While Pitt students were away, hopefully enjoying lots of turkey, Pitt Athletics had a busy week at home and on the road. Here’s everything that happened in sports to keep you up to date. Volleyball Volleyball swept all three matchups over the break, earning a share of the ACC Championship title. Starting with Boston College (16-16, 5-15 ACC), the No. 4 Panthers (26-4, 18-2 … [Read more...] about Panthers rack up wins and records over the break
Hurricanes go full 305 in the 412, taking down Pitt football 38-7
Thirty-six degrees. A wrath of Hurricanes met a steel-gray winter front in the heart of Pittsburgh. Then came the Hurricanes, of whom, by night’s end, made the Steel City their stage. The Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff hopes live on, as they defeated the Pitt Panthers 38-7. Flat start — ‘Canes step on the gas Both teams entered this contest ranked as the top two rushing … [Read more...] about Hurricanes go full 305 in the 412, taking down Pitt football 38-7
Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball faces a 69-63 reality check after upset by Scranton
Almost unheard of in women’s basketball, Pitt lost 69-63 at home to Scranton, a Division 3 school. On Sunday, Nov. 16, this Division 3 program walked into the Petersen Events Center and called into question the gap between D3 and ACC teams. The game was an exhibition for Scranton but counted as a full regular-season game for Pitt, and the Panthers will have to face their now … [Read more...] about Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball faces a 69-63 reality check after upset by Scranton
Prediction | Georgia Tech will take down Pitt and end its hopes of an ACC title
Pitt feels the sting, Georgia Tech 38-33 // Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer Pitt heads to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the first time since 2021 to face the Ramblin’ Wreck of Georgia Tech. History as of late leans Pitt’s way — 4-1 in their last five trips to Atlanta and three straight games with 20 plus points — but both teams enter this matchup tangled at the top of the ACC. For … [Read more...] about Prediction | Georgia Tech will take down Pitt and end its hopes of an ACC title
Predict Four | The Pitt News is split on who will win against Miami at noon tomorrow
Pitt holds off a storm, winning 28-24// Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer Pitt’s record against Miami is, quite frankly, a little alarming — just 12 wins in 41 meetings. Momentum matters, and right now Pitt has it. Coming off an explosive 42-28 win over Georgia Tech, where the Panthers put up over 400 yards of total offense and held the Yellow Jackets below their season averages, … [Read more...] about Predict Four | The Pitt News is split on who will win against Miami at noon tomorrow