Pittsburgh aims to extend its home winning streak to 13 games on Saturday afternoon when it concludes non-conference play against Sam Houston.The Panthers began the winning streak last season before improving to 6-0 at the Peterson Events Center in 2024-25 following a decisive victory over Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 11.Brandin Cummings received Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week honors after erupting for 30 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the floor — including 6 of 8 from 3-point range — in the 96-56 romp over the Colonels. That’s quite an impressive performance considering the freshman scored a total of 22 points in his previous five games.Pitt coach Jeff Capel said Cummings has become more confident on the court.”The confidence comes because of the work,” Capel said. “He’s a gym rat. He’s one of the most low-maintenance guys I’ve coached. He’s a sponge. He wants to learn. He wants to be really good.”Ishmael Leggett, who has scored 17 points in consecutive games, is averaging a team-best 17.0 points per contest.Jaland Lowe is contributing 16.5 points, however he is shooting just 35.6 percent from the floor (16 of 45) over his last three games.The Panthers have been idle since dismantling Eastern Kentucky. They’ll enjoy another lengthy stretch in between games before tipping off against ACC newcomer California on New Year’s Day.