The Pitt basketball team squeaked out another win last night against a lackluster opponent, defeating Northern Illinois, 59-50. The win pushes the Panthers’ record to a respectable 8-3 and, given that Pitt has already faced six power conference teams, that’s a solid mark.
Few could look at the team’s record to this point and be disappointed. The Panthers have already faced three teams that are currently ranked and one, Louisville, was recently No. 1 in the nation. Throw in games against Kansas State, Northwestern, and Rutgers, and the team has faced tougher competition to this point than they do most seasons by this time.