Pitt
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Duke
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Pitt Falls to No. 14 Duke
1/5/2025 2:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. – Despite a 17-point performance from graduate center Khadija Faye, the Pitt women's basketball team fell to No. 14-ranked Duke, 69-31, Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
The Panthers (8-8, 0-3 ACC) held the Blue Devils to 69 points – 12 off their previous season average of 81 but were unable to overcome 29 turnovers.
As a unit, Pitt limited Duke (12-3, 3-0 ACC) to just 6-for-16 shooting (37.5 percent) in the final period.
Individually, Faye continued her stellar season, logging a game-high 17 points, while junior guard Marley Washenitz had a solid all-around performance, registering seven points, four rebounds and three steals.
How It Happened
Duke opened the contest on a 7-0 run, but the Panthers immediately responded with a 7-2 spurt to pull within two at the 4:59 mark behind baskets from Washenitz, Faye and Johnson. After the media timeout, Duke closed the opening period with an 11-2 burst and led, 20-9, after 10 minutes of action.
The Blue Devils' full court press continued to suffocate Pitt's offensive attack as the Panthers were limited to just six points in the second frame.
Duke started the third period scoring nine consecutive, before a layup from Faye opened the scoring for Pitt at the 5:34 mark. Of note, Faye's layup sparked a 6-2 burst from the Panthers; however, Pitt would be held scoreless for the remainder of the quarter.
The Panthers continued to fight down the stretch, but were unable to cut into the deficit, before ultimately falling, 69-31.
Game Notes
- Faye logged 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field.
- Washenitz recorded seven points, to go along with four rebounds and three steals.
- Duke limited Pitt to just one bench point.
Up Next
The Panthers return to the Petersen Events Center to face Louisville on Thursday, Jan. 9. Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m., and the game can be streamed via ACCNX.
