All the signs were there for Pitt to knock off Duke at home on Tuesday night and, at the end of the evening, that’s what happened. After nearly blowing a large lead, the Panthers held on for a 79-73 win over the Blue Devils.
Pitt (8-2) started out red hot for once, going on an 8-0 run to start the game. The Panthers mostly held control in the first half and even built a lead in the second half of 15 points. But Duke (5-4) wouldn’t go quietly. The Blue Devils would cut the lead to two late in the game but the Panthers had too much and, behind some late buckets, had just enough to hold on for the win.