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Panthers Stars Ryan Reed and Luke Cantwell Drafted by Padres

The Pittsburgh Panthers baseball team added another arm to professional baseball as Ryan Reed was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Monday afternoon.

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Four-Star Pitt Football Commit Flips to Maryland

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers lost one of their top football commitments from the Class of 2026. Day'Jon Moore, a four-star in the Class of 2026, announced he decommitted from Pitt and flipped his commitment to Maryland.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / July 1

Pitt LB Named Preseason All-American

PITTSBURGH — A Pitt Panthers linebacker returns in 2025 as one of the top players in the nation. Walter Camp released their preseason All-American teams and placed Pitt redshirt junior linebacker Kyle Louis as a First Team All-American.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 26

Pitt Volleyball Star Earns ESPY Nomination

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers volleyball star Olivia Babcock has earned numerous honors and awards for her play last season, which have kept coming even into the summer.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 25

Pitt Football Adds 3-Star 2026 DL Commitment

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers added another player to their Class of 2026, coming from the defensive line. Logan Nagle, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced his commitment to Pitt via his Instagram.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 23

Pitt Basketball Hosts Top 100 2026 Recruit

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers hosted one of the top men's basketball recruits in the Class of 2026 recently. Ethan Mgbako, a wing in the Class of 2026, made his official visit to Pitt last weekend and posted pictures of it on his Instagram.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 19

Pitt Volleyball Lands Second 2027 Commitment

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers secured the services of another volleyball player, who will keep the program going as one of the best in the country. Kyla Williams, a Class of 2027 recruit, announced her commitment to Pitt volleyball on her Instagram .

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 18

Pitt Basketball Hosting 4-Star Wing

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will bring in one of the better basketball recruits in the next class, as they look to secure his services Ethan Mgbako, a class of 2026 recruit, will make an official visit to Pitt on June 19, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 17

Pitt Volleyball Lands First 2027 Commitment

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers landed their first commitment in the Class of 2027, as they build their volleyball program for the future. Peyton Kubik, a Class of 2027 recruit, announced on her Instagram that she committed to Pitt.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 15

Pitt Football Lands 2026 4-Star OL

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers landed one of their top football recruits for the future, who will help make their offense even better. Day'jon Moore, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced on Instagram that he committed to Pitt following his official visit this weekend.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 11

Pitt Football Misses Out on WPIAL Linebacker to ACC

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers worked hard to land a local recruit, but missed out to another ACC team. Colsen Gatten, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced on Twitter that he is committing to play for Duke.

Aaron Donald News / Yardbarker / June 5

Aaron Donald gives Pitt major credit as he anticipates CFB Hall of Fame

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 4

Pitt Volleyball Releases 2025 Schedule

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers unveiled their 2025 volleyball schedule, where they'll play some of the best teams in the country. Pitt will host their annual intrasquad Blue/Gold scrimmage on Saturday, Aug.

Jason Conti News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / June 3

Former Pitt Baseball Player, MLB Veteran Dies

PITTSBURGH — A former Pitt Panthers star on the baseball team during the 1990s died recently. Jason Conti, who played three seasons for Pitt from 1994-96, died on May 17 at 50 years old after suffering a traumatic brain injury, according to an Instagram post from his former Pitt teammate, Kevin Kramer.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 30

Pitt Duo Makes USA Volleyball Nations League Roster

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will have two volleyball stars playing at the highest level for their country this summer. Pitt junior right side hitter Olivia Babcock and former middle blocker Serena Gray (2021-22) both made the 14-player roster for the U.S.

Anthony Johnson News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 30

Michigan Hires Former Pitt Football Assistant

PITTSBURGH — A member of the Pitt Panthers football recruiting staff is headed off to one of the top programs in the country. Anthony Johnson announced that is joining the Michigan recruiting department and will begin working immediately.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 29

Pitt Football Media Liaison Takes New Role at University

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers media liaison for the football program will have a new role they're working in with the school Kevin Washo, Senior Vice

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 29

Pitt vs. WVU Kickoff Time Announced

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have their first kickoff times for the 2025 football season, which includes a match against their most bitter rival in West Virginia.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 29

Pitt Featured in EA Sports College Football 26 Trailer

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will once again serve as the many teams in the upcoming college football video game and even featured in the new trailer.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 28

Pitt Men's Soccer Releases 2025 Schedule

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers released their 2025 men's soccer schedule, which features many great matchups in the ACC and in the non-conference portion too.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 27

Pitt Unveils EA Sports College Football 26 Cover

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will feature once again in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game and showed their own cover. Pitt put junior

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 27

Pitt Football Places in Top 3 for WPIAL 4-Star LB

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are one of the final options for one of the best football players in the area. Reston Lehman, a Class of 2026 recruit, announced his final three schools in Pitt, Penn State and Rutgers, in a recent interview with Mike Vukovcan of Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 25

Pitt Soccer Star Makes United States U-23 Team

PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers women's soccer star Sarah Schupansky will put on the stars and stripes jersey this summer. Schupansky made the United States women's U-23 training camp, where she'll go to Germany from May 26-June 3, facing off against the Germany U-23 team twice on May 30 and June 2 in small stadiums outside of Stuttgart.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / May 25

Pitt Football Makes Top 5 for Central Catholic LB

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers share a special connection with Central Catholic High School, just a 10-minute walk down from the Cathedral of Learning on Fifth Avenue, especially when it comes to football.