SB Nation Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Drops Fourth Game In A Row, Loses To USF 56-47https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2012-02-19T21:11:52-05:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25747112012-02-19T21:11:52-05:002012-02-19T21:11:52-05:00South Florida Vs. Pittsburgh Final Score: Panthers Drop Fourth In A Row, 56-47
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/pittsburgh-panthers">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> welcomed in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/south-florida-bulls">South Florida Bulls</a> to the Peterson Events Center in the hopes of snapping their three-game losing streak. Pitt trailed by just one point in the first half, but the Bulls took over in the second half and were able to hand the Panthers their fourth loss in a row, 56-47. South Florida guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146116/anthony-collins">Anthony Collins</a> hammered Pitt to the tune of 22 points on the night. Collins also picked up six assists while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100854/victor-rudd">Victor Rudd</a> put down 11 points and picked up six rebounds for the Bulls.</p>
<p>For the Panthers, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124156/j-j-moore">J.J. Moore</a> led the team in scoring with 21 points and picked up three rebounds, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52470/nasir-robinson">Nasir Robinson</a> nearly had a double-double on the night with nine points and 11 rebounds. The Panthers fall to 4-11 in the Big East while the Bulls improve to 10-4 in conference play and pick up their fourth win in a row.</p>
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https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/2012/2/19/2810790/south-florida-vs-pittsburgh-score-final-jj-mooreAlfie Crow2012-02-19T19:57:29-05:002012-02-19T19:57:29-05:00South Florida Vs. Pitt Score Update: Panthers Struggle And Fall Behind Early But Cut Bulls Lead To One At Half
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<p>After one half at the Petersen Events Center, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/pittsburgh-panthers">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> trail the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/south-florida-bulls">South Florida Bulls</a> 28-27. The Panthers sleepwalked through the first ten minutes of the game, falling behind 15-4 before a run after the under 12 timeout brought them back into it. Pitt finally tied it with four minutes remaining in the first half and took their first lead with under two minutes to go - but it was a short-lived lead as Bulls jumped back in front to take the one-point lead into the locker room.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124156/j-j-moore">J.J. Moore</a> led Pitt with 11 points off the bench. He was the only Panther in double figures, and sparked the comeback with back-to-back breakaway dunks that brought a restless crowd alive at the end of the first half. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52470/nasir-robinson">Nasir Robinson</a> was active on the interior, grabbing five rebounds and scoring five points. The Panthers will look to carry over the momentum from the final ten minutes of the half and snap a three-game losing streak.</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><i style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">For more news, analysis, and discussion on Pitt basketball, check out SB Nation blog, <a style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;" href="http://www.cardiachill.com/" target="_blank">Cardiac Hill</a>. For more on the opponent's perspective, check out <a href="http://www.voodoofive.com/" target="_blank"><b>Voodoo Five</b></a>, SB Nation's South Florida blog. For all your Big East hoops news, be sure to follow <a href="http://www.bigeastcoastbias.com/" target="_blank"><b>Big East Coast Bias</b></a>.</i></span></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/2012/2/19/2810673/south-florida-vs-pitt-score-update-first-half-panthers-trail-bullsBrendan Porath2012-02-19T08:00:18-05:002012-02-19T08:00:18-05:00South Florida Vs. Pitt: Reeling Panthers Try To Salvage Season
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<p>After having won four straight, the Panthers were flying high, and there was even talk of a potential NCAA Tournament bid despite having previously suffered eight straight losses. But after losing to West Virginia on Thursday, that talk has come to an abrupt halt. Sure, Pitt can still technically get into the Big Dance by winning the Big East Tournament, but with the way the team has played lately, that seems unlikely.</p>
<p>Point guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52465/tray-woodall">Tray Woodall</a> was the catalyst for Pitt's strong play a few weeks back, but he has also, ironically, become one of the reasons the team has struggled so much. In the three losses, Woodall has failed to reach his scoring average and also has not done a good job of taking care of the ball. Over that stretch, he's averaged four turnovers per contest, and under 11 points. He hasn't been the sole reason for the team's woes, but he's certainly not done his part to help keep Pitt afloat.</p>
<p>Pitt will face a South Florida team that started the losing streak by handing the Panthers a 12-point loss in Tampa back on February 8. Pitt scored a meager 51 points against the Bulls' tough defense, and after another sub 40 percent shooting night from the field against the Mountaineers, the Panthers could have just as much trouble putting points on the scoreboard. The Panthers had one of their worst shooting nights against South Florida in that game, making less than 35 percent of their shots. To make matters worse, the team turned the ball over a whopping 17 times.</p>
<p>On defense, Pitt had a lot of trouble against senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124333/hugh-robertson">Hugh Robertson</a>. Robertson, who averages only about six points a game, went off against Pitt for 18. He presented mismatch problems all night and was really the difference. I don't know if Robertson can repeat that outburst, but if Pitt doesn't hold him in check, they could be in for another long night.</p>
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https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/pittsburgh-panthers/2012/2/19/2804149/pitt-vs-south-florida-basketball-score-pittsburgh-panthers-usf-bulls-big-east-acc-expansionAnson Whaley