Pitt Dominates Cal in Key ACC Road Victory

Panthers keep conference tournament hopes alive with wire-to-wire win over Golden Bears

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:07am

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The Pitt men's basketball team defeated Cal 72-56 in a key ACC road game on Saturday. Pitt led impressively from start to finish, withstanding a late Cal comeback attempt to pick up their second road win of the season. The victory keeps Pitt's ACC Tournament hopes alive as they sit on the outside looking in with two games remaining.

Why it matters

This win is crucial for Pitt's chances of making the ACC Tournament, as they were on the outside looking in before this game. Cal was also fighting for its own NCAA Tournament hopes, so this was an important game for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

Pitt was led by strong performances from sophomore guard Nojus Indrusaitis, who scored 16 points, and forward Cameron Corhen, who added 16 points, 4 assists and 4 steals. The Panthers shot 46.4% from the field and held Cal to just 42.6% shooting. Cal, a team that usually has balanced scoring, was limited to just two players in double figures.

  • Pitt led by as many as 11 points in the second half before Cal cut the deficit to 3 with 11:46 remaining.
  • Pitt then responded with a 7-0 run to push the lead back to double digits and maintained that cushion for the rest of the game.

The players

Nojus Indrusaitis

Sophomore guard for Pitt who scored 16 points off the bench, including 4 three-pointers.

Cameron Corhen

Pitt forward who contributed 16 points, 4 assists and 4 steals in the win.

Dai Dai Ames

Cal player who led the team with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting.

Lee Dort

Cal player who scored 10 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“OUR HAAS 🗣️ Hail To Pitt 🔵🟡”

— Pitt Basketball

What’s next

Pitt returns home to take on Florida State on Wednesday, with tip-off set for 9:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This win keeps Pitt's ACC Tournament hopes alive and deals a tough blow to Cal's NCAA Tournament aspirations. The Panthers showed impressive control and composure throughout the game, withstanding a late Cal rally to secure a crucial road victory.