When National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman first announced the creation of a limited international tournament, the reaction was a bit mixed. The 4 Nations Face-Off, which features the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland, was certainly a new and innovative idea — not something the NHL is known for — but no one knew how it would actually play out. With Bettman … [Read more...] about Column | NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is its best idea in years
Pitt men’s basketball comes back from 16 point deficit to beat Syracuse
Pitt men’s basketball (16-10, 7-8 ACC) overcame a 16-point deficit to smash the struggling Syracuse Orange (11-16, 5-11 ACC) 80-69 — marking its 25th all-time victory against the Orange. Defense won the game for Pitt with eight blocks ensuring the game didn’t get away from the team in a turbulent first 20 minutes. Redshirt senior forward Zack Austin and senior guard Ishmael … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball comes back from 16 point deficit to beat Syracuse
Pitt Athletics find success during action-packed weekend
From the diamond to the wrestling mat, Pitt athletics competed in another action-packed sports weekend — highlighted by Pitt baseball opening its season on a sweep and Track and Field closing their regular season on 12 personal bests. Overall, the Panthers found plenty of success on Valentine’s Weekend. Baseball Pitt Baseball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) began its season with a three-game … [Read more...] about Pitt Athletics find success during action-packed weekend
Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball schedule offers postseason promise
On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (15-10, 6-8 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-65 home victory over Miami (6-19, 2-12 ACC). The win helped the Panthers refocus its sights on the ACC tournament. As the season nears its end, Pitt will look to build momentum, although it’s possibly too little too late. The Panthers dropped out of ESPN’s “Next Four Out” after … [Read more...] about Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball schedule offers postseason promise
Lowe-less Pitt men’s basketball beats Miami
Pitt men’s basketball (15-10, ACC 6-8) matched up with struggling Miami (6-19, ACC 2-12) without 30% of its season scoring with graduate student guard Damian Dunn and sophomore guard Jaland Lowe out with injury. But Pitt still made it happen against Miami, winning 74-65. “[Jaland] Lowe is an essential piece of our offense, but I kind of told the guys before the game like … [Read more...] about Lowe-less Pitt men’s basketball beats Miami