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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before a game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, January 18.

Pitt men’s basketball navigating transfer portal difficulties

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball is like any other team in the world of large NIL deals and a transfer portal overflowing with players searching for a better opportunity. The Panthers must fight all offseason to...

EJ Borghetti poses for a portrait.

E.J. Borghetti: Humbly helping Pitt athletics find its voice

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer April 14, 2025

“Here’s how to fight: You fight until they kill you, until they kill you and stop your heart, and then you let them carry you out of the room. But you fight until they carry,” Peggy Noonan, a columnist...

Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.

Pitt football 2025 NFL Draft preview

By Conor Hutchison and Sean McQuillian April 8, 2025

Pitt football has a long tradition of developing some of the best to ever play their position. Dan Marino, Larry Fitzgerald and Aaron Donald are shining examples of what a Panther at the next level could...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Takeaways | Crucial discoveries made in victory over Tar Heels

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball fed off an energetic Oakland Zoo to put on a defensive showcase in a 73-65 win over North Carolina. The Panthers held the Tar Heels to 21 points in the second half — a season...

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

Takeaways | Pitt basketball finds its footing against Syracuse

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball conquered its first ACC opponent for the first time in three weeks with a 77-73 road victory against Syracuse. With the Panthers’ hopes of receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Behind Enemy Lines: Syracuse student newspaper breaks down the Orange and the Panthers ahead of ACC Basketball match-up

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball is on the wrong end of a four-game losing streak for the first time since late in the 2021-22 season. Early in the season, enthusiasm enveloped the Panthers’ faithful—a bid...

'It’s all about energy': Pitt men’s basketball managers deliver for the program

‘It’s all about energy’: Pitt men’s basketball managers deliver for the program

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2025

Credit and appreciation are unequally distributed rewards. The lead singer, star actor or quarterback often earns the lion's share. There are always necessary faces unshown but needed to put those stars...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) prepares to pass the ball during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt wakes up too late against Florida State, loses third straight

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball dropped their third-straight game 82-70 to Florida State. The Panthers are now 12-5 and 7th in the ACC. After an abysmal first half, Pitt found a much-needed offensive spark...

Pitt men’s basketball players help redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) to his feet during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball stays hot over winter break, conquering California ACC newcomers

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 5, 2025

The new year is a time for change. Most people lay out resolutions while striving to excel in the new year. Pitt men’s basketball’s goal is simple — dominate the ACC and make the NCAA Tournament. Over...

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger November 12, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball moves to 3-0 on the season after an 83-64 defensive win against Gardner-Webb. Pitt held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to 39.7% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. “It...

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