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Pitt fired women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi after a 29-66 record in nearly three years.
Athletic director Allen Greene said the decision followed a ‘thorough and thoughtful evaluation’ of the program.
Lawsuits accusing Verdi of abusive coaching and Title IX issues were cited as part of the context around the firing.
Verdi’s teams struggled in the ACC, with only one postseason appearance in 13 seasons under three coaches.
The season concluded with a 93-43 loss to NC State as Pitt finished 8-23 overall and 1-17 in the ACC.
The university said the search for a new leader is already underway.
The university thanked Verdi for his dedication and wished him and his family the best in their future endeavors.
Pitt noted it would vigorously defend the lawsuits while not commenting on pending litigation.
Verdi’s personal attorney did not respond to requests for comment.
Pitt’s program has faced long-term struggles since joining the ACC in 2013.

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Florida State edged Pittsburgh 75-74 as Chauncey Wiggins and Lajae Jones scored 18 each to pace the Seminoles.
Florida State built a 46-30 halftime lead before Pitt surged back to threaten late.
Pitt trimmed the gap to 60-51 with 11:06 remaining, sparking a comeback bid.
Damarco Minor hit a 3-pointer to pull Pitt within 73-71 with 11 seconds left.
Florida State center Robert McCray V scored 14 points in the win.
McCray iced the game with two late free throws after Pitt fouled him.
Florida State has won five of its last six, improving momentum entering postseason play.
Pitt dropped seven of its last nine games as the regular season winds down.
Next up, Florida State hosts SMU while Pitt plays at Syracuse to close the regular season.
Barrey Dunning Jr. added 26 points and 10 rebounds for Pitt in a losing effort.

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Heintschel is considered one of the more underrated QBs in Power 4 heading into 2026.
Connelly ranked Heintschel 46th among 68 Power 4 QBs in his pre-spring list.
The ranking note cited a sophomore-like ceiling but a risky floor for Heintschel.
Heintschel's freshman performance showed potential despite a late-season decline.
Pitt’s late-season struggles included blocking issues and 11 drops.
Heintschel finished with 2,354 passing yards, 18 TDs, eight INTs in nine starts as a true freshman.
Heintschel will have a newer receiving corps in 2026 to support him.
Connelly’s ranking placed Heintschel behind notable players such as Aaron Philo and DJ Lagway.
The analysis notes Heintschel's potential growth through a second offseason in the Panthers' system.
The piece emphasizes context: two weak late opponents affected Heintschel's stat line.

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