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Panthers Prowl to Winston-Salem: A Clash at Lawrence Joel Coliseum

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their winning momentum. The Panthers have been on a roll, showcasing a strong offense and defense in their recent games.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) warms up before the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons  at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Panthers have demonstrated an impressive ability to control both ends of the court. Against Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, they secured a comfortable 62-48 victory, with a notable 71 percent success rate from the free-throw line and dominating the boards with 54 total rebounds. Their defensive prowess was also on display as they blocked five shots and made six steals.


The game against South Carolina State Bulldogs saw an even more dominant performance with an 86-50 win for Pittsburgh. The team's shooting was exceptional; they hit half of their field goals and maintained a solid 71 percent from the free-throw line once again. Their fast-paced play led to scoring 25 fast-break points, while defensively they amassed eight blocks and thirteen steals.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jamarius Burton (11) drives to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (right) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Against Canisius Golden Griffins, although it was a tighter contest with multiple lead changes and ties, Pittsburgh emerged victorious with an 82-71 scoreline. They maintained high shooting efficiency at 53 percent from both field goals and three-point range while converting two-thirds of their two-point attempts.


The upcoming game promises to be exciting as Pittsburgh looks to exploit Wake Forest's home court advantage by continuing its trend of strong rebounding, efficient scoring inside the paint, and aggressive defense that forces turnovers which have been key components in their recent victories.


Jan 25, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Matthew Marsh (33) dunks against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 81-79. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter on February 21st at 2:00 AM (UTC), broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel number 612. Will Pittsburgh maintain its assertive playstyle away from home? Only time will tell as we await tip-off at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem.

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