Pitt's Jamie Dixon: We Didn't Do Enough To Win Against Syracuse
Says they put themselves in good position but they failed to make shots down the stretch and that was the difference.
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Says they put themselves in good position but they failed to make shots down the stretch and that was the difference.
It was a tough day for the Pitt women's basketball team as the Panthers came up short as they lost to the Syracuse Orange by a score of 58-47 this afternoon.
Freshman point guard Tyler Ennis scored 16 points, including two driving layups and two free throws in the final 2 minutes, and No. 2 Syracuse beat No. 22 Pittsburgh 59-54 on Saturday in a battle for first place in the ACC between the two former Big East rivals.
Gottlieb says Pitt knows how to beat that Syracuse zone and he expects this one could go Pitt's way.
Davis feels that, while Pitt can certainly earn more respect as conference play continues, they still need to strengthen their non-conference schedule, which he considers to be unbecoming of an elite program.
Gateway High School and University of Pittsburgh football standout Curtis Bray passed away suddenly at the age of 43.
Pitt just kept coming, in waves, furiously pounding the boards. In no time at all, the 22nd-ranked Panthers have put their stamp on the Atlantic Coast Conference.
After having big wins against Maryland and Wake Forest, senior forward Lamar Patterson has been named ACC Player of the week for the second time this season.
After a big 14-1 start to Pitt's season, the Panthers suffered a huge loss as redshirt sophomore forward Durand Johnson will miss the rest of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and torn meniscus in his right knee after Saturday's win against Wake Forest.
Pitt shot out to an early lead Saturday against Wake Forest and didn't look back as they notched their third straight Atlantic Coast Conference win by a score of 80-65.
It would have been better had this Mr. Smith gone to Washington.
Former Pitt basketball star Charles Smith has found himself in the middle of a controversy as he recently traveled to North Korea with a group of former basketball players led by Dennis Rodman to play a game for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's birthday.
Colts OL and Pitt football alumnus Mike McGlynn joined The Fan Morning Show for an interview aired on Wednesday to talk about the Colts' playoff run and to offer his thoughts on the state of Pitt football.
Pitt Freshman Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd had a record breaking year at Pitt and is now being recognized for those efforts as he was voted to the 13th Annual Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli spent more than 30 years as Penn State University's Director of Athletic Medicine.
The Pirates were held hitless until the 5th inning on Tuesday night in Arizona.
Melanie Green has earned a spot in the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club next month.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
A facility tasked with treating children with mental health issues and disabilities in the Pittsburgh area is facing five sexual abuse lawsuits.
Newborn babies at Magee-Womens Hospital are celebrating their first Mother's Day in adorable handmade bee outfits.
A mother said her two young children were dropped off alone at a bus stop in Point Marion with no one there to pick them up.
The death of a woman found in "deplorable conditions" in Fayette County has been ruled a homicide, the coroner said.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
In just one week, Heather Abraham and David Highfield will throw out the first pitch at PNC Park, so they called in an old friend for some pointers!
Getting a chance to walk on the field at PNC Park is basically a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but not only can you do that, it will be for a good cause!
Anna Hazo was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and at just 25 years old, she's been writing music. Now, from a studio created by herself, she's got a song that this year's graduates will be humming for a long time.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
The Penguins announced contract extensions for forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli spent more than 30 years as Penn State University's Director of Athletic Medicine.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A facility tasked with treating children with mental health issues and disabilities in the Pittsburgh area is facing five sexual abuse lawsuits.
A mother said her two young children were dropped off alone at a bus stop in Point Marion with no one there to pick them up.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier joins us like he does every Thursday for the best weekend events happening in the 'Burgh!
All across Pittsburgh, schools, museums, parks, and libraries are turning into "hands-on hubs" for learning and Yu-Ling Behr of Kidsburgh joins us to tell us what fun your kids could be having!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
