The Pitt Panther men’s basketball team defeated Syracuse in their ACC opener 72-61 last night at the Peteresen Events Center. Jamel Artis led the Panthers with 18 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds. Three other Panthers had double digit scoring. Pitt improved to 11-1. Syracuse is now 10-4.
The Slippery Rock University men’s basketball team defeated Ohio University Eastern 115-48 in a non-conference game at Morrwo Field House Wednesday afternoon. The Rock improved to 8-5 overall this season. Slippery Rock is now 11-0 all time against Ohio Eastern. Naquil Jones made his Slippery Rock debut in the game, with 21 points over 24 minutes. He was 9-0f-16 shooting with seven assists, five rebounds and had four steals.
The Duquesne women defeated Pitt 79-65 in the annual City game Wednesday afternoon at the Consol Energy Center.
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