After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the program intelligently scheduled tough opponents. By doing so, Pitt gained in metrics like NET, ensuring a computer wouldn’t keep the team out of the tournament again. Even so, ACC … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU
Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball falls short in nail-biter against North Carolina
On Saturday evening, Pitt men’s basketball faced off against North Carolina, just 11 days after their previous matchup at home in Pittsburgh. After a much needed win over the Tar Heels in their last meeting, the Panthers headed into this highly anticipated game with big hopes. But Pitt couldn’t deliver a win, falling in a nail-biter. With a Quad One win on the line for Pitt, … [Read more...] about Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball falls short in nail-biter against North Carolina
Pitt men’s basketball to travel to UNC just 11 days after their last showdown
Less than a fortnight ago, Pitt men’s basketball hosted North Carolina in what was described as a “pivotal” game. After a back-and-forth 40 minutes, the Panthers clawed away with a 73-65 win against their ACC foe. After toppling the Tar Heels, though, Pitt fell right back down in a season-altering loss to Virginia. With their tournament chances sinking more and more by the … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball to travel to UNC just 11 days after their last showdown
Take Four | Rooting interests, new video game release and jersey discrepancy
Let The Jersey Numbers Do Their Job // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer How many Petterssons is too many Petterssons? That’s a question the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks are trying to answer. The Canucks recently acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson from Pittsburgh and are now up to three men with the same last name on their current roster. With so many Petterssons on the team, the newest … [Read more...] about Take Four | Rooting interests, new video game release and jersey discrepancy
Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend
Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The Panthers will head to Clearwater, Florida, to open their season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, an annual tournament that brings together top collegiate teams. Over the course of the … [Read more...] about Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend