Pitt got off to a great start in its game against Wake Forest, quickly building a double digit lead. They extended that lead to 16 points and could do no wrong early.
Unfortunately for the Panthers, it was short-lived. And after quickly squandering that lead, they were on the wrong side of a back and forth game, losing 69-65. Pitt was right there in the end and had a chance to either win it or send it in overtime. But Xavier Johnson took an absolute head-scratcher of a wild shot and on the next possession, Trey McGowens had his full-court layup attempt swatted by Wake’s center.