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Pittsburgh eyes another 10-0 start

Dec 13, 2008 - 11:35 AM UMBC (5-3) at No. 3 Pittsburgh (9-0), 7:00 p.m. EST

PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Pittsburgh will try and run its record to 10-0 for the sixth straight season when it hosts Maryland-Baltimore County on Saturday.

One of the most consistent teams over the past decade, the Panthers have faced little competition.

Pittsburgh, which has won 35 consecutive home games against non-conference opponents, has won each of its nine games by double digits and by an average of 21.6 points.

Sam Young scored 28 points and DeJuan Blair had 13 and 16 rebounds as Pittsburgh pounded Vermont, 80-51, on December 6. Young is scoring 20.8 points per game and and Blair is averaging 14.9 and 13.4 rebounds.

The reigning America East Conference champions, UMBC is coming off a 67-56 victory over Central Connecticut State on Wednesday.

Darryl Proctor had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win and leads the Retrievers at 17.9 and 9.3 per contest.