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Omari Witherspoon makes go-ahead shot in OT and Pittsburgh tops Wake Forest 80-76 to end 3-game skid
Omari Witherspoon scored 13 points including the game-winning jumper in overtime as Pittsburgh ended a three-game losing streak with strong rebounding and defense.
- On Jan 27, 2026, Omari Witherspoon made a step-back jumper with 15 seconds left in overtime at the Petersen Events Center to lift Pittsburgh to an 80-76 win over Wake Forest.
- With 1:02 remaining, Roman Siulepa stole an inbounds pass and raced for a fast-break dunk to tie the score at 66, forcing overtime after Witherspoon and Juke Harris missed key shots.
- A review upgraded a foul on Witherspoon after his steal in overtime to a Flagrant 1, producing two free throws and possession for Pitt, while he made key defensive plays that preserved the lead.
- The result tied the all-time series between Pittsburgh Panthers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons at 9-9 and improved Pitt's home mark to 6-2 while sitting 6-9 in the ACC.
- Looking toward Saturday action, Roman Siulepa recorded his third straight double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds as Pitt visits Clemson and Wake Forest hosts N.C. State.
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Two desperate teams entered Petersen Events Center Tuesday night but only one of Wake Forest and Pitt, situated right next to one another at the bottom...
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Omari Witherspoon makes go-ahead shot in OT and Pittsburgh tops Wake Forest 80-76 to end 3-game skid
Barry Dunning Jr. and Roman Siulepa each scored 15 points, Omari Witherspoon made a step-back jumper with 15 seconds left in overtime, and Pittsburgh beat Wake Forest 80-76 to end a three-game losing streak.
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Witherspoon’s Clutch Overtime Performance Lifts Pitt Past Wake Forest, 80-76
Freshman guard Omari Witherspoon drilled a step back baseline jumper with 15 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Pitt (9-12, 2-6 ACC) to an 80-76 victory over Wake Forest (11-10, 2-6 ACC) Monday night at the Petersen Events Center in the 3,000th game in program history.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
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