Pitt women’s basketball (7-15, 1-8 ACC) hoped to win its first home game of 2024 against Duke (14-7, 6-4 ACC) Thursday night at the Petersen Event Center. The Panthers fought valiantly on defense, forcing 17 Blue Devil turnovers. But Pitt’s field goal percentage and turnovers are what ultimately led to a 69-38 loss. Head Coach Tory Verdi attributed the loss to the team’s lack … [Read more...] about Pitt women’s basketball loses to Duke 69-38
Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest despite slow first half
Losing their last three games at home by double-digits, Pitt men’s basketball (13-8, 4-6 ACC) hoped to end that streak against Wake Forest (13-7, 5-4 ACC). A win would fix their woes at home and give a huge boost to their tournament resume. And the Panthers did exactly that, beating the Demon Deacons 77-72. It was a three-headed monster for Pitt as three separate Panthers … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest despite slow first half
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The Pitt Panthers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77-72 on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center. Gallery • 8 Photos Pamela Smith | Contributing Editor Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events … [Read more...] about Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 77-72
Jaland Lowe is making the most of his promotion to the starting lineup
Heading into a season full of questions surrounding the backcourt, Pitt men’s basketball went the untraditional route. First-year guards Jaland Lowe and Carlton “Bub” Carrington were thrown into an uncomfortable position — manning the backcourt of a team hungry to return to the NCAA tournament. While Carrington delivered immediate success, Lowe struggled. For the viewer, it … [Read more...] about Jaland Lowe is making the most of his promotion to the starting lineup
Pitt men’s basketball prepares for tough test against Wake Forest
Pitt men’s basketball (12-8, 3-6 ACC) returns home following a three-game road trip for a pivotal matchup against Wake Forest (13-6, 5-3 ACC) on Wednesday. After falling just short of a comeback win over Miami, the Panthers will have another opportunity for a monumental conference win over a Demon Deacons team that will present challenges all over the floor. Pitt’s performance … [Read more...] about Pitt men’s basketball prepares for tough test against Wake Forest