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The Panthers have won 13 straight non-conference games and are 131-5 (.963) overall in non-conference play at the Petersen Events Center.  Pitt is now 61-1 all-time in the month of November at the Petersen Events Center with the lone loss coming to Long Beach State, 86-76, Nov. 16, 2011.  The Panthers have won 21 straight home games in the month of November.  Pitt ranks second in the NCAA with 226 home wins since the start of the 2002-03 season. The Panthers are 226-35 (.866) at the Petersen Events Center.  Either Young or Artis have led the Panthers in scoring in 33 of the past 39 games.  Pitt shot a season-best 75% (9-of-12) from behind the arc in the opening half. Players Michael Young  Scored in double-figures for the sixth time this season and the 66th time in his career … topped the 20-point mark for the fourth straight game and fifth time this season.  Finished with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists. Jamel Artis  Made his 73rd consecutive career start … scored in double figures for the sixth time this season and the 58th time in his career.  Moved into 25th place at Pitt with 1,230 career points, passing Jerome Lane (1,217). Cameron Johnson  Scored in double figures for the second straight games and third time this season … finished with 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting.  Knocked four three-point field goals for his fourth game of the year with three or more made three-pointers. Jonathan Milligan  Knocked down a career-high three three-point field goals … finished with nine points through 12 minutes played.    www.pittsburghpanthers.com