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Pitt softball (9-24, 1-11 ACC) dropped the weekend series to Louisville (22-14. 3-6 ACC). Despite losing the series at home, the Panthers picked up their first ACC win of the season — halting a 10-game conference losing streak.  After Florida State swept the Panthers, first-year head coach Jenny Allard knew Pitt must “dig deep” to break through in a tough ACC. This past … [Read more...] about Pitt softball looks to build on first ACC win

On Wednesday, Pitt men’s basketball ball star first-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington declared for the 2024 NBA draft. Carrington is a projected first-round draft pick. The announcement comes after Carrington averaged 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Pitt head coach Jeff Capel had mixed feelings about the announcement. “It’s exciting,” Capel said. “But it’s … [Read more...] about Carlton “Bub” Carrington declares for the NBA draft

After two straight years of success, Pitt football is in for a bit of a down year in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. Only two Panthers — offensive lineman Matt Goncalves and cornerback M.J. Devonshire — are likely to hear their name called later this month in Detroit. But the Panthers had an opportunity to boost their collective draft stock last Wednesday in front of NFL scouts … [Read more...] about Pitt football looks to turn heads before NFL draft

Selection Sunday is a national holiday among sports fans. While some teams are all but expecting a ticket, or have gained one through conference titles, the rest of the tournament hopefuls await that fateful Sunday. Pitt’s men’s basketball did not hear its name called on selection Sunday, a devastating blow for many Pitt fans.  The selection committee cited Pitt’s lack of … [Read more...] about Column | ACC’s wins in tournament proves Pitt should’ve made it in