Panthers Basketball Secures Season-Opening Victory
PITTSBURGH — The Pitt men’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Youngstown State 74-59 in their 2025-26 season opener at the Petersen Events Center on Monday night. This win extends Pitt’s streak to four consecutive season-opening victories, while Youngstown State falls to 0-1.
Game Summary
Youngstown State held the lead for the early stages of the game, but Pitt seized its first lead at 20-19 following a three-point play by Cameron Corhen. Despite the Penguins responding with a 6-0 run, Pitt accelerated its defensive effort and took control.
Key Moments in the First Half
- Youngstown State shot 1-for-7 with three turnovers during the final 5:34 of the first half.
- Pitt used a 14-3 run to close the half, taking a 34-28 lead.
- Corhen’s three-pointer at 30-28 gave Pitt the lead for good.
- Damarco Minor scored the final four points of the half, including two free throws and a contested baseline jumper.
Second Half Developments
In the second half, Pitt extended the lead to double digits, though Youngstown State narrowed the gap to 54-50 during a six-point run.
"Youngstown State led throughout the early stages of the game, but the Panthers took their first lead of the contest at 20-19 on a Cameron Corhen three-point play."
Author's summary: Pitt’s strong defensive finish and timely scoring secured a solid season-opening win, continuing their unbeaten start streak against Youngstown State.
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