Ishmael Leggett Propels Pitt to Third ACC Win Over Stanford

Title: Ishmael Leggett Propels Pitt to Third ACC Win Over Stanford Ishmael Leggett returned to the starting lineup for Pitt after missing a game due to an ankle injury and played a pivotal role in the victory over Stanford. Pitt defeated Stanford 83-68, marking their third win in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) this season. Leggett led the Panthers with 21 points, achieving a perfect shooting record of 9-of-9 from inside the arc, along with six rebounds and three assists. Stanford's Maxime Raynaud, a 7-foot-1 center, continued his strong performance by scoring 21 points and grabbing five rebounds. The game began with Stanford taking an early lead, going ahead by nine points at 22-13. Pitt struggled with three-point shooting and turnovers early in the game but made a strong comeback after a media timeout. The Panthers went on an impressive 23-5 run to close the first half, leading 38-30 at halftime. Pitt maintained momentum in the second half, scoring the first six points and extending their lead to 20 points. Zack Austin and Jorge Diaz Graham provided significant contributions, with Austin scoring 11 points and Diaz Graham adding key three-pointers. Pitt's next challenge in ACC play will be against the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Original Article Author: Nathan Breisinger