Pitt cruises to third win of season against Gardner-Webb

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on pittsburghsportsnow.com.

Pitt men’s basketball rolled off two wins to open the season against Mid-Major non-conference opponents and the Panthers continued that trend with the visiting Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs.

The Panthers led wire-to-wire to collect their third win of the season, 83-64, over the Runnin’ Bulldogs at the Petersen Events Center.

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett was a two-way factor for the Panthers, recording a game-high 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting while adding three triples. He also tallied six rebounds and four assists.

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