Can Pittsburgh Panthers Claw Back at JMA Wireless Dome?
As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are eager to see if their team can rebound from a string of challenging games. The upcoming clash on February 25th will be a test of resilience for the Panthers, who have shown both promise and areas for improvement in their recent performances.
In their last game against North Carolina State's Wolfpack, the Panthers struggled to find their rhythm, falling 83-47. Their shooting was a concern; they managed only 30 percent from the field and an abysmal 13 percent from beyond the arc. Turnovers were another issue as they gave up possession 14 times.
The game prior offered a glimmer of hope with increased offensive production in a loss to Florida State's Seminoles, scoring 60 points. The team improved its two-point shooting percentage to 44 percent but still suffered from turnovers and low three-point conversion at just 17 percent.
Traveling away from home has not been kind to Pittsburgh either; during their visit to Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, they were outpaced with a final score of 78-53. Once again, turnovers plagued them with sixteen lost possessions and shooting percentages remained low at just under one-third overall field goal success rate.
Despite these setbacks, there are positives upon which Pittsburgh can build. They've demonstrated tenacity on defense with consistent block numbers across games and have shown an ability to compete on rebounds against formidable opponents.
As they enter Syracuse's territory – known for its loud crowd and intimidating atmosphere – it will be crucial for Pittsburgh to tighten up ball handling and improve shot selection if they wish to upset the home team. Fans looking forward to this matchup should expect an intense battle where every possession will count.
Catch all the action live on February 25th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network as these conference rivals go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting encounter.