Pitt Men's Basketball Loses Fourth Straight, Falls 83-63 to SMU

The Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team continues to struggle, suffering their fourth consecutive loss with an 83-63 defeat against SMU. Despite a promising start, the Panthers fell behind early and could not recover, shooting only 31.8% from the field compared to SMU's impressive 55.8%. Samet Yigitoglu led the Mustangs with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while Kario Oquendo also contributed 17 points. The loss extends Pitt's dismal record to just two wins in their last ten games, leaving them at 14-10 overall and 5-8 in the ACC. This performance raises concerns for the team, which has struggled with injuries and foul trouble affecting key players. SMU is now on a five-game winning streak, showcasing a strong offensive game that has them leading the ACC in points per game.