Every aspiring soccer player dreams of playing on the big stage under the bright lights — and for Olivia Lee, that dream became a reality when she officially signed for the Panthers on Nov. 23, 2021. Raised in Westchester County, New York, Lee attended Scarsdale High School, where she played two seasons for the varsity soccer team. In that short span, she surfaced as a dynamic … [Read more...] about From Scarsdale to Steel City: Olivia Lee’s journey to captainship
The Pitt News predicts the NBA Playoffs
The Celtics won’t have a “down year” like many critics say // Pablo Aizenman, Staff Writer The Celtics still have superstar Jaylen Brown, the reigning sixth man of the year winner Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. This may not seem like a championship year for the Celtics — they are still a young team full of energy and talent, making this far from a “lost” season, as many … [Read more...] about The Pitt News predicts the NBA Playoffs
Takeaways from Pitt men’s soccer 4-2 win over Syracuse
Pitt snagged its first ACC win of the season with a 4-2 victory over Syracuse, catapulted by a hat trick by graduate student midfielder Arnau Vilamitjana. Scoring first for the Panthers was gigantic. Any soccer team wants to score first to set the tone. For Pitt, getting the first goal was imperative to their success. Before Vilamitjana netted a penalty kick at the 7:51 mark … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Pitt men’s soccer 4-2 win over Syracuse
Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs. Syracuse
Pitt is it. The Panthers dominate Syracuse 34-21 // Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer The Panthers are back and finally getting into the groove. It’s like they hit the lottery all at once. In senior running back Desmond Reid’s return, he put on a show with two touchdowns and was the only player in the nation last week to record over 45 rushing and 155 receiving yards. True … [Read more...] about Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs. Syracuse
Three keys to victory against Syracuse
Pitt comes into its contest against rival Syracuse, riding high after its upset win over then No. 25 Florida State. Following a rocky start to the season, the Panthers are bringing a two-game winning streak to upstate New York, feeling the rejuvenation brought by first-year quarterback Mason Heintschel. Syracuse comes into the game completely opposite of Pitt. After starting … [Read more...] about Three keys to victory against Syracuse