Panthers Prep for Prowl Against Demon Deacons at Petersen Events Center

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Petersen Events Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Panthers have been struggling with consistency, as evidenced by their recent performances.

In their last game against North Carolina State's Wolfpack, ranked third nationally, the Panthers were outplayed with a final score of 47-83. Their shooting was a concern; they made only 30 percent of field goals and an abysmal 13 percent from beyond the arc. Turnovers were also an issue with 14 lost possessions which translated into points for the Wolfpack.

The previous game against Florida State's Seminoles showed some promise despite another loss (60-76). The Panthers improved their field goal percentage slightly to 37 percent and performed better in paint scoring with 40 points. However, three-point shooting remained low at 17 percent and turnovers continued to plague them.

An away game against Notre Dame's Fighting Irish saw similar struggles for Pittsburgh. Scoring only 53 points while allowing 78 indicates defensive difficulties as well as offensive inefficiencies; they shot just under one-third from the field and again struggled from long range (13 percent).

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption on home turf where crowd support could provide a much-needed boost. The Panthers will need to focus on reducing turnovers, improving shot selection, and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities if they want to secure a win.

Fans can catch all the action on February 23rd at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh or tune in for live coverage of what promises to be an intense conference showdown between these two teams looking to climb up in rankings.