Pitt Stuns Ohio State with Overtime Buzzer-Beater in Thrilling Road Win
Zack Austin's last-second three-pointer lifts Panthers to a 91-90 victory after a dramatic comeback in Columbus.
- Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Ohio State 91-90 in overtime, with Zack Austin hitting a clutch three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.
- Jaland Lowe led Pitt with a career-high 28 points, while Ishmael Leggett and Papa Amadou Kante added 21 and 12 points, respectively.
- Ohio State's Bruce Thornton scored 24 points, playing all 45 minutes, but the Buckeyes missed 10 free throws and struggled in the final minutes of overtime.
- Pitt overcame a 12-point second-half deficit, going on an 18-2 run and holding Ohio State scoreless from the field for the last 4:16 of overtime.
- The Panthers improved to 7-1 on the season, bolstering their NCAA Tournament prospects with a stronger non-conference schedule that includes upcoming games against ranked opponents.