Pitt Panthers Show Commitment in Impressive Win Over UVA

On Saturday, the Pitt Panthers showed their commitment to excellence with an impressive 68-65 win over the Virginia Cavaliers. The game was a nail-biter that came down to the wire, but the Panthers never gave up and pulled off the victory. The Panthers were led by freshman guard Xavier Johnson who had 20 points and 5 assists on 8-of-15 shooting from the field. He was supported by senior forward Terrell Brown who added 15 points and 6 rebounds. As a team, they shot 43% from beyond the arc and held Virginia to just 35%. The win marked Pitt’s fourth consecutive victory in ACC play, making them 4-0 for the season. It also marked their second straight win over a ranked opponent after defeating North Carolina earlier this week. This is a testament to how far this team has come since last season when they finished with a losing record of 13-19 overall. Head coach Jeff Capel was proud of his team’s performance against UVA and praised them for their commitment to excellence throughout the game. “I’m so proud of our guys for staying committed to what we do and not giving up despite some tough moments in this game,” he said after the game. “It shows how much character we have as a team and I couldn’t be more proud of them right now." The Pitt Panthers are showing that they are no longer just an average basketball program but one that can compete with anyone in college basketball today. With four wins already under their belt in ACC play, it looks like they could be headed towards something special this season if they keep up their level of commitment and determination on every night out on court!