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Pitt Drops First Game of Florida Gulf Classic to Ball State, 55-41
11/28/2025 4:33:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NAPLES, Fla. - Pitt fell to Ball State, 55-41, on Friday in its opening game of the Florida Gulf Classic.
Amiya Jenkins led the Panthers with a season-high 11 points and four rebounds, while Lauren Rust matched her career high with 13 rebounds, marking her third double-digit rebounding effort of the year. Audrey Biggs added her first points of the season with a third-quarter three and Carla Viegas returned to the lineup after missing the previous two games to knock down a pair of threes for six points.
How It Happened
Pitt started strong with 15 first-quarter points, fueled by two early baskets from Jenkins. A cold second quarter allowed Ball State to pull ahead by double digits at the break. Jenkins sparked a third-quarter push with seven points as the Panthers cut the deficit to single digits, but Pitt couldn't sustain the momentum in the fourth, struggling to convert down the stretch.
Game Notes
• Pitt's bench produced 21 points.
• The Panthers forced 18 Ball State turnovers.
• Ball State held a 51–41 edge on the boards.
Up Next
Pitt looks to bounce back Saturday against Chicago State at 11 a.m. in its second game of the Florida Gulf Classic.
