Pitt beats Stanford 64-63 in ACC Tournament opener

Damarco Minor's last-second putback lifts 15th-seeded Panthers over 10-seed Cardinal

Mar. 11, 2026 at 3:52am

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Damarco Minor scored the game-winning basket with 0.7 seconds left, following up his own missed shot to give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 victory over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The win keeps Pitt's season alive as they advance to face 7th-seeded NC State in the second round, while the loss likely ends Stanford's NCAA Tournament hopes as they await their postseason fate.

The details

Minor finished just 2-of-10 shooting but came up big at the end, missing a 3-pointer but then putting in the game-winner after a scramble for the rebound. Ebuka Okorie had given Stanford a 63-62 lead with a 3-point play with 26.2 seconds left before Minor's heroics. Okorie led the Cardinal with 14 points, while Benny Gealer scored 11 and AJ Rohosy had 10 points and 7 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Pitt and Stanford had previously met on February 25, 2026, with Stanford winning 75-67 at home.

The players

Damarco Minor

A player for the Pittsburgh Panthers who scored the game-winning basket with 0.7 seconds left.

Ebuka Okorie

A freshman for the Stanford Cardinal who scored 14 points and gave his team a late lead before Pitt's comeback.

Benny Gealer

A player for the Stanford Cardinal who scored 11 points in the loss.

AJ Rohosy

A player for the Stanford Cardinal who had 10 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.

NC State

The 7th-seeded team that Pitt will face in the second round of the ACC Tournament.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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