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Pitt Women's Basketball Team Overcomes Cold Shooting, Defeats Boston College 78-70

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In a crucial Atlantic Coast Conference matchup, the Pitt women's basketball team showed resilience and determination, coming from behind to beat Boston College 78-70 on Saturday at Petersen Events Center. Led by senior point guard Brianna Kiesel's 29 points and 8 assists, the Panthers improved to 13-6 overall and 3-3 in the ACC, matching their conference win total from all of last season. The win is a testament to the team's ability to overcome adversity and capitalize on opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brianna Kiesel scored a season-high 29 points, including 4 three-pointers, and added 8 assists to lead Pitt to victory.
  • Freshman Yacine Diop had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, marking her second consecutive game with 10+ rebounds.
  • Monica Wignot added 18 points and 9 rebounds, helping the Panthers take the lead in the second half.
  • The game saw Pitt overcome a 27-18 deficit in the first half, with a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers from Kiesel and Wignot.
  • The Panereras struggled with shooting in the second half, going 1-for-11 from the field at one point, but managed to stay within a 6-point deficit.
  • The game was marked by crucial baskets from Kiesel, including a 3-pointer that inched the Panthers back within 67-66 with 3:40 remaining.
  • Pitt's full-court pressure and defense, led by Wignot's 3-pointer and Diop's basket, resulted in a 9-0 run that gave the Panthers a 71-67 lead.

Statistics:

  • Pitt shooting percentages: 42.9% FG, 43.9% 3PT
  • Kiesel's career-high 29 points, including 4 three-pointers
  • Diop's double-double: 18 points, 11 rebounds
  • Wignot's 18 points, 9 rebounds
  • Pitt's attendance of 3,921, the largest of the season
  • The game's 9-0 run in the second half, sparked by Wignot's 3-pointer and Diop's basket

Sources:

  • The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.), visit www.triblive.com
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, Pa.), visit www.post-gazette.com
  • ACC official website, www.theacc.com, for conference standings and statistics

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