Just like Pitt's win over UNC Wilmington Tuesday, the Panthers rode tough defense on their way to a 63-59 victory over Towson Friday night at the Petersen Events Center.
The Panthers teetered back and forth with the Tigers throughout the game, but played the aggressive style of defense that Jeff Capel has preached will be necessary, especially this season. Towson was held to shooting 36.2 percent from the field, and just 31.4 percent in the second half when the Panthers' defense stepped up.
"Big win for us," Capel said after the game.