Pittsburgh Panthers Secure Victory at PNC Arena Against North Carolina State Wolfpack
In a conference game that saw the Pittsburgh Panthers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack vie for dominance, the Panthers emerged victorious with a final score of 68-60. The Panthers' season record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Wolfpack's record reflects their struggle in this matchup.
At PNC Arena, home to a crowd of 12,798 spectators, the Pittsburgh Panthers showcased their offensive skills against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The first half concluded with the Panthers ahead by five points, thanks to their efficient shooting from inside the arc where they hit 59 percent of their two-point attempts. Their defense was equally notable as they amassed four blocks and five steals over the course of play.
The second half continued to highlight Pittsburgh's dominance on both ends of the court. They maintained a strong field goal percentage at 46 percent and excelled at free throws with an impressive 80 percent accuracy rate. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their eight-point win over North Carolina State.
The Panther's teamwork shone through with ten assists contributing to their total score. However, it wasn't just about scoring; defensively they were formidable too—pulling down 33 rebounds with a particularly strong showing on defense gathering 28 defensive boards. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was also evident as they scored 15 points off turnovers made by North Carolina State.
On offense, Pittsburgh capitalized on opportunities in transition scoring nine fast break points and dominated inside by scoring 30 points in paint areas. Despite committing more personal fouls than NCST (17 compared to NCST’s 19), Pittsburgh managed better ball control overall which is reflected in fewer total turnovers (14) than NCST (12).
The Wolfpack fought valiantly but struggled from beyond the arc only making six out of twenty-seven three-point attempts which equates to just about twenty-two percent success rate from long range. They did manage eight steals and had more total rebounds than Pittsburgh at thirty-nine but ultimately couldn't overcome Pitt’s offensive execution or staunch defensive effort.
Looking ahead for fans of The Pittsburgh Panthers: The team will next face off against Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on December seventh at nine PM Eastern Time. This encounter can be viewed nationally on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven for those eager to follow along as Pitt continues its season journey.