The Matchup
- The Greyhounds will be back on the road on Wednesday as they travel to face ACC foe Pittsburgh.
- This will be the eight matchup between the two programs, with Pitt winning each game. They last played on November 21, 2016.
Last Time Out
- The Greyhounds traveled to face Mount St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon.
- Both teams battled back and forth all afternoon, as there was 11 lead changes on the afternoon.
- The Greyhounds took a late lead with under four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, before the Mountaineers went on an 10-2 run to end the game and win 73-66.
Looking Ahead
- The Greyhounds will be back home on Saturday as they host Hofstra for their last non-conference matchup of the season.
Scouting Pitt
- The Panthers come into the game with an 5-3 record on the season.
- Both teams have two similar opponents with both teams playing George Mason and Bryant. Pitt won both matchups, while Loyola beat Bryant and lost to George Mason.
- The Panthers have had a balanced scoring attack, with five players averaging at least six points, led by Liatu King with 10.6 points per game.
- King also leads the team with 9.5 rebounds per game.
- The Panthers are currently on a three-game losing streak, with loses coming against DePaul, Maryland and Illinois.
Therien Named to Patriot League Preseason Team
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Lex Therien was named to the Preseason All-Patriot League team prior to the start of the year.
- The sophomore forward made a big splash her freshman year, as she averaged 12.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
- She finished ninth in the Patriot League in scoring and finished first in rebounds per game.
- She was named Rookie of the Year and named to the All-League Second Team
Worth Noting
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Lex Therien currently ranks 17th in the country in rebounds per game as she is currently averaging 10.6 rebounds. She also ranks fifth in the Patriot League in points per game, second in rebounds per game, and is tied for the second most steals.
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Taleah Dixon ranks third in the Patriot League in scoring and is fourth in steals.
- Dixon is averaging a career best in points and rebounds, while shooting a career best from the field and three-point range.
- Four freshman have been averaging 10 minutes per game.
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Lex Therien is the first player to be named to the Preseason All-Conference Team since 2018-19.
- The Greyhounds team this year features three international players, all coming over from Spain.
- Following the win against Delaware State, the Greyhounds had their first winning record since the beginning of the 2017 season.
