Brandin Cummings is the key to Pitt’s success this season // Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor Pitt men’s basketball has a very intriguing season in front of it. It’s clearly not the most talented team head coach Jeff Capel has assembled, but it has a chance to do some damage in the ACC. Each of the transfers Capel grabbed in the Portal can provide some value to this team, and … [Read more...] about The Pitt News Staff is not very high on Pitt men’s basketball in 2025-2026
Three keys to victory against Stanford
The Panthers head to iconic Stanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday to take on a newer ACC opponent in Stanford after blowing out NC State. Stanford is 3-5 on the year and only 2-3 in the ACC, making them one of the bottom teams in the conference. Stanford is 3-0 at home so far this year, but the Panthers need to end this streak if they want to win the ACC. Pitt stands … [Read more...] about Three keys to victory against Stanford
Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs. Stanford
Pitt survives Stanford trap, 33-31 // Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer This game feels … strange. For the first time in almost 103 years, the Panthers will travel 2,649 miles out west to take on the Stanford Cardinal. Sure, look at the team records. The Cardinal are 3-5 (2-3 ACC) coming off a seven-point showing at the U. But, this game is a must-win for Stanford — if they want to … [Read more...] about Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs. Stanford
Takeaways | Pitt adjusts after halftime, dominates UPJ in 100-65 blowout
Pitt was asleep for the first 20 minutes, flat on both ends of the floor. Ball movement slowed, and defensive energy followed. Pitt-Johnstown couldn’t seem to miss in the first half, making it a hard watch for any Pitt men’s basketball fan. The Panthers trailed by as many as nine points before halftime, and the few fans in the Pete had little to cheer for, unsure what to make … [Read more...] about Takeaways | Pitt adjusts after halftime, dominates UPJ in 100-65 blowout
Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball puts up 101 against Pitt-Johnstown in thriller exhibition
Pitt women’s basketball had no trouble in its exhibition match against branch campus foe Pitt-Johnstown, defeating the Mountain Cats 101-46. Look out for Nylah Wilson First-year guard Nylah Wilson stood out in her first game at Pitt. She put up 15 points, the second-most points scored by one player in the game — the most was 17 by junior guard Carla Viegas. Wilson was all in … [Read more...] about Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball puts up 101 against Pitt-Johnstown in thriller exhibition