometown Phillies. Toren ultimately made the decision to … [Read more...] about 9-year-old battling cancer gifted Pirates experience of a lifetime