Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC) left Chapel Hill victorious for the first time in school history with a 34-24 win over ACC opponent North Carolina (3-3, 0-2 ACC). The last time Pitt started 5-0 was 1991. Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein finished with 381 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. The breakout star connected on 60% of his throws while rushing for 76 yards and a … [Read more...] about Record breakers and history makers, Pitt football takes down North Carolina
Pitt athletics prepare for a weekend away
This weekend, Pitt volleyball heads north looking to stay unbeaten while both swimming and cross country race to have a successful weekend at their meets. Volleyball No. 1 Pitt volleyball looks to keep its undefeated set and match streak alive this weekend as the Panthers travel to New England and New York for two ACC matchups. Pitt heads to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, on … [Read more...] about Pitt athletics prepare for a weekend away
Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina
Pitt football is undefeated heading into ACC play and, after a bye week, travels to North Carolina on Saturday for a noon kickoff. Pitt has never walked out of Chapel Hill victorious in seven trips, something they’re looking to change after the dominant start to the season. This year, Pitt is averaging 48.5 points per game, the fifth-most in the nation. But the Panthers have … [Read more...] about Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina
Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast
The Pirates’ 2024 season officially came to a close on Sunday with a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees, ending a season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention weeks ago. It’s the Pirates’ sixth straight losing season, ninth without a playoff appearance and 28th losing season since 1992 — the last time they claimed a division pennant. For decades, so many Pirates … [Read more...] about Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast
Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports
Pitt fall sports are off to a stellar start this year, specifically, the two undefeated teams — No. 1-ranked volleyball is 12-0 and football is 4-0. Maybe it’s the tried-and-true head coaching experience of Dan Fisher and Pat Narduzzi that is the secret ingredient this season. Or maybe, it’s the jersey numbers that are lucky this autumn. Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks and … [Read more...] about Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports