Panthers Dominate the Paint in Commanding Victory Over Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Panthers improved their season record to a solid standing after a decisive win against the Le Moyne Dolphins, with a final score of 56-39. The Panthers showcased their dominance on both ends of the court, while the Dolphins struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game.
From tip-off at Petersen Events Center, it was clear that Pittsburgh was in for an assertive performance. The home team's defense was particularly impressive, amassing 8 blocks and 9 steals over the course of play. This defensive strength contributed to limiting Le Moyne's field goal percentage to just 23 percent from an attempted 64 shots.
On offense, Pittsburgh capitalized on their opportunities inside, scoring a notable 32 points in paint compared to Le Moyne's 22. Their shooting accuracy from two-point range stood at an effective rate of 44 percent, significantly higher than Le Moyne's mere 27 percent. Additionally, Pittsburgh took advantage of second-chance points with a total of 15 compared to Le Moyne’s effort which yielded them only half as many.
The rebounding battle also tilted heavily in favor of the Panthers who collected an impressive total of 47 rebounds; this included both offensive and defensive efforts with totals standing at 14 and 25 respectively. In contrast, despite commendable hustle by grabbing personal rebounds totaling up to an aggregate number of personal rebounds for Le Moyne being slightly lower than that for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh’s ability to convert turnovers into points was less pronounced but still impactful; they scored nine points off turnovers while maintaining better ball control with zero team turnovers against sixteen by their opponents.
As fans look ahead after this convincing performance by Pittsburgh Panthers women’s basketball team, they can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup. The next game is set against Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum located in Blacksburg on December 31st at approximately around noon local time (2:00 PM Eastern Time). Fans unable to attend can catch live action via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network ensuring they don’t miss any part of what promises another competitive encounter on court.