WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Pitt fell to Wisconsin 81-75 on Sunday night at The Greenbrier, falling to 1-1 on the weekend and 6-1 on the season.
The Panthers led by double digits in the first half of this one, and even led by seven points at the half. However, Greg Gard’s Badgers took control of the game throughout the second half behind guard John Tonje, who exploded for 25 points in the latter frame. Tonje finished with 33 points, going 10 for 10 from the free-throw line in the win.
For Pitt, guard Ishmael Leggett led the way scoring-wise, dropping 17 points.
After the game, Leggett met with PSN and other media outlets in attendance at The Greenbrier covering the event. Check out what Leggett had to say about the game, about the weekend, and about Pitt’s team.
The Panthers lost guard Damian Dunn to injury just two minutes into the game. After the game, Pitt head coach Jeff Capel announced that Dunn has a sprained ankle and a dislocated thumb. Check out the full press conference from Capel below.
Pitt reserves Zack Austin and Amsal Delalic both performed well off the bench in the loss. Austin had eight points and one rebound, while Delalic went 4 for 4 from the field, including 1 for 1 from three-point range, for nine points. Delalic had perhaps his best play of the game when he swung a pass underneath the basket all the way to the opposite corner for an Austin three pointer.
Pitt shot 50% from the field in the loss, and 22% from three-point range, going just 5 for 23 from deep. 44 of Pitt’s points came in the paint, and they went 12 for 14 on layups and 6 for 6 on dunks.
Pitt will next travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Buckeyes on Friday, Nov. 29.
