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Freeze Frame: Burton's game winner comes after moments of reflection

DAYTON, Ohio -- Leave it to Pitt's most reliable weapon to isolate himself on Mississippi State's best defender, only to hit the most clutch jump shot of the game, of the season, and of his career.

Jamarius Burton had plenty of time to think about it, having sat on the Panthers' bench for more than half of Tuesday's 60-59 NCAA Tournament First Four victory over the Bulldogs at UD Arena because of foul trouble. His thoughts materialized into the most memorable shot in the seven years the Panthers have experienced since last making the NCAA Tournament.