DAY 3 PITT CLASSIC: MEN'S BOBCATS LOSE TO SOUTHSIDE COMM COLL 73-83
In the final game of the three day classic the 8-0 Bobcats faced Southside Community College. The Bobcats jumped out to an early 5-2 lead in the game. Through the first 10 minutes of the game the Bobcats were able to gain a 9 point lead. At intermission the Bobcats led 39-29, taking a 10 point lead into the half.
The Bobcats were able to start off a steady second half and increase the lead to 12 with 15 minutes remaining in the half after a 3 pointer from Edward Gordon, assisted by Jaron Burnell. The Bobcat lead was 14 with 10 minutes remaining in the game after free throws from Alondo Jackson. The lead was cut to 6 with 5:37 remaining in the second half. The Bobcats found themselves trailing 73-75 with 1:22 remaining in the game. For the first time this season the Bobcats faced defeat, losing for the first time 73-83.
The Bobcats were led by Greg Heckstall who had 12 points and 11 rebounds, his 7th double-double of the season. A'Kanni White finished with 11 points and Alondo Jackson scored 10 points. Jaleel Ferguson contributed with 10 rebounds.