During Pitt's implosion against Miami on the football field, the Panthers' basketball season was kicking off with an exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown. The Panthers had some slick spots but eventually pulled away for a 95-65 win.
Pitt was up 41-25 at the break.
For the Panthers, it was the first game with the highly-publicized move of forward Jamel Artis to point guard. Artis didn't exactly light things up as a distributor with zero assists, but didn't lose his scoring touch, either, leading the team with 20 points. Ironically, starting center Michael Young led the team with eight assists.