Leggett scores 21, helps Pitt handle Stanford

Title: Leggett scores 21, helps Pitt handle Stanford - Observer-Reporter Ishmael Leggett led Pitt to an 83-68 victory over Stanford, scoring 21 points in the game. Leggett was perfect from inside the arc, making all nine attempts, but missed all four 3-point attempts. Pitt improved to 3-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and 12-2 overall, marking their best start since the 2016-17 season. The Panthers extended their home winning streak to 15 games, dating back to last season. Pitt set a school record with their eighth consecutive ACC victory. Jaland Lowe contributed significantly with 16 points, five assists, and four steals. Guillermo Diaz Graham and Zack Austin added 12 and 11 points, respectively, with Austin also achieving a notable career milestone in NCAA history. Maxime Raynaud was the leading scorer for Stanford, also with 21 points, as the team struggled to find consistency in its first ACC season. Pitt took a 38-30 lead into halftime, aided by a strong closing run at the end of the first half. Upcoming games include Pitt traveling to face No. 4 Duke and Stanford hosting Virginia Tech for their ACC home opener.

Original Article: https://www.observer-reporter.com/sports/college_sports/2025/jan/05/leggett-scores-21-helps-pitt-handle-stanford/

Original Article Author: Chris Dugan