Panthers Prowl into Cassell Coliseum: A Clash with the Hokies
As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies, fans are anticipating a competitive encounter at Cassell Coliseum. The Panthers have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their recent games, which will undoubtedly influence their strategy against the Hokies.
In their last game on home turf at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers secured a victory over Le Moyne Dolphins with a solid 56-39 scoreline. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up 8 blocks and 9 steals while dominating rebounds with a total of 47 compared to Dolphins' 35. Offensively, they shot at an impressive 42 percent from the field but will need to address ball handling after turning it over 21 times.
The previous away game presented more of a challenge for Pittsburgh as they faced Georgia's Lady Bulldogs. Despite putting up a respectable fight and scoring more points off turnovers (20), they fell short with a final score of 59-65. The team's shooting percentage dipped to just 30 percent from both field goals and two-point range, highlighting an area that requires attention before facing Virginia Tech.
Another away game saw them pitted against Ball State Cardinals where they lost narrowly by eleven points (62-73). However, there were positives to take away; notably their improved two-point shooting percentage which stood at an efficient 53 percent. They also managed better ball distribution leading to more assists than in previous games.
As we look towards this upcoming match-up, it is clear that Pittsburgh must capitalize on its defensive strengths while honing in on offensive consistency – particularly in shooting accuracy and ball control – if they wish to emerge victorious from Blacksburg.
Fans can catch all the action live on December 31st at Cassell Coliseum or tune into ACC Network Extra online for what promises to be an enthralling end-of-year showdown starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.