West Virginia, Ohio State Helping Pitt with Strong Seasons
Title: West Virginia, Ohio State Helping Pitt with Strong Seasons Pitt achieved significant victories against both West Virginia and Ohio State earlier in the season, with scores of 86-62 and 91-90, respectively. West Virginia, under first-year coach Darian DeVries, is currently enjoying a six-game winning streak and holds a 10-2 record. The Mountaineers have notable wins against top-ranked teams, including No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 24 Arizona, and No. 7 Kansas. Ohio State has a record of 9-4 and has secured wins over ranked teams such as No. 19 Texas and No. 4 Kentucky. Both West Virginia and Ohio State are ranked in the NET rankings, with West Virginia at No. 29 and Ohio State at No. 21. Pitt's victory over West Virginia is classified as a Quad-1 win, enhancing their overall resume. The win against Ohio State is also considered a Quad-1 victory due to the nature of road wins. Pitt's next game is scheduled against Stanford on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. Jaland Lowe and Cam Corhen are expected to lead the Panthers in their upcoming game against Stanford. Guard Ishmael Leggett, who shares the team lead in points per game with Lowe, missed the last game due to an ankle injury, raising concerns about his availability.
Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/03/west-virginia-ohio-state-helping-pitt-with-strong-seasons/
Original Article Author: George Michalowski
