Pitt Remains No. 17 In Polls

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — Pitt didn't budge in the latest rankings this week, coming in at No. 17 in the AP and Coaches polls.

Pitt remains at No. 17 despite a spotless 3-0 week. The Panthers started off Tuesday with a four-point win over La Salle, 73-69. That was followed up with much more convincing wins against Penn, 78-58, and Robert Morris, 81-71.

Associated Press Top 25:
1. Kentucky
2. Ohio State
3. Duke
4. Syracuse
5. North Carolina
6. Louisville
7. Baylor
8. Connecticut
9. Wisconsin
10. Florida
11. Xavier
12. Alabama
13. Missouri
14. Michigan
15. Marquette
16. Kansas
17. Pitt
18. UNLV
19. Gonzaga
20. Vanderbilt
21. Mississippi State
22. Memphis
23. St. Louis
24. California
25. Texas A&M

Pitt dropped out of the top 10 two weeks ago after a disappointing non-conference home loss to Long Beach State, 86-76. It was the first non-conference home loss at the Petersen Events Center in 58 straight games.

Pitt plays Duquesne at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Consol Energy Center and then travels to play Tennessee at 5:15 p.m. Saturday.

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