As the weekend approaches, Pitt athletics prepares for a pivotal weekend of conference play and spring scrimmages. Swim and dive After Thursday’s preliminary rounds of the NCAA Men’s National Swimming and Diving Championships, two swimmers and three divers continue their hunt for a national championship. Swimmers senior Max Matteazzi and sophomore Stepan Goncharov as well as … [Read more...] about Pitt athletics finish March with a full weekend
Pitt swim and dive competes on national stage this week
Pitt women’s swim and dive team traveled to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to compete in the NCAA women’s swim and dive championships. Four Panthers were present at the championships, with successful finishes to wrap up the season. Senior Sophie Yendell competed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the 50 free, 100 fly and 100 free, respectively. Yendell placed 20th in the 50 … [Read more...] about Pitt swim and dive competes on national stage this week
Jenny Allard knows Pitt softball must ‘Dig Deep’ to compete in the ACC
Pitt softball’s first-year head coach Jenny Allard sought a new challenge at Pitt. After 29 seasons of success at Harvard, the legendary coach contemplated retirement. With nine Ivy League championships, 688 career wins and an NFCA Hall of Fame induction, she accomplished it all. She could complete her third decade as Harvard’s head coach and ride off into the sunset. Her … [Read more...] about Jenny Allard knows Pitt softball must ‘Dig Deep’ to compete in the ACC
Pitt baseball faces pitching and batting woes against UVA
A struggling Pitt baseball program entered a weekend series against No. 14 Virginia, looking for a series win over a team with national championship aspirations. Last season, the Panthers picked up a surprise 2-1 series win over the then No. 7 Cavaliers — who ultimately qualified for the College World Series — in Charlottesville. The win provided a blueprint for another upset … [Read more...] about Pitt baseball faces pitching and batting woes against UVA
Pitt volleyball showcases future in spring game
Change is expected in the offseason, even for a program that made three consecutive Final Four appearances. For Pitt volleyball, even with change, some things stay the same, and that’s winning. In Pitt’s exhibition Saturday afternoon against Ohio State, the Panthers won all four of their sets, 25-21, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-23. Spring exhibitions don’t always excite fans and … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball showcases future in spring game