PITTSBURGH – The Pitt women’s basketball team (1-3, 0-0 ACC) lost to the Duquesne Dukes (3-1, 0-0 A10) 56-55 in the 41st edition of the City Game at Duquesne on Saturday afternoon. The Dukes escaped with the victory despite a late game push from Bella Perkins, who scored six points in the final 11 seconds.
Liatu King continued to lead the team offensively, netting 11 points, grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out four assists. Rapuluchi Ayodele continued her strong play as she grabbed 13 rebounds, eight offensive, while adding six points and two assists. Freshman Aaryn Battle looked strong in her first career start, notching eight points and three rebounds on 50% shooting.
The Panthers continue to dominate on the offensive glass as they grabbed 17 as a team while leading the rebounding battle 47-35 in the loss. As a team, Pitt shot 29.3% from the floor while the Dukes shot 30.6%. The Pitt bench stepped up offensively as they netted a season-best 25 points.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers opened the contest playing tenacious defense, holding the Dukes to 4-for-16 shooting from the field. Adding offense for Pitt was Marley Washenitz, who fought through contact to make an acrobatic layup and the awarded free throw. Pitt rallied around this play, going on a 10-3 run late in the first quarter. King had three points and tallied two assists as the two teams went to the second quarter tied, 13-13.
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