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Clash of the Cats: Pittsburgh Panthers Prowl into Clemson Tigers' Den

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Panthers have shown a strong performance in their past games, with a notable victory over the Cavaliers where they scored 74 points and maintained an impressive field goal percentage of 45 percent. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective at 44 percent, contributing significantly to their win.


Jan 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nelly Cummings (0) and forward Blake Hinson (2) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Panthers also demonstrated resilience in a close encounter with the Wolfpack, securing a win with 67 points despite a lower field goal percentage of 42 percent. Their free throw accuracy was exceptional at 90 percent, which could be crucial in tight game situations.


In another recent game against Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, held at home ground Petersen Events Center, the Panthers emerged victorious with 70 points. They showed consistency from behind the arc with a solid three-point percentage of 40 and maintained an even keel on assists and turnovers.


Jan 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers center Federiko Federiko (33) and Clemson Tigers center PJ Hall (24) reach for the opening tip off during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Heading into Clemson territory comes with its challenges; however, playing away from home requires adaptability and mental toughness. The Littlejohn Coliseum is known for its vibrant atmosphere that can energize or intimidate visiting teams.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams vie for dominance on the court. Fans should look out for how well the Panthers manage ball control and whether they can exploit fast-break opportunities as effectively as they have in previous games.


Jan 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers forward Blake Hinson (2) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

For those who want to catch all the action live, tune in on February 28th when these two teams clash at Littlejohn Coliseum. The game will be broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel 612 starting at midnight UTC (7 PM US Eastern Time).

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