82 - 71 
The Golden Griffins challenged the Panthers all game long, but Pitt was able to pull away at the end of the game to get the 82-71 victory. Pitt made 12 of the final 13 shots to close the game after trailing by seven. Blake Hinson had another special performance by going off for 26 points and five rebounds. Carlton 'Bub' Carrington added 16 points, five assists, four rebounds, a block, and a steal. Ishmael Leggett had 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists. For Canisius, Siem Uijtendaal had 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
