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Pitt volleyball has a problem — a good problem, but a problem nonetheless. It has suffered four consecutive losses in the Final Four.   If you’re new to Pitt, here’s a quick recap. Last season, head coach Dan Fisher assembled his best team yet, but still lost to Pitt’s bitter rivals, Louisville, in the National Semifinal. The year before that, it got swept by Nebraska. Before … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball has a problem it wants to finally solve in 2025

As the 2025 college soccer season approaches, Pitt men’s soccer is poised to make another deep postseason run. After a historic 2024 campaign highlighted by an NCAA Tournament quarterfinal appearance and an undefeated record against ranked opponents, the Panthers return with a talented and experienced core and hunger for more. Eighteen players from the fall 2024 roster are … [Read more...] about The year of success — Pitt men’s soccer 2025 season preview

It’s a strange feeling for new students who missed Pitt football’s up-and-down 2024 campaign. They couldn’t experience some of the most improbable comebacks in program history, a 7-0 start to the season or a No. 19 ranking in the AP poll. The win streak blew the Panthers’ preseason expectations out of the water, but those triumphs were hardly worth it in the end. The Panthers … [Read more...] about 2024 season recap: what new students missed from Pitt football in 2024

One of the things on many new students’ minds when arriving at college for the first time is, “How will I make friends?” But luckily, when you attend a school that takes sports as seriously as Pitt does, one of the easiest ways to make new friends is by having a mutual enemy… or two. Even though you likely haven’t received your syllabi for your courses yet, class is in session. … [Read more...] about Hating 101: A crash course in Pitt’s sports rivalries

As a student, getting decked out in blue and gold to watch the Panthers take on their formidable foes is one of the best parts of going to Pitt. Although football games can be overwhelming at times as a first-year or transfer student, this guide will prepare new students to cheer on Pitt football. First, students need to secure tickets. One of the nice parts of Pitt football is … [Read more...] about What to know before your first Pitt football game