PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Boston College's late rally came up short, dropping a 74-72 decision at Pitt. The loss is the fourth straight for the Eagles.
BC trailed 65-55 with 4:22 remaining before starting a 13-6 push over the next three-plus minutes. A Steffon Mitchell jumper with 1:07 remaining made it a three-point game - 71-68. The Eagles' pressure forced two turnovers with 31 seconds remaining. Derryck Thornton's swipe and a layup with :27 ticks left and Jairus Hamilton's interception of the ensuing inbounds pass, led to the game-tying layup by Thornton with 12 seconds to go.