2001-02 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball — schedule and results
The 2001-02 Pittsburgh Panthers went 29-6 (13-3 in the Big East) under head coach Ben Howland. The team peaked at #7 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.68.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 35 games from this season: 16–1 at home, 7–2 on the road, and 6–3 on neutral courts. The Panthers scored 72.3 points per game and allowed 60.9 (+11.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Dec 1, 2001 to Jan 8, 2002. The most lopsided win was 87–35 over Savannah State on Dec 1, 2001; the heaviest defeat was 89–76 at Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan 30, 2002. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Georgetown Hoyas (68–67). 4 games went to overtime.
Among Pittsburgh Panthers' 119 recorded seasons, 2001-02's .829 winning percentage ranks 9th. Previous season: 2000-01 Panthers (19–14). Next season: 2002-03 Panthers (28–5).
Game-by-game results (35 games)
Game recaps
2001-12-15: Pittsburgh got past Rhode Island Rams 58–51 as KNIGHT, Brandin scored a team-high 14. ADINGONO, Lazare had 21 for Rhode Island Rams.
2002-01-05: Pittsburgh edged Boston College Eagles 77–74. KNIGHT, Brandin led the winners with 20 points. BELL, Troy had 23 for Boston College Eagles.
2002-01-12: Behind Carroll, Matt's 15 points, Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off Pittsburgh 56–53. Knight, Brandon had 13 for Pittsburgh.
2002-01-30: Behind Thomas, Chris's 19 points, Notre Dame Fighting Irish pulled away from Pittsburgh 89–76. Knight, Brandin had 20 for Pittsburgh.
2002-03-07: Behind ZAVACKAS, Donatas's 16 points, Pittsburgh pulled away from Boston College Eagles 76–62. AGBAI, Uka had 25 for Boston College Eagles.
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