Pitt to host Ohio State in nonconference game at Petersen Events Center

Justin Guerriero TribLive Tue, May 6, 2025 • 03:26 PM

Pitt’s Papa Amadou Kante plays against Ohio State in November. Kante is one of a few returning Panthers who will face the Buckeyes again this season.

Pitt men’s basketball will host Ohio State on Nov. 28 at Petersen Events Center, the Panthers announced Tuesday afternoon.

The nonconference game completes a home-and-home between the Panthers and Buckeyes, of which Pitt won the front end on the road in overtime 91-90 on Nov. 29, 2024.

Pitt will enter the contest riding a three-game winning streak vs. the Buckeyes, with Ohio State commanding the all-time series 15-12.

This season marks Ohio State’s first trip to Petersen Events Center since 2002, when it topped the Panthers, 69-49.

Pitt (17-15, 8-12 ACC) and Ohio State (17-15, 9-11 Big Ten) posted near-identical records last season.

Returning players for the Panthers this upcoming season include forwards Papa Amadou Kante, Amdy Ndiaye and Cameron Corhen, plus guard Brandin Cummings.

Pitt also has underwent a significant (and likely ongoing) roster transformation this offseason, adding transfers in guard/forward Barry Dunning Jr. (South Alabama), guards Nojus Indrusaitis (Iowa State) and Damarco Minor (Oregon State) and center Dishon Jackson (Iowa State).