Pitt took care of business on Saturday night, sweeping Oklahoma (28-26, 25-21, 25-19). The Panthers weren’t at their best against the Sooners, but they still pushed through, earning Pitt its fifth consecutive Sweet Sixteen berth. “We found a way to win when we weren’t totally feeling our best,” head coach Dan Fisher said. “So I’m really proud of this group.” Sophomore opposite … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma
Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season
San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser, joined said lawsuit. Slusser “Advanced both a Title IX complaint and a formal lawsuit against Fleming.” The subsequent politics centered around her identity led to several … [Read more...] about Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season
Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers
Wide receiver Ben Skowronek hasn’t had it easy during the last year. A former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, Skowronek had the luck of getting drafted by the team that would win the Super Bowl that year. Despite his modest contributions of 13 total catches for 145 yards, Skowronek earned himself a Super Bowl ring with the Rams. It wasn’t until his … [Read more...] about Column | Ben Skowronek serving as unsung hero for Steelers
Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game
Pitt women’s basketball (5-5, 0-0 ACC) fell to its crosstown foe Wednesday evening in the 42nd edition of the City Game against Duquesne (5-2, 0-0 A10). The last time the pair met, the Dukes escaped with a 56-55 win despite last year’s junior guard Bella Perkins’ six-point push in the final 11 seconds of the game. The Panthers faced the Dukes again, only this time without … [Read more...] about Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne 69-73 in the 42nd City Game
Pittsburgh sports and NFL talk dominate this week’s Take Four
The Chiefs are running on luck // Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer It’s no surprise that the back-to-back Superbowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, have one of the best records in the NFL. This season, however, looks a little different for the seemingly unstoppable Chiefs of 2023-2024. Despite still holding an 11-1 record, the Chiefs have won nine games by only seven points or … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh sports and NFL talk dominate this week’s Take Four
