The Pittsburgh Panthers are enjoying their best season since 2013-14, and are going dancing for the first time post-2016. But they rank 8th in defensive efficiency via KenPom, and force a turnover on a whopping 25.1% of possessions (2nd in NCAA).
Jaren Holmes (13.2) and Gabe Kalscheur (12.7) are the only Cyclones who averaged double-figures, leading the team to a Big 12 second-worst mark of 68.5 points per game. 7 Baylor on the road in their season finale, an excellent Quad 1 win.Ī key reason for the Cyclones’ struggles have been a lack of steady sources of scoring. That was, of course, before they struggled to a 6-10 record over the remainder of the season. Iowa State started the season 12-2 and appeared to be among the best the Big 12 had to offer. Here’s an early look at what we can expect from the matchup. 11 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs/ Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday, March 17 6 seed Iowa State Cyclones will face the No. The NCAA Tournament begins on Tuesday, March 14th with the First Four, and then moves on to the First Round on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17. Colgate transfer Nelly Cummings led all Panthers with 15 points, and the team as a whole was 9-19 from three-point range. Jamarius Burton’s pull-up jumper in the lane with six seconds left was the difference. ET: Pitt hung on for a comeback 60-59 win over Mississippi State to make the main field.
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