“I told you we would make your senior year special” Those were the words that Pitt Panthers women’s basketball head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio told senior Brianna Kiesel all season long. The Panthers were picked to finish last in the ACC, had nine active players due to injury and were forced to wait until the last possible match up, however after Selection they got the last laugh earned a 10-seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. “I’m ecstatic, so happy for our players who just ... Read More
Pitt’s Brianna Kiesel named All-ACC First Team
It has been a surprisingly good season for the Pitt Panthers women’s basketball team this season. After being picked to finish last in the ACC, the Pitt women finished the regular season 19-11 (9-7 ACC) and could be on the cusp of making the NCAA Tournament. A big part of Pitt’s success this season was due to the performance of senior guard Brianna Kiesel. Monday, Kiesel was named First Team All-ACC and to the All-ACC Defensive Team. Kiesel finished the season averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 ... Read More