Pitt volleyball got its first victory of the season against TCU in four sets in its first game of the State Farm Showcase. Despite losing the second set 25-22, the Panthers bounced back to claim the final two sets of the match handily, 25-15 and 25-21, and won three sets to one. By the numbers There was a lot of back-and-forth between the Panthers and the Horned Frogs for the … [Read more...] about Panthers wash out Horned Frogs in first game of State Farm Showcase
Three keys to victory against Duquesne
Pittsburgh enters a civil war on Saturday as the “City Game,” the historic rivalry between Pitt and Duquesne, returns for the first time since 1939. The two Pittsburgh-based schools played six times from 1932 to 1939, with Pitt hosting each meeting and holding a 4-2 record. Fans of early 20th-century football had to sit through many shutouts, and they would have seen four … [Read more...] about Three keys to victory against Duquesne
Pitt triumphs over Duquesne in battle of the ‘burgh to kick off the 2025 season
There are very few things that have remained the same since the year 1939. However, one thing that has withstood the test of time is the Panthers’ ability to best the Dukes in a football game. For the sixth time since 1932, Pitt (1-0, ACC 0-0) once again emerged victorious over Duquesne (0-1, NEC 0-0) in this year’s City Game, winning 61-9 and once again proving Pitt is the … [Read more...] about Pitt triumphs over Duquesne in battle of the ‘burgh to kick off the 2025 season
Lesser-Known Pitt Football Players who will determine the season
The end of last season left a sour taste in the mouths of Pitt football fans. After a 7-0 start to the season, a six-game losing streak ended in a heartbreaking bowl game loss to Toledo in overtime. In the current transfer portal era of college football, one would expect such a difficult second half of a season to break a team, but with many rumors swirling during the … [Read more...] about Lesser-Known Pitt Football Players who will determine the season
Previewing the fall sports season for Pittsburgh sports
To put it simply, professional sports in Pittsburgh have had a rough stretch. Last year, the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins had substandard performances without upgrading any of their rosters. The Pirates are a lost cause, but for the Steelers and Penguins, there is an opportunity to either turn things around or maintain mediocrity. Pirates The Pirates have put on their usual … [Read more...] about Previewing the fall sports season for Pittsburgh sports