Pitt men’s basketball (16-8, 7-6 ACC) went into Tuesday evening with the opportunity to knock off No. 21 Virginia (19-6, 10-4 ACC) and end its 23-game home win streak. And the Panthers did just that. The Panthers defeated the Cavaliers 74-61, giving them a much-needed Quad 1 win to their NCAA tournament resume. Pitt’s head coach commended his team’s ability to knock off a … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball upsets Virginia, ends 23-game home win streak
Column | Times that refs screwed over Pitt fans
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. The weather is warm, the birds are chirping and happy couples are all around. But not everyone is so lucky to have someone to hold. What are single sports fans to do this time of year? Who can they turn to? Luckily, they needn’t look very far, as there are few more experienced bedfellows than the referees of our sports. When … [Read more...] about Column | Times that refs screwed over Pitt fans
Column | Pitt athletes and their perfect pairings
Two peas in a pod, partners in crime and a match made in heaven. Sometimes, there’s just no denying it when two things go together. In the season of love, it’s all about finding a better half. Here are some Pitt athletes and their perfect pairings this Valentine’s Day. Blake Hinson and a three-point shot A deep three-point shot and senior forward Blake Hinson are written in the … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt athletes and their perfect pairings
Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss
Pitt women’s basketball came into Sunday’s contest against No. 3 NC State with high hopes. The Panthers hoped to pull off the impossible and come away with an upset at their annual Pink the Pete game at the Petersen Events Center. But Pitt ultimately walked away disappointed, as the Wolfpack cruised to a 84-47 win. “Obviously not the performance we wanted to have today,” Pitt … [Read more...] about Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss
Pitt women’s basketball falls to Florida State despite comeback try
Pitt women’s basketball has struggled with scoring in conference play. This trend continued in the first half of the game against Florida State Thursday night, as the team fell to a 23-point deficit in the first half. However, Pitt’s dramatic third-quarter comeback brought the Panthers back into the game. Head coach Tory Verdi commends his team’s resilience despite the tough … [Read more...] about Pitt women’s basketball falls to Florida State despite comeback try