Pittsburgh Panthers Defeat VMI 93-48

Jaland Lowe achieved a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Pitt Panthers' 93-48 victory over Virginia Military Institute (VMI), marking the first triple-double for a Pitt player since Bub Carrington last season. Pitt's balanced offensive attack featured contributions from Ishmael Leggett (14 points), Guillermo Diaz Graham (13), and Cameron Corhen (12). The Panthers started strong, leading 10-0 early and finishing the first half with an 18-2 run. Despite VMI's previous high-scoring average, they struggled offensively against Pitt's defense, not reaching 30 points until the second half. The win improved Pitt's record to 5-0, their best start since 2018-19, and highlighted their dominance on the court, outscoring VMI 27-0 in transition. Coach Jeff Capel praised Lowe's performance and the overall team effort in the decisive win.