Petersen Events Center
Karstens And Vinnie Go Head-To-Head
The giant Vinnie Richichi head – the brainchild of The Fan Morning Show – made its resounding and highly successful debut this past Sunday at the Petersen Events Center during Pitt’s overtime win over Villanova.
No. 23 Pitt Takes Down South Florida, 64-44
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tray Woodall scored 14 points and No. 23 Pittsburgh pulled away in the second half, beating South Florida 64-44 on Wednesday night to hand the struggling Bulls their 10th consecutive loss.
Students Combining Science, Technology, Sports To Create Robots
Forty-five robots, built by students, will take the floor at the Petersen Events Center March 15. Winners move on to the First Robotics national competition in Saint Louis. They have six weeks to finish their creations.
Panther Hollow: Give The ‘Zoo’ Keepers A Perfect Ten
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — Jim Boeheim, otherwise eloquent in defeat, had no answer for why Jamie Dixon continues to have his team’s number, but Dixon was able to put a finger on it. Ten of them, actually.
Pitt Pounds DePaul 93-55, Wins 4th Straight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trey Zeigler scored a season-high 18 points and Pittsburgh crushed DePaul 93-55 on Saturday night for its fourth straight victory. Lamar Patterson added 15 points, Steven Adams added nine points and a season-high 14 rebounds for the Panthers (17-4, 5-3 Big East), who climbed into a tie for third in the muddled Big East after dominating the reeling Blue Demons.
Marquette Holds Off Pitt In OT
PITTSBURGH (AP) Vander Blue scored 22 points and Marquette overcame a dramatic game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation by Pittsburgh’s Lamar Patterson to win 74-67 in overtime on Saturday and remain unbeaten in the Big East.
Non-Conference Win Streak Reaches 8 For Pitt
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh closed its non-conference schedule, and coach Jamie Dixon earned his 250th career victory with a 59-43 win over Kennesaw State on Sunday.
Star-Studded Tennis Event Raises Money For AIDS Charities
Legendary performer Elton John paid a visit to Pittsburgh Tuesday, not to perform though. Instead, he was playing tennis to raise money for a good cause.
Security Stepped Up At Pitt Commencement, Grads Praised For Resiliency
It was graduation day for the Class of 2012 at the University of Pittsburgh Sunday. Security was taken to a new level during Pitt’s Commencement Convocation at the Petersen Events Center.
PTL Links: April 11, 2012
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Some Employees Evacuated After Western Psych Shooting
Police went door to door in Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, making sure there was no second gunman. As floors were cleared, some employees were allowed to leave.
Food & Games: The 184th (And Final???) Backyard Basketbrawl
It was a dark and gloomy Thursday in Pittsburgh. Quite appropriate for the setting of what many see as the final meeting between old rivals Pitt and West Virginia in basketball’s version of the Backyard Brawl.
Pitt Outlasts La Salle, 73-69
(93-7 The FAN) — Nasir Robinson scored 17 points and Dante Taylor added 11 as Pitt’s front court put forth a solid second-half effort to beat La Salle Tuesday night, 73-69.
Man Dies After Crashing Through Petersen Events Center Window
A young man who fell four stories after crashing through a window at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland late Wednesday night has died.













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