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Olivia Babcock of the University of Pittsburgh has been named the 2025 AVCA Division I Women's Player of the Year for the second consecutive time, recognizing her outstanding performance that helped her team reach the NCAA semifinals, with impressive stats and multiple honors.
Pittsburgh Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi highlighted his team's focus on stopping the run and used motivational tactics to inspire a 30-13 victory over Syracuse in their college football game.
Syracuse football suffered a 30-13 loss to Pittsburgh, plagued by a non-existent offense, quarterback struggles, and costly mistakes, despite a strong defensive effort with seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
After 30 years as the Pittsburgh Steelers' play-by-play announcer, Bill Hillgrove, 83, is retiring, but will continue calling University of Pittsburgh basketball and football games. He was handpicked for the Steelers job by late owner Dan Rooney and called four Super Bowls during his tenure. Hillgrove, who also covered Pitt sports for over 50 years, received several broadcasting awards and is known for his storytelling. He leaves behind a legacy of memorable calls, including the interception by Troy Polamalu in the 2008 AFC Championship Game.
The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a college basketball game, with experts analyzing the point spread and offering their picks. Wake Forest is in a tough spot between a recent loss and an upcoming game against Duke, while Pitt has been on a winning streak, including victories against Duke and Virginia. The performance of Pitt's Blake Hinson, who has been excelling in shooting, is seen as crucial in determining the outcome of the game.
Walter Clayton Jr. scores 28 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Florida Gators to an 86-71 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers in the NIT Season Tip-Off. The Gators shot 47% from the field and defended the Panthers at a 35% clip. They outscored Pitt in transition points, had more assists and fewer turnovers, and their bench outscored Pitt's. Clayton's former coach, Rick Pitino, was in attendance and jokingly criticized his defense. The Gators will face Baylor in the tournament championship.
Walter Clayton Jr. scores 28 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Florida Gators to an 86-71 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. The Gators shot 47% from the field and defended the Panthers at a 35% clip. They outscored Pitt in transition points, had more assists and fewer turnovers, and their bench outscored Pitt's bench. Florida will face Baylor in the tournament championship.
The Florida Gators defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 86-71 in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 28 points, while Tyrese Samuel contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds. Despite an early injury to center Micah Handlogten, Florida rallied in the second half, shooting 53% and forcing nine turnovers. The Gators will now face No. 13 Baylor in the NIT championship game.
Kenny Pickett's ability to perform under pressure in the fourth quarter is gaining attention, showcasing his talent and leadership on the football field for the Pittsburgh Panthers in college football.
The Louisville Cardinals (6-0) will face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-4) in a college football game. Louisville is favored by 7.5 points and is looking to maintain their undefeated record. The Cardinals have a strong offense led by quarterback Jack Plummer and wide receiver Chris Bell. On the other hand, the Panthers have struggled this season, particularly on offense with poor quarterback play and a struggling offensive line. The Cardinals are aiming for their first 7-0 start since 2012, while Pitt is hoping to spoil their opponent's Homecoming weekend.
Jacksonville Jaguars' sixth-round draft pick, Erick Hallett, missed calls from the team due to his phone being on silent, but eventually spoke to the coach and general manager who were impressed with his versatility on defense. Hallett played for the Pittsburgh Panthers and had 54 total tackles and three interceptions in 13 games in 2022.
Pittsburgh Panthers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey shares his experience meeting Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who has had a significant impact on his football career.
The Pittsburgh Panthers will face off against the Xavier Musketeers in the Midwest region of the NCAA Tournament. Pittsburgh is coming off a 59-41 win against the Iowa State Cyclones, while Xavier narrowly avoided an upset against the Kennesaw State Owls with a 72-67 win. The Panthers are an outstanding offensive team, while the Musketeers have been solid offensively. The best bet is to go with the Pittsburgh Panthers getting a handful of points in this game, and the under 152.5 points.
No. 3 Xavier Musketeers will face No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 12:10 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum on CBS. The winner will advance to next weekend's Sweet 16 in Kansas City, Missouri.