Welcome to Take Madness, The Pitt News’ version of March Madness, but with hot sports takes. First up — the 412 region, featuring four writers from the Pittsburgh area. You, the readers, can vote on The Pitt News sports desk’s Instagram and X accounts. The Pens’ winning streak accelerates their rebuild // No. 1 Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer The Pittsburgh Penguins were … [Read more...] about Take Madness | 412 REGION
Column | Pitt ends a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign
What was once a season full of promise and return to glory turned into a season of disappointment and heartbreak for Pitt men’s basketball. At one point this season, Pitt ranked fifth in the net rankings, No. 18 in the AP Poll and looked like a lock for a high seed in the NCAA tournament. Pitt entered the new year with an impressive 10-2 record and a couple of solid wins under … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt ends a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign
Column | Pitt men’s basketball season was not decided by one call
There are five seconds left, and the game is tied at 54 a piece. Notre Dame sophomore guard Markus Burton drives to his right and rises up in an effort to send Pitt home and advance the Fighting Irish to the second round of the ACC tournament. The ball flies through the air and bounces off the rim. In the same second, junior Notre Dame forward Tae Davis grabs the miss and … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt men’s basketball season was not decided by one call
‘We want the work and we like the work’: Pitt lacrosse takes down Liberty and anticipates the season ahead
Pitt women’s lacrosse took on Liberty at home at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday. Their 15-6 victory successfully snapped the Flames’ six-game winning streak. Coming into this game, head coach Emily Boissonneault knew this matchup wouldn’t be an easy feat for the Panthers. “Hard work,” Boissonneault said. “Liberty does a really great job of applying a ton of pressure, so we told … [Read more...] about ‘We want the work and we like the work’: Pitt lacrosse takes down Liberty and anticipates the season ahead
“Natural leader”: Blaire Bayless looks to showcase loyalty and talent in 2025
Blaire Bayless has always shown loyalty. It’s a trait about her that has never been questioned. Whoever Bayless is with, that’s who she stands beside to this day. She has stayed in the same friend group since kindergarten and played for the same volleyball club throughout all of her years while playing in the club volleyball circuit. Pitt’s junior outside hitter and once … [Read more...] about “Natural leader”: Blaire Bayless looks to showcase loyalty and talent in 2025