Owen Lenson

Owen Lenson

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

Owen Lenson is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in media and professional communications and minoring in political science. He has a passion for making stories out of journalism and reporting.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Panthers huddle before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) with the ball as NC State Wolfpack guard Terrance Arceneaux (21) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) reacts after making a three point basket against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers' freshman quarterback reflected on how the team ended last season and why they will be better.

Feb 28, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Dai Dai Ames (7) escapes a block attempt by Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Pitt Panthers got their fourth ACC win with an upset victory over the California Golden Bears.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Desmond Reid (0) warms up before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

Former Pitt Panther Desmond Reid answered questions about his injuries and size at the NFL Combine.

Feb 25, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) is defended by Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Pitt Panthers weren't able to pull through against the Stanford Cardinal.

Jan 18, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The University of Pittsburgh Panthers band herald trumpets play the national anthem before the game against the Clemson Tigers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

A distance runner for the Pitt Panthers broke school records.

Feb 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (13) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Pitt Panthers will take on the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels on Feb. 14.

Jan 7, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Pitt Panthers guard Brandin Cummings (3) drives to the basket as Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) defends during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Pitt Panthers will host the No. 4 team in the country Duke Blue Devils on Feb. 10.

Jan 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) celebrates with the student section after defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in overtime at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Pitt Panthers have announced a slight schedule change to their upcoming SMU Mustangs matchup.

Jan 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel reacts on the court against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers have struggled to get easy points in close losses.

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers had one of their worst losses in program history to the Louisville Cardinals.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) runs the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers have several key pieces sticking with the team for another year.

Jan 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nojus Indrusaitis (25) drives to the basket against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers got their first ACC win of the season over Georgia Tech.