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Pitt obliterates ACC-worst Louisville behind sharp-shooting guards, 91-57

By George Michalowski - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh
Pitt Obliterates ACC-Worst Louisville Behind Sharp-Shooting Guards, 91-57 Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton (11) lays the ball up in front of Louisville forward Emmanuel Okorafor (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Pittsburgh won 91-57. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)
By George Michalowski - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Behind nine different scorers, Jeff Capel’s Pitt Panthers earned their tenth ACC win of the season in a dominant win over Louisville on Tuesday night by a score of 91-57.

Five players scored in double figures, led by Nike Sibande’s 15-point outing. Greg Elliott hit four of his five three-point attempts in the win, adding 14 points of his own in the rout. Starters Nelly Cummings and Blake Hinson also hit three threes apiece, as the Panthers hit 16 three pointers to sink Louisville. Freshman forward Guillermo Diaz-Graham also added 11 points in the victory.

For the first time since 2014, Pitt has reached the ten-win mark in the ACC.

Read the full recap from our partners at Sports Now Group Pittsburgh here.

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