Ashton Gibbs scored 21 points and Cameron Wright added a career-high 13 as No. 17 Pitt rolled past Robert Morris 81-71 yesterday in Pittsburgh.
The Panthers (5-1) won their third straight by shooting 55 percent from the field in the first half. The addition of rangy freshman forward Khem Birch into the lineup helped. Birch finished with eight points, 11 rebounds and six blocks while making his second career start.
Cordon Williams led Robert Morris (4-2) with 19 points but the Panthers held Velton Jones to 10 points.
Pitt improved to 29-0 all-time against its crosstown rival and 69-0 against NEC opponents.
Santa Clara 65, V’nova 64
In Anaheim, Evan Roquemore hit two go-ahead free throws with 4.3 seconds left as Santa Clara (4-2) fbeat Villanova (4-2) in the third-place game of the 76 Classic. Mouphtaou Yarou finished with 19 points for Villanova.
St. Louis 83, Oklahoma 63
In Anaheim, Brian Conklin tied a career-high 25 points to help Saint Louis (6-0 ) beat Oklahoma (4-1) to win the 76 Classic tourney.
Alabama 72, VCU 64
In Tuscaloosa, JaMychal Green scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half as No. 13 Alabama (7-0) topped Virginia Commonwealth (3-3).
Indiana 75, Butler 59
Will Sheehey scored a career-high 21 points and Cody Zeller added 16 to help the Hoosiers (6-0) pull away from visiting Butler (3-3).
Missouri 88, Binghamton 59
In Columbia, Mo., Kim English scored a career-high 29 points as No. 21 Missouri (6-0) beat Binghamton (0-5).
Miss. State 82, No. Texas 59
In Starkville, Arnett Moultrie scored 20 points and Dee Bost added 18 for the No. 24 Bulldogs (7-1), who took a 30-10 lead in the first 10 minutes and were never challenged by North Texas (1-3).
N. Mexico 75, Boston Col. 57
In Anaheim, Drew Gordon had 21 points and 11 rebounds fas New Mexico (4-2) beat Boston College (3-3) in the consolation championship of the 76 Classic.
Dayton 86, Minnesota 70
In Orlando, Kevin Dillard had 19 points as the Flyers (5-1) beat Minnesota (6-1) in the Old Spice Classic championship game.
Indiana St. 72, Fairfield 66
In Orlando, Dwayne Lathan and Myles Walker scored 16 points each as Indiana State (6-1) beat Fairfield (3-4) in the third-place game at the Old Spice Classic.