PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — The Pittsburgh women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to secure a 66-52 victory over Mount Saint Mary’s on Saturday at Petersen Events Center. The Panthers opened with a 25-8 lead after the first period and never trailed, improving their record to 1-1. The Mountaineers fell to 0-2. Gabrielle Kennerly led all scorers with 20 points for Mount Saint Mary’s, while Mikayla Johnson paced Pittsburgh with 13 points. The Panthers controlled the interior, outscoring the Mountaineers 42-14 in the paint. An announced crowd of 708 watched the non-conference matchup.