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Pitt Ties Largest Comeback in DI WCBB History, Rallies from 32-Point Hole to Beat SMU

The Pittsburgh women's basketball team made history in stunning fashion on Sunday, overcoming a 32-point deficit against SMU before ultimately winning, 72-59.

The Mustangs were up 46-14 with just 1:37 remaining in the second quarter. But Pitt came storming back, outscoring SMU 28-0 in the third quarter and 54-10 in the second half. It was the largest comeback win in regulation in NCAA Division I women's basketball history. Texas State overcame a 32-point deficit as well in 2006 but required overtime to finish off the win.

"[Head coach Tory] Verdi just said, I don't have any magic words for you guys," Panthers guard Mikayla Johnson said on the local broadcast after the win (h/t Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic).