Virginia Tech Hokies at Pittsburgh Panthers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Hinson leads Pitt in bounce-back, 79-64 win over Virginia Tech
Reserve Ishmael Leggett added 13 points for Pitt as he, Hinson and Lowe each made six field goals and combined to make 18 of Pitt's 29 baskets.
The Panthers recovered after having been drilled in a 91-58 loss against Wake Forest on Tuesday night. The Panthers (18-9, 9-7 ACC) have won eight of 10 and continue to strengthen their case for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Sean Pedulla scored 26 points and reserve Mylyjael Poteat 10 for the Hokies (15-12, 8-8) who shot 15% (3 for 20) from 3-point range.
Hunter Catoor scored just seven points on 2-for-6 shooting and fouled out with 4:38 left. Virginia Tech has lost five of seven.
After a first half that produced a 36-all tie, the Panthers took the lead for good when Guillermo Diaz Graham's layup ended a 42-all tie with 15:50 left. The basket started a 16-0 run that concluded with Diaz Graham burying a 3-pointer with 11:51 remaining.
Both teams play on the road Tuesday night. Virginia Tech faces Syracuse and Pitt tries to tackle Clemson.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 64 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 64 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Sean Pedulla made Free Throw. | 64 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Foul on Jaland Lowe. | 63 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Sean Pedulla made Layup. | 63 - 79 |
Statistics
 VT |
 PITT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-59 | FG | 29-57 |
| 40.7 | Field Goal % | 50.9 |
| 3-20 | 3PT | 9-21 |
| 15.0 | Three Point % | 42.9 |
| 13-17 | FT | 12-18 |
| 76.5 | Free Throw % | 66.7 |
| 28 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 13 | Assists | 13 |
| 3 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 20 | Fouls | 21 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 20 |
Game Information
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Attendance: 12,094 | Capacity:
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 19-1 | - | 35-4 |
| Clemson | 18-2 | 1 | 27-7 |
| Louisville | 18-2 | 1 | 27-8 |
| SMU | 13-7 | 6 | 24-11 |
| Wake Forest | 13-7 | 6 | 21-11 |
| North Carolina | 13-7 | 6 | 23-14 |
| Stanford | 11-9 | 8 | 21-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 10-10 | 9 | 17-17 |
| Florida State | 8-12 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Pittsburgh | 8-12 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Virginia | 8-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Notre Dame | 8-12 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Syracuse | 7-13 | 12 | 14-19 |
| California | 6-14 | 13 | 14-19 |
| NC State | 5-15 | 14 | 12-19 |
| Boston College | 4-16 | 15 | 12-19 |
| Miami | 3-17 | 16 | 7-24 |