Clemson edged out a hard-fought 78-75 overtime victory against Pitt on Saturday at the Petersen Events Center, surviving a second-half surge by the Panthers. The win extended Clemson’s winning streak over Pitt to 13 games and marked their third consecutive victory this season.
Chase Hunter led the Tigers with 20 points, tying his career-high with five three-pointers while shooting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Ian Schieffelin contributed his eighth double-double of the season, recording 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaeden Zackery added 16 points. Dillon Hunter provided a boost off the bench with 10 points, giving Clemson four double-digit scorers.
The Tigers (15-4, 7-1 ACC) built a 14-point lead early in the second half, but Pitt (12-6, 3-4 ACC) stormed back with a 19-4 run to tie the game at 57-57. A late three-pointer by Ishmael Leggett gave the Panthers a brief lead, but Clemson held firm in overtime. Hunter’s clutch three-pointer with 14 seconds left in the extra period sealed the win for the Tigers.
Clemson shot a season-high 14-of-27 from beyond the arc, despite cooling off after halftime. The Tigers outrebounded Pitt 32-30, securing 12 of the final 15 boards, which proved pivotal. Schieffelin, who has battled back and calf injuries, delivered another strong road performance, with six of his eight double-doubles this season coming away from home.
Next, Clemson returns to Littlejohn Coliseum to host Syracuse on Wednesday at 7 p.m.