Big second half lifts Pitt past California
Associated Press
Jaland Lowe scored 27 points and dished out eight assists, Cameron Corhen had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Pitt (11-2, 2-0) used a big second half to beat California 86-74 in ACC play Wednesday. Pitt has won 14 straight games at the Petersen Events Center — its longest home winning streak since 2013-14 Cal (7-6, 0-2) led by 16 points with 4:19 left in the first half before missing its last six shots of the half and Pitt trimmed the lead to 42-38. Lowe made back-to-back baskets to give Pitt a 55-48 lead with 15:02 remaining in the second half.
Duquesne 67, Rhode Island 55
Jahsean Corbett totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Duquesne defeat Rhode Island 67-55 Tuesday.
David Dixon added 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks for the Dukes (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Tre Dinkins had 11 points.
The Rams (11-2, 0-1) were led by Sebastian Thomas with 20 points and four assists.
Duquesne took the lead with 12:13 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Matus Hronsky led the Dukes with seven points in the first half to help put them up 34-26 at the break.