Two weeks ago, I attended Pitt men’s soccer’s win against Butler 4-1 on Monday, Sept. 8. The team was ranked No. 10 in the country and came into the game on a two-game losing streak. It was a Monday at the beginning of a busy week, and it certainly showed in the stands. While a couple hundred seats were filled in the meager bleachers offered by Ambrose Urbanic Field, nearly … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt needs a point system
Justin Zhao: The Pitt Cowboy’s origins
The 2024-25 seasons for the Pitt football and men’s basketball programs were uncertain and fluctuating. The year brought exhilarating highs and nauseating lows at a breakneck pace for fans. In times of tribulation and craziness, looking for constants is calming. One character stands out among the rest, especially during the football season. In a sea of blue and gold students … [Read more...] about Justin Zhao: The Pitt Cowboy’s origins
Weekly Pitt football column | The calm before the storm
Last week was a disaster for Pitt football. It was the kind of game that makes most players reflect. In their first away game of the season, the Panthers seemed rattled by a raucous crowd in West Virginia. The offense’s first play was a strip sack that they pounced on just in time. They could only muster six points off two interceptions in Mountaineer territory. The defense, … [Read more...] about Weekly Pitt football column | The calm before the storm
Column | What lies ahead for Pitt volleyball
For the first time this season, Pitt volleyball (8-2, ACC 0-0) gets to breathe. After an intense four-set victory over rival Penn State on the road, the Panthers now have a week off before conference play begins. This break is more than well deserved. Pitt’s win in front of a hostile Rec Hall crowd is more than just another mark in the win column. It’s a statement about … [Read more...] about Column | What lies ahead for Pitt volleyball
Preview | A few things to chew on before Pitt volleyball takes on Penn State
It’s rare that a defending national champion seeks revenge, but when Pitt volleyball steps on the floor against Penn State this Wednesday, that scenario will play out. Pitt demolished Penn State in front of a sold out crowd of 11,800 in the Petersen Events Center last season. The Panthers swept the Nittany Lions, winning 25-15, 25-19 and 25-18. The game was never close, and … [Read more...] about Preview | A few things to chew on before Pitt volleyball takes on Penn State