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Pitt's Michael Young blocks a shot by Duquesne's Darius Lewis in the first half at Consol Energy Center Friday night.

Ferry realizes worst fear: Dukes no match inside for Pitt

Duquesne coach Jim Ferry was livid over his team's inside play as Pitt muscled its way to another big victory in the City Game.

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Pitt's James Robinson gets by Duquesne's Jordan Stevens in the first half at Consol Energy Center Friday night.

Panthers take City Game beating Dukes, 76-62

Coaches and players on Duquesne’s basketball team have changed over the years but this fact has not: Duquesne still can’t beat Pitt.

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Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon on Duquesne: "They have experienced guards who have played a lot of minutes and know how to play and can really shoot the basketball. That is the thing that really stands out and is the thing we are most aware of; we know we have to contain their 3-point shooters."

Crosstown rival Duquesne offers no reprieve for Pitt defense

The Panthers can usually count on a victory against the Dukes, but their recent defensive struggles could prove costly again.

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In an arena packed with red-clad fans, Pitt coach Jamie Dixon coaches on the sidelines Tuesday against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana topped the Panthers, 81-69.

Hefty helping of early road games taking toll on Panthers

Pitt has started the season uncharacteristically slowly — a likely result of six early road games for a team without two of its top players.

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Pitt running back James Conner dives for a 14-yard touchdown against Duke on Nov. 1 at Heinz Field.

Pitt's Conner named ACC player of the year

Star running back James Conner has had a memorable season, one recognized by the ACC media, which awarded him top postseason honors.

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Pitt head coach Paul Chryst talks with quarterback Chad Voytik late in the second quarter against Syracuse at Heinz Field Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 12.3.14

Sam takes your questions on the bowl bound Panthers.

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Pitt running back James Conner, one of four Panthers players selected to the All-ACC teams.

Four Panthers stars earn All-ACC honors

ACC recognizes Pitt's star power -- RB James Conner, WR Tyler Boyd, OT T.J. Clemmings and OG Matt Rotheram.

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Pitt guard Chris Jones, left, puts up a shot against Indiana's Hanner Mosquera-Perea in the first half Tuesday in Bloomington, Ind.

Pitt falls to Indiana, 81-69

Indiana scored in just about every way possible and built their lead before the Panthers made a desperate push to try to get back in the

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Panthers face challenge in guarding Indiana's top shooters

Indiana to test Pitt's improving defense in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game Tuesday night in Bloomington, Ind.

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Chris James breaks away from Miami’s Denzel Perryman (52) en route to a touchdown in the second half that helped the Panthers defeat the Hurricanes and secure a spot in the postseason. The victory was the sixth of the season for Pitt.

Pitt's bowl destination unknown

With games yet to be played, Pitt’s bowl prospect won’t be determined until the dust settles.

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Pitt coach Jamie Dixon said he doesn’t mind going on the road to play non-conference games because it helps get the Panthers ready for tough ACC road games. The Panthers (4-2) play at Indiana (5-1) Tuesday at Assembly Hall in Bloomington in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

ACC, Big Ten in battle at basketball's top

This year the ACC-Big Ten Challenge expands to 14 games starting tonight with two games: Nebraska at Florida State and Rutgers at Clemson.

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Pitt's Tyler Boyd celebrates a touchdown against Syracuse in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on Nov. 22, 2014. Boyd, James Conner and T.J. Clemmings earned all-ACC honors this season.

Three Pitt players named to all-ACC first team

Running back James Conner, wide receiver Tyler Boyd and right tackle T.J. Clemmings were all selected to the all-ACC first team.

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Pitt forward Ryan Luther impressed coach Jamie Dixon with his improvement on defense -- and overall -- after a four-game trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational last week.

Luther's improved defense gives him early opportunity with Panthers

Ryan Luther was ready to pounce if given the chance to play this early in his freshman season -- but he didn't expect to be used for

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Pitt clinches bowl game, beating Miami 35-23

James Conner set the Panthers’ single-season total touchdown record, surpassing Tony Dorsett’s mark of 23, set in 1976.

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Pitt's Tyler Boyd pulls in a pass during a game at Heinz Field on October 25, 2014.

Pitt closes regular season tonight against Miami

Panthers hope for a win that would qualify them for a bowl game and the practice benefits that comes with it.

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Ron Cook: College football a downer this year

Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia have pretty much gone from bad to worse in 2014.

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Pitt forward Derrick Randall has the ball stripped by Kansas State guard Jevon Thomas Wednesday in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Pitt makes progress on Hawaii trip, especially on defense

Defense shows improvement in confidence-building win against Kansas State that capped the progress made in Pitt’s Hawaii trip.

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Pitt running back James Conner has 1,600 yards rushing for a 169-yard edge on Miami's Duke Johnson.

Hurricanes' Johnson, Panthers' Conner produce at RB in different ways

If he plays, Pitt's James Conner will be trying to maintain his edge over Miami's Duke Johnson as the ACC's rushing leader.

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Pitt's Mike Shanahan is taken down by Miami's Sean Spence in a 2010 game. The Steelers chose Spence in the third round of the NFL draft.

Beating Miami a rare feat for Pitt

This is the closest thing the Panthers have to a rivalry game over Thanksgiving, only problem is, it has been decidedly one-sided.

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Defense finally shows up for Pitt

Panthers hold Kansas State in check; freshman Ryan Luther contributes 13 points and three big 3-pointers in victory.

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Pitt center Derrick Randall passes the ball while being defended by San Diego State forward J.J. O'Brien (20) and his teammate, forward Skylar Spencer, right, in the first half Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinal in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Pitt sputters offensively in loss to San Diego State

San Diego State used its defense to beat the Panthers, 74-57, in an EA Sports Maui Invitational semifinal at Lahaina Civic Center.

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Pitt's Tyler Boyd pulls in a pass in front of Syracuse' Brandon Reddish in the second quarter at Heinz Field Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 11.26.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers who must win in Miami if they are to be bowl bound this season.

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Pitt's Isaac Bennett leaps over defenders as he gains yardage against Syracuse in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Pitt senior essence of a team player

Even though he has been supplanted by younger backs during his career, Isaac Bennett still has been a valuable contributor for the Panthers.

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West Virginia's Daryl Worley reacts after TCU's Jaden Oberkrom kicked the winning field goal at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown on Nov. 1.

Gene Collier: Rivalries beat bowl games

Forget pursuit of a bowl, the region’s middling college teams are better off piling on each other than piling on a meaningless sixth win.

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Ryan Luther (4) controls a rebound as teammate James Robinson, left, ducks out of the way Monday night in Hawaii.

Pitt pulls away from Chaminade, 81-68

Pitt struggled against Chaminade but sophomore forward Mike Young scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and led Panthers to victory.

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Pitt's James Conner looks for running room against Syracuse in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt notebook: Conner’s status still unclear for finale

Panthers running back bothered by hip injury, availability for game Saturday against Miami won't be decided until later this week.

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Chaminade Silverswords coach Eric Bovaird, a Brockway native, attends a news conference for the 2014 EA Sports Maui Invitational Sunday at the Sheraton Maui Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Pitt faces Chaminade, coached by Brockway native, in Maui Invitational

The Panthers open the EA Sports Maui Invitational today against Chaminade, led by coach Eric Bovaird, a Western Pennsylvania native.

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Pitt's Tyler Boyd celebrates a touchdown against Syracuse in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field Saturday.

Panthers not ready to end football season

Though Pitt’s record turned quickly, the Panthers are savoring — not lamenting — a win-or-go-home end to the regular season.

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James Madison's Toia Giggetts goes to the basket as Pitt forward Monica Wignot defends Sunday in in Harrisonburg, Va.

No. 23 James Madison dominates Pitt women

Pitt fell to 2-2 overall after an 80-64 loss to No. 23-ranked James Madison (4-0) at JMU Convocation Center in Harrisonburg, Va.

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Pitt coach Jamie Dixon was disappointed with his team's defense in a 74-70 loss to Hawaii late Friday night.

Inexperienced Panthers deal with defensive shortcomings

After Pitt snuck by its first two games with subpar defense, Hawaii finally burned the Panthers porous unit in a loss late Friday night.

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Pitt's Dontez Ford pulls in a pass for a touchdown as he's defended by Syracuse's Ritchy Desir and Darius Kelly in the second quarter at Heinz Field Saturday.

Bowl berth still in sight for Pitt

Even with its star running back sidelined for most of the game, Pitt bounced back from three consecutive losses.

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Hawaii's Rainbow Warriors beat Pitt in Maui, 74-70

For the first time this season the Panthers left the confines of the Petersen Events Center and for the first time this season they lost.

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Panthers offensive lineman Matt Rotheram, left, shown here practicing during preseason in August at the team's South Side facility, will play his final home game today.

Small class of seniors play final home game at Pitt

Eleven players hoping to end the tailspin and help Panthers win final two games to become bowl eligible.

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Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon calls out a play to his team as they take on Niagara in the first half at the Petersen Events Center Friday night, November 14, 2014.

Hawaii once was home for Pitt coach

Jamie Dixon got his first full-time basketball job at Hawaii and also met his wife there.

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Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon calls a play out to his team in a game last season at Petersen Events Center.

Gene Collier: Jamie Dixon puts Pitt in right places

Panthers basketball coach Jamie Dixon has his players and program where they want to be in more ways than one.

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Pitt wrestling overmatched by Penn State

The four-time reigning national champion Nittany Lions picked up a 24-12 victory against Pitt at Petersen Events Center.

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Pitt hoping extra game pays off

Panthers reap numerous benefits from road contest in Hawaii.

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Head coach Scott Shafer of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the first half of a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pitt, Syracuse coaches bear resemblance in approach to their profession

Paul Chryst and Scott Shafer come from opposite sides of the ball, but have a mutual respect and similar styles for the Panthers and Orange.

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Hot shooting lifts Pitt women to win vs. Michigan

The Panthers cruised past marquee foe Michigan thanks to a stellar effort from 3-point range and senior guard Brianna Kiesel Thursday night.

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Pitt defensive backs a work in progress

Secondary coach Troy Douglas has had his unit stretched thin in the past, but is seeing improvement in the young Panthers.

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Pitt's Josh Newkirk drives to the net against Niagara's Karonn Davis in the first half at the Petersen Events Center Friday night, November 14, 2014.

Bench role doesn’t slow Pitt guard Josh Newkirk

When sophomore guard Josh Newkirk comes off the bench, Pitt certainly doesn’t lose any speed or production.

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Brianna Kiesel goes for a layup during the City Game between Pitt and Duquesne last year at the Petersen Events Center.

Brianna Kiesel eyes rebound vs. Michigan for Pitt women

Panthers senior guard Brianna Kiesel didn’t shoot like the leader of a young team Monday, but has since been working to bounce back tonight.

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Pitt's James Conner scores a touchdown Oct. 25 against Georgia Tech at Heinz Field.

Pitt running back Conner sees no reason to end heavy workload

While Pitt's defense appears to have gone missing in the current losing streak, the rushing attack might just be rounding into form.

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Pitt basketball: Panthers opt to go small with sharper edge on skills

Panthers go small, play to strong suit, and it's a good fit.

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Pitt women's basketball cruises against Niagara for first win

Freshman forward Stasha Carey shook off any pregame jitters and Pitt won its first game this season, a 70-54 victory against Niagara.

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North Carolina Tar Heels tailback Charles Brunson scores a touchdown as Pitt defensive back Ray Vinopal (9) and linebacker Anthony Gonzalez (28) defend in the third quarter, Saturday. The Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 40-35 at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Pitt notebook: Defensive woes puzzling

Despite a glaring need for defensive improvement, Pitt coach Paul Chryst stressed the importance of overall consistency.

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Consol Energy Center will host 2015 and 2018 NCAA Tournament action.

NCAA Men's Tournament to return to Pittsburgh in 2018

However, Pittsburgh was not selected to host any of the 2017-20 NCAA women's Final Fours, the NCAA announced Monday.

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North Carolina tailback Charles Brunson scores a touchdown as Pitt defensive back Ray Vinopal (9) and linebacker Anthony Gonzalez (28) look on in the third quarter Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Pitt defense continues searching for answers

The reeling Panthers are in need of a slump-busting performance on defense this week against Syracuse.

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Panther guard James Robinson collides with Samford center Michael Bradley as he shoots in the first half Sunday at Petersen Events Center. Robinson was called for a charging foul on the play.

Pitt defeats Samford, 63-56

The Bulldogs were overmatched by the Panthers just enough to allow Pitt to squeak out a win at Petersen Events Center.

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Pitt's Derrick Randall goes after a rebound against Niagara in the first half at the Petersen Events Center Friday night.

Young Samford up next for Panthers

After throttling Niagara in the opener, Pitt faces another young team before heading for Hawaii.

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