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Pitt Rallies Past Robert Morris Behind Johnson's 20-point Surge
11/22/2025 4:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PITTSBURGH - The Pitt women's basketball team defeated Robert Morris, outscoring the Colonials 55–27 over the final three quarters, to secure a 63–54 win at the Petersen Events Center Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers erased a 19-point first-quarter deficit behind a 20-point performance from redshirt junior guard Mikayla Johnson, who scored 17 points in the second half to fuel the comeback.
Angel Jones added her third straight double-digit outing with 14 points and three assists while Fatima Diakhate neared a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
How It Happened
After a slow start sent Pitt into halftime trailing 38–27, back-to-back baskets from Johnson and a layup by Diakhate trimmed the margin to single digits. A 12-0 run in the period, including a layup from Theresa Hagans Jr. brought them within one, prompting an RMU timeout. Pitt took its first lead with just under two minutes left in the quarter on a layup by Jones and held a three-point edge moving into the fourth.
The Panthers closed it out by limiting Robert Morris to six points in the final 10 minutes. Johnson, who scored 12 points in the third quarter, capped off her 40-minute night with five points in the fourth, including a perfect 3-for-3 the charity stripe, as Pitt secured its second-straight victory.
Game Notes
- The Panthers went on an 18-3 run, outscoring the Colonials 24-10 in the third, to help complete the comeback.
- Pitt advances to 26-0 all-time against the Colonials.
- Lauren Rust added a game high 11 boards in the win, followed by Hagans Jr. and Diakhate with nine.
- The Panthers controlled the glass, outrebounding RMU 46-34 with 17 offensive rebounds.
- Hagans Jr. led the squad with six assists.
Ticket Information
Single game tickets for upcoming games can be purchased HERE. All seating in the Petersen Events Center will be General Admission, excluding VIP Courtside.
Up Next
The Panthers homestretch will come to a close with Lafayette on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Petersen Events Center. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. and will be streamed on ACCNX.
