The Pirates shot a scorching 67 percent (8 of 12) in the first eight minutes to open up a 22-10 lead.

The Pirates shot 10 of 18 from 3-point range, the Rams were 4 of 9.

The Pirates shot 23.1 percent in the first half with 12 turnovers, and eight different players committed fouls.

The Pirates shot a season-low 30.2 percent tonight (16 of 53) and were 4 of 20 from 3-point range.

Perhaps that was because the Pirates shot an abysmal 39.6 percent from the floor for the season.

As usual, the Pirates shot poorly from the floor (33 percent), but they did make 4 of 6 3-point tries in the second half.

The Pirates shot 54.9 percent from the field, helped by Whitney's mostly unimpeded inside work.

The Pirates turned the ball over 24 times and shot a tepid 42 percent.

Over all, the Pirates shot only 32.9 percent, connecting on only 26 of 79 field-goal attempts.

Caver was 5-8 from the floor in the first half and the main reason the Pirates shot a whopping 51.7 percent.