Pitt Panthers Dominate ACC Newcomer Stanford in Win

Title: Pitt Panthers Dominate ACC Newcomer Stanford in Win The Pitt Panthers secured an 83-68 victory over ACC newcomer Stanford at the Petersen Events Center. With this win, Pitt improved their all-time series record against Stanford to 3-1. The Panthers have now won five consecutive games, including notable ACC victories against Virginia Tech and Cal. Senior guard Ishmael Leggett made a strong return from injury, scoring 21 points and shooting efficiently from the field. Both teams started evenly, but Stanford initially led 22-13 before Pitt mounted a comeback. Pitt ended the first half with a 12-2 run, taking a 38-28 lead into halftime. The Panthers continued their momentum into the second half, extending their lead to 49-32 with an 11-2 run. Junior forward Guillermo Diaz Graham contributed significantly, scoring 12 points and making key plays, including a highlight putback dunk. Zack Austin made impressive defensive plays and showcased athleticism with a behind-the-back putback slam dunk. Pitt's next challenge will be against No. 4 Duke on January 7, with a 7:00 p.m. tip-off.

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Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell