The Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) fought off the hungry Kent State Golden Flashes (3-2) at home on Saturday afternoon to remain perfect.
It was obvious from the opening tip that the Kent State Golden Flashes were still hungry after their Thanksgiving feast. They had one less offensive rebound (11) than the Pittsburgh Panthers (12) did in the first half. Despite their advantage on the glass, the trio of James Robinson, Jamel Artis, and Michael Young carried Pitt to another victory at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday afternoon.
Head coach Jamie Dixon tried changing defenses in the first half, but with mixed results: "Man they hurt us on the offensive glass, zone they hurt us on the penetration.