Pitt volleyball has had a very hectic offseason — there is no secret about it. It especially had a wild offseason at the outside hitter position. The team knew it was losing Valeria Vazquez Gomez to graduation well before the season started, but rising junior Torrey Stafford transferring to Texas and Samara Coleman leaving for TCU were both unexpected events. And because of … [Read more...] about What are Pitt volleyball’s plans at outside hitter?
Luck of the Irish: Misfortunes haunt Pitt
It doesn’t get worse than this for redshirt senior Zack Austin. He ended his Pitt career with an iffy last-second foul called on him to lose Pitt the game and end his team’s season. “I’ve been coaching for 25 years, [it was] the worst way to end a ball game,” head coach Jeff Capel said on Pitt’s 55-54 heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame. “…Still can’t believe it.” Austin’s Pitt … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irish: Misfortunes haunt Pitt
Column | DK Metcalf trade is reputation-defining for Steelers’ front office
At a turning point in the franchise, Pittsburgh Steelers fans were enthused when Omar Khan was named the new general manager. Coinciding with the retirement of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2022, this move ushered in a new era of football in the 412. Along with his right-hand man Andy Weidl, fans hoped that new eyes could help elevate the Steelers’ current core and get them … [Read more...] about Column | DK Metcalf trade is reputation-defining for Steelers’ front office
Pitt men’s basketball looks for luck in first round of ACC tournament
After finishing out the season losing four of their last five, Pitt men’s basketball will compete in the ACC tournament as the No. 13 seed. A first-round rematch with No. 12 seed Notre Dame at 2 p.m. on Tuesday awaits the Panthers to keep their season alive. The Panthers and the Irish both head into this game coming off of massive wins against Boston College and California, … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball looks for luck in first round of ACC tournament
Pitt athletics faces highs and lows in competition over spring break
While most Pitt students had a break from classes to vacation or travel home, some student-athletes stayed on campus to continue competition. As winter sports wrap up the season, the Panthers’ spring sports are in full swing with matchups home and away. Men’s basketball Pitt men’s basketball (17-14, ACC 8-12) wrapped up the regular season with three games over the break. The … [Read more...] about Pitt athletics faces highs and lows in competition over spring break