Murray State Racers @ Pittsburgh Panthers
Pitt uses balanced scoring to subdue Murray State 83-68
PITTSBURGH -- — Jaland Lowe scored 20 points and Damian Dunn and Ishmael Leggett each scored 19 and Pitt pulled away late in the second half to beat Murray State 83-68 on Friday night.
Cameron Cohren scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebonds before fouling out for Pitt (2-0).
Trence Harcum scored 15 points, reserve Aiden Applewhite and Kylen Milton scored 11 apiece and reserve Kyeron Lindsay and Jacobi Wood scored 10 apiece for Murray State (1-1).
Guillermo Diaz Graham made two free throws with 8:51 remaining to give Pitt a 64-63 lead and the Panthers never trailed again. Dunn's 3-pointer with 4:31 left gave Pitt a 77-65 advantage.
The Panthers reached their first double-digit lead at 19-9 with 12:41 before halftime.
Pitt won the only other matchup between the two with a 70-49 win on Dec. 20, 2003.
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Game Information
Pittsburgh, PA
Referee:Ron Groover
Referee:Jemel Spearman
Referee:Adam Flore
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| UIC | 11-6 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Murray State | 11-7 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Illinois State | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Valparaiso | 9-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-10 | 7 | 13-15 |
| Drake | 6-12 | 8.5 | 12-17 |
| Indiana State | 3-14 | 11 | 10-18 |
| Evansville | 2-14 | 11.5 | 6-21 |
| Atlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 13-1 | - | 24-2 |
| Virginia | 11-2 | 1.5 | 23-3 |
| Miami | 10-3 | 2.5 | 21-5 |
| Clemson | 10-4 | 3 | 20-7 |
| NC State | 10-4 | 3 | 19-8 |
| North Carolina | 8-5 | 4.5 | 20-6 |
| Louisville | 8-5 | 4.5 | 19-7 |
| SMU | 7-6 | 5.5 | 18-8 |
| California | 6-7 | 6.5 | 18-8 |
| Florida State | 6-7 | 6.5 | 13-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 6-8 | 7 | 17-10 |
| Syracuse | 6-8 | 7 | 15-12 |
| Stanford | 5-8 | 7.5 | 16-10 |
| Wake Forest | 5-8 | 7.5 | 14-12 |
| Notre Dame | 3-10 | 9.5 | 12-14 |
| Boston College | 2-11 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-11 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-12 | 11 | 11-16 |
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