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Pittsburgh Panthers Host Loyola Greyhounds at Petersen Events Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at the Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a string of challenging games. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 7th, is an opportunity for the Panthers to demonstrate resilience and strategic adjustments after recent performances.


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In their last game on November 30th at their home venue, the Panthers scored 71 points but fell short against a robust Illinois Fighting Illini side that put up an impressive 92 points. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for PITT; they showed a significant improvement in scoring during the third quarter with 25 points. This surge demonstrates that when they find their rhythm, they can be quite potent offensively.


However, consistency has been an issue for PITT as evidenced by previous matchups. On November 27th against Maryland Terrapins in Fort Myers, Florida, PITT managed only 63 points compared to Maryland's commanding performance of 87 points. The statistics from this game highlight areas where Pittsburgh needs improvement: turnovers and shooting efficiency were particularly concerning with an assist-to-turnover ratio of just over half and field goal percentage lingering around mid-thirties.


The pattern continued on November 26th when facing DePaul Blue Demons; another neutral site encounter where PITT was held to just under sixty points while DePaul cruised with seventy-four. It’s clear that offensive production is one area where PITT must focus its efforts if it hopes to overcome opponents like Loyola (MD).


Looking ahead to the clash with L-MD Greyhounds, it's crucial for Pittsburgh Panthers' coaching staff to address these shortcomings by tightening up ball handling and creating more efficient scoring opportunities. Fans should expect a determined effort from players who are undoubtedly looking to turn things around on their home court advantage.


The upcoming battle will not be easy as every game provides its unique challenges and dynamics; however, if PITT can harness some of the energy displayed in spurts during past games and translate it into consistent play throughout all four quarters – there is reason for optimism among Panther supporters.


Mark your calendars: December 7th at Petersen Events Center promises an exciting evening of women's basketball action starting at 6:00 PM local time (EST). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for live coverage of this eventful matchup between Pittsburgh Panthers and Loyola Greyhounds – dedicated fans should keep an eye out on local listings or head down to support their team in person!

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