Despite the tumultuous season that has hindered the Canes, seniors Anthony Lawrence, Ebuka Izundu, and Zach Johnson did everything in their power to make sure that Senior Night ended on a positive note and boy did they come up big.
With his 27 points and his parents in the stands, Lawrence eclipsed 1,000 points wearing orange and green as Miami beat Pittsburgh 76-63 in their final home game of the 18-19 season. He also added 11 rebounds and four assists.
Izundu also contributed with a double-double of his own, adding 14 points and 14 rebounds, while senior transfer guard Zach Johnson scored 12 points. Izundu’s mother, who flew in all the way from Nigeria, was also in attendance to see Izundu play his final home game with Miami.
"We weren't worried about seniors getting points or doing this or that," Lawrence told the Associated Press. "We just came out and played our game and executed very well."
Pitt had three double-digit scorers led by guard Jared Wilson-Frame, who scored 18 points, all coming from three-pointers.
Miami led most of the way and the Panthers had a couple of opportunities to make a run and cut into the lead, even cutting the deficit to a single points but their performance at the charity stripe eventually did them in, as Pittsburgh only made 12 of their 23 free throws.
This win tops off a four-game home winning streak to end the season as well as deals the Panthers a 12th consecutive loss. Next up, the Canes will travel to Blacksburg on Friday for their season finale to take on Virginia Tech. Miami has been unable to get a conference road win this season.
With his 27 points and his parents in the stands, Lawrence eclipsed 1,000 points wearing orange and green as Miami beat Pittsburgh 76-63 in their final home game of the 18-19 season. He also added 11 rebounds and four assists.
Izundu also contributed with a double-double of his own, adding 14 points and 14 rebounds, while senior transfer guard Zach Johnson scored 12 points. Izundu’s mother, who flew in all the way from Nigeria, was also in attendance to see Izundu play his final home game with Miami.
"We weren't worried about seniors getting points or doing this or that," Lawrence told the Associated Press. "We just came out and played our game and executed very well."
Pitt had three double-digit scorers led by guard Jared Wilson-Frame, who scored 18 points, all coming from three-pointers.
Miami led most of the way and the Panthers had a couple of opportunities to make a run and cut into the lead, even cutting the deficit to a single points but their performance at the charity stripe eventually did them in, as Pittsburgh only made 12 of their 23 free throws.
This win tops off a four-game home winning streak to end the season as well as deals the Panthers a 12th consecutive loss. Next up, the Canes will travel to Blacksburg on Friday for their season finale to take on Virginia Tech. Miami has been unable to get a conference road win this season.
