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Panthers Prowl for Victory Against Seminoles at Petersen Events Center

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to host the Florida State Seminoles at the Petersen Events Center on March 5th, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent momentum. The Panthers have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, with a notable victory against Louisville Cardinals where they dominated with an 86-59 scoreline, showcasing a strong offensive game with a 46 percent field goal percentage and an impressive 48 percent from beyond the arc.


Feb 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) maneuvers around Pittsburgh Panthers center Federiko Federiko (33) during the first half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency has been an issue for Pittsburgh. In their most recent game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons, they struggled significantly on both ends of the court. Scoring only 58 points and allowing 91 points reflects defensive lapses and offensive inefficiency; shooting just 29 percent from the field is something they'll be looking to improve upon.


The Panthers' resilience was evident in their victory over Virginia Cavaliers, where they managed to secure a win despite being away from home. With a solid field goal percentage of 45 percent and converting three-pointers at a rate of 44 percent, it's clear that when Pittsburgh finds its rhythm, they can be formidable opponents.


Feb 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Caleb Mills (4) loses the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nike Sibande (22) defends during the second half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Playing at home should provide an advantage for Pittsburgh as they seem more comfortable in familiar surroundings – as evidenced by their high-scoring performance against Louisville at Petersen Events Center. Fans will hope that this comfort translates into another assertive display against Florida State.


The upcoming match promises to be an exciting one as both teams vie for dominance on the court. The Panthers will need to leverage their home-court advantage and sharpen up both offensively and defensively if they wish to emerge victorious.


Feb 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) shoots around Pittsburgh Panthers center Federiko Federiko (33) during the first half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN Networks or attend in person at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh on March 5th starting at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

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