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Pitt Panthers Face Ohio State in NCAA Bracketology

:In the latest ESPN Bracketology, the Pittsburgh Panthers are projected to face a familiar opponent in the NCAA Tournament. According to Joe Lunardi's predictions, Pitt, seeded as a No. 6, will take on No. 11 seed Ohio State in the First Round of the Midwest Region. The game is scheduled to be held at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

This matchup is particularly intriguing given the teams' recent history. On November 29, Pitt and Ohio State clashed in Columbus, with the Panthers emerging victorious in a thrilling overtime game. Pitt overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half, going on a 20-2 run to take the lead. Despite Ohio State's late surge, Pitt held on to force overtime and ultimately won 91-88.

Key performers in that game included Pitt's Jaland Lowe, who scored a career-high 28 points, and Ish Leggett, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Redshirt freshman Papa Amadou Kante also made a significant impact off the bench with 12 points.

Pitt currently stands at 10-2 overall, having completed their non-conference play with a 9-2 record. Their losses came against then-ranked No. 19 Wisconsin and Mississippi State. Ohio State, meanwhile, is 8-4, with losses to then-ranked No. 23 Texas A&M, No. 2 Auburn, and Maryland.

The winner of this matchup will face the victor of the game between No. 3 Kansas and No. 14 South Dakota State in the Second Round.

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