Pittsburgh closed the first half on a 13-2 run to carry a 33-28 lead into the break against St. John’s in the first round of the Big East Tournament.
St. John’s Vs. Pittsburgh, Big East Tournament Score Update: Panthers Lead 33-28 At Halftime
The Panthers, the tournament’s No. 13 seed, are being led in scoring by senior Ashton Gibbs’ 15 points. Gibbs is 4-of-9 from the field and 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Likely Big East Rookie of the Year Moe Harkless leads the way for 12th-seeded St. John’s with 13 points.
This is the second meeting between these two teams in less than a week. Pitt hosted the Red Storm last Wednesday and prevailed with a 89-69 blowout victory. Jamie Dixon’s teams have won six of their last seven meetings with St. John’s.
The winner of this game will face No. 5 Georgetown in the second round on Wednesday afternoon.
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