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Pittsburgh Women's Basketball Makes Historic 32-Point Comeback

1/14/2025

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Panthers' Historic Comeback

In a breathtaking display of resilience, Pittsburgh women's basketball staged the largest comeback in NCAA history, erasing a staggering 32-point deficit to triumph over SMU 72-59. Mikayla Johnson shone with 22 points, while Khadija Faye added a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. With a 9-9 record, the Panthers are poised to take on ranked rivals next.

Summary

UCLA Tops Rankings

UCLA claims the top spot in the latest AP Top 25 women's basketball rankings, with South Carolina, Notre Dame, and USC closely behind. LSU stays strong at No. 5, remaining unbeaten. Texas slips to No. 7 after a tough loss to South Carolina, while Minnesota and Oklahoma State make their debut in the rankings, pushing Iowa and Michigan out.

History

Historical Context

Pittsburgh's women's basketball team made history by overcoming a 32-point deficit, the largest comeback in NCAA history. This feat echoes the 2006 NCAA Men's Tournament, where George Mason shocked the world by reaching the Final Four as an 11-seed, showcasing the unpredictability of March Madness.

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Panthers' Historic Comeback

In a breathtaking display of resilience, Pittsburgh women's basketball staged the largest comeback in NCAA history, erasing a staggering 32-point deficit to triumph over SMU 72-59. Mikayla Johnson shone with 22 points, while Khadija Faye added a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. With a 9-9 record, the Panthers are poised to take on ranked rivals next.

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