University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department
The University of Pittsburgh's intercollegiate athletics history dates to 1869, when the university began to field a baseball team. Today, Pitt sponsors 19 varsity sports - nine men's teams and 10 women's programs - with more than 500 student-athletes vying for conference, regional and national honors. All varsity sports teams compete as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Panthers' rich athletics history includes national championships in football (nine) and basketball (two). Pitt also boasts Olympic gold-medal performances in track, and silver and bronze medals in diving and basketball.
