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Pitt Rallies From 15-Point Deficit to Beat Buffalo
Ndongo’s 20-20 effort was Pitt’s first since 2020 as the Panthers outrebounded Buffalo 50-27 and dominated the second half, 48-16.
On Thursday, Georgia Tech transfer Baye Ndongo recorded 23 points and 21 rebounds to lead Pittsburgh past Buffalo 80-61, helping the Panthers overcome a 13-point halftime deficit.
Trailing 47-32 early in the second half, the Panthers rallied as Buffalo struggled offensively, shooting just 12.5% from the field after intermission.
Pittsburgh dominated the glass, outrebounding Buffalo 50-27, while Ndongo became the first Panthers player to record a 20-20 game since Justin Champagnie in Dec 2020.
Freshman Chase Foster added 20 points for Pittsburgh, while foul trouble hindered Buffalo, which committed 33 fouls compared to 18 for the Panthers.
Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia to face Penn State at the Palestra on Sunday, while Buffalo hosts Penn State Schuylkill on Monday.