The #17 Orange had to survive a tough challenge from the Panthers but pulled out a 63-53 victory. Syracuse trailed by eight heading into the fourth quarter and then outscored Pitt 22-4 in the final period including the final 11 points of the game. Dyaisha Fair was once her clutch self, scoring nine of the final 11 points and finishing the game with 23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Georgia Woolley scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds. For Pitt, Liatu King did her best to carry the Panthers by scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.