In the midst of a dismal season, by no means were the Pittsburgh Panthers expected to defeat the Georgia Tech in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Especially because the last time the two teams played, the Yellow Jackets easily handled the Panthers, 61-52. But Tuesday night, winning is exactly what Pitt did, beating Georgia Tech 61-59 in a game that wasn't as close as the score indicated. (The Panthers led by 11, at one point.) It wasn’t a pretty win by any means, but Pitt got the job ... Read More
What happens to Pitt with Jamel Artis, Michael Young gone?
Seniors Michael Young and Jamel Artis are easily the best players on the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team. It’s hard to dispute. If there’s been one consistency for the Panthers in their dismal 2016-17 basketball season, it’s that Young and Artis always tend to lead the team in some sort of category. It could be points, rebounds, assists — or even steals. Young, a forward, has scored a team-leading 617 points thus far in the season (an average of almost 20 points per game), ... Read More
Pitt men’s basketball loses regular season finale to Virginia
The Pittsburgh Panthers lost their final regular-season game to the University of Virginia on Saturday by a disheartening score of 67-42. For Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings, it was the same old story. “We failed to guard their penetration, and that gave them some of their threes as well,” Stallings said after the game. “Offensively, we could never generate enough to keep it going, and, at our place, we hit shots and could sustain the times where we didn’t. Today, we were not able to do ... Read More
Riverhounds defeat Pitt men’s soccer team, 3-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continue to ride a positive wave of preseason momentum heading into the 2017 season. The Riverhounds faced the University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team on Saturday, and the Riverhounds won the match, 3-1, at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The Riverhounds were the first to get on the board, when Kevin Kerr scored in the 30’ minute off an assist from John Manga. Pitt quickly responded and got on the board when Colin Brezniak, assisted by Marcony Pimentel, chipped in a ... Read More
Panthers’ hopes of NCAA Tournament all but dashed after loss
If the Pittsburgh Panthers had any glimmer of hope for making the NCAA Tournament before their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, it’s now officially gone. Against Georgia Tech on Tuesday, the Panthers lost their third game in a row, 61-52. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets managed to snap their two-game losing streak. The win was important for the Yellow Jackets, who have a glimmer of a hope of making the NCAA Tournament. “I believe (with) eight wins in the ACC, how do you not be ... Read More
Relationship between Shane Campbell, Dave Brandt goes beyond Riverhounds
According to Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Shane Campbell, head coach Dave Brandt has always had faith in him. Campbell has history with Brandt. Campbell has known Brandt and his family since Campbell was 10; he played for Brandt’s former youth club FC Orange in Harrisburg. In fact, Campbell was convinced to change clubs and head to FC Orange by Brandt, due to his belief in Campbell’s potential. Brandt is also the reason why Campbell, a native of Lancaster, is a defender. He originally ... Read More
Panthers fall to No. 8 Tar Heels 85-67 on Senior Night
After losing Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team has now made it two losses in a row after falling to the No. 8 University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 85-67, on Saturday. After the game, head coach Kevin Stallings lamented the loss, while also providing his sympathies to the team's seniors, who were honored before the game. “It’s disappointing, obviously,” Stallings said. “I feel bad for our seniors. I certainly didn’t want them to go out in this fashion. They’ve ... Read More
Riverhounds beat University of Akron while Hollingsworth, Swanson return
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted their first preseason match at Highmark Stadium on Saturday and made a statement on the pitch, defeating the University of Akron 3-0. Although fans may be used to seeing new faces on the roster, the match featured two players who returned from last season, much to the fans’ surprise. The Riverhounds brought back Marshall Hollingsworth and Ben Swanson. The midfielders are on loan from the Columbus Crew SC, Pittsburgh's MLS affiliate club. Both were on the ... Read More
Pitt men’s basketball team falls to Wake Forest, 63-59
The Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team pulled off a huge upset Saturday, defeating the then-No. 17 Florida State Seminoles. However, the Panthers' taste of victory didn’t last long. Wednesday, Pitt headed to North Carolina to take on Wake Forest University, and the Demon Deacons defeated the Panthers, 63-59, in their home stadium. After the game, Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings kept it simple with his single post-game quote: “We played well enough, we were in position to win, we ... Read More
Riverhounds win preseason match against Duke, 2-0
A day after drawing in their first preseason match of the 2017 season, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds recorded their first win. Sunday, the team took on the Duke University men's soccer team, and Pittsburgh won the match, 2-0. Tallying goals for the club were captain Kevin Kerr in the 53’ minute and veteran midfielder Stephen Okai in the 55’ minute. Starting the match for the Riverhounds in goal was Keasel Broome. Against North Carolina FC, Trey Mitchell earned the start and Broome played the ... Read More