Panthers Set for Texan Classic

Pitt Panthers (5-5, 0-0 ACC)
Dates: Friday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Location: Stephenville, Texas
Follow Along: Tournament Central

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Pitt travels to Stephenville, Texas to compete at the Texan Classic, Feb. 20-22. The Panthers will face off against Army, Tarleton State, Tulsa, and Texas A&M-CC. Pitt's game against Tarleton will be streamed on ESPN+ with the remaining four contests being aired on WAC International.
Pitt ranks second in the ACC in stolen bases, going 21-for-16 on stolen base attempts this season.
The Panthers' speed is highlighted by three players ranked in the ACC's top 10 for stolen bases: Tieley Vaughn (T-3rd, 6-7), Ahmari Braden (T-5th, 5-6), and Alena Ball (T-9th, 4-5).
Kyra Pittman has been dominant early, leading the Panthers with a 2–0 record, one save, a 1.05 ERA, and a 0.70 WHIP. She ranks fifth in the ACC and 49th nationally in ERA, while her WHIP sits second in the ACC and 18th in the NCAA.
Pitt enters the 2026 season with a strong blend of experience and youth, returning 12 players from last year's roster while welcoming a class of 13 freshmen.
The Panthers bring back key contributors at nearly every position, including experience in the circle, up the middle, and in the outfield:
Pitt returns its top two arms in Kyra Pittman and Gwen Sparks, with Bekah Duck also back after an injury-limited season.

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