Sophronia Sallard reacts after making a basket against Wyoming in the first half. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

March 22, 2008

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -Shavonte Zellous scored 21 points, Sophronia Sallard had 15 and Mallorie Winn hit a huge 3-pointer with 2:27 remaining to help Pittsburgh beat Wyoming 63-58 on Saturday in the NCAA's first round.

The No. 6 seeded Panthers (23-10) held on despite a sluggish performance by standout center Marcedes Walker, advancing to meet No. 3 Baylor in the second round.

Justyna Podziemska led the No. 11 seeded Cowgirls (24-7) with 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting while Jodi Bolerjack and Hanna Zavecz each scored 10 but Wyoming couldn't hold on in a back-and-forth contest.