Pitt Set to Open 2025-26 Campaign; Hosts Drexel Tuesday

PITTSBURGH – The Pitt women's basketball team opens up the 2025-26 campaign Tuesday evening, hosting in-state foe Drexel at the Petersen Events Center.

Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m., and the game can be streamed via ACCNX.

Need to Know - Game 1
Pitt vs. Drexel
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – 6 p.m.
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Petersen Events Center

The Opening Tip

Senior guard Angel Jones scored a game-high 23 points on 11-of-13 shooting to lead Pitt to a 98-58 victory in the preseason finale Thursday evening at the Petersen Events Center.
- Redshirt junior guard Mikayla Johnson posted a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
- Pitt shot 56.2 percent (41-for-73) from the field and 50 percent (6-for-12) from three-point range.
The Panthers previously earned a 101-46 victory over Pitt-Johnstown to open exhibition play.
Junior transfer Carla Viegas powered the Panthers in the second half, scoring 11 of her team-high 17 points in the fourth quarter.
- She went 5-for-6 from three-point range, knocking down back-to-back triples to cap her performance.
Freshman guard Nylah Wilson added 15 points and led the team with four assists, while Johnson also chipped in 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field.
Four players return from last year's roster, led by Johnson, who averaged 10.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
Last season featured several highlights for the Panthers, including the largest regulation comeback in NCAA history against SMU (Jan. 12).
- Pitt also posted its highest win total (13) since 2016-17 and recorded its second-most ACC victories (5) since joining the league.
The 2025-26 roster features seven freshmen, headlined by ESPNW HoopGurlz Top 100 recruits Wilson (No. 30, five-star) and Hagans Jr. (No. 99, four-star).
- Pitt also welcomed three transfers this offseason: Viegas (Florida State), Fatima Diakhate (Georgia) and Jones (Coppin State).

Series History

Tuesday will mark the third meeting between Pitt and Drexel, with the series knotted at 1-1.
A win would give the Panthers a 2-1 series edge over the Dragons.

Scouting the Dragons

In 2024-25, Drexel went 17-13 and 12-6 in conference play.
The Dragons lost in the semifinals of the CAA Championship to William & Mary by a score of 76-54.

Fan/Ticket Information

Secure your new 2025-26 season tickets HERE. Season ticket holders from last season who want to renew their season tickets can log onto their account online and renew HERE. All seating in the Petersen Events Center will be General Admission, excluding VIP Courtside.

Benefits for Season Ticket Holders:

Saving money on every game, instead of buying all separately.
Flexibility to exchange tickets if unable to attend a game (subject to availability).
Exclusive access to post-season ticket requests.

Season ticket holders have the ability to exchange tickets from a game that they are unable to attend for additional seats to another game. Tickets must be exchanged before the start of the game.

Up Next
Pitt remains home, hosting Mount St. Mary's on Saturday, Nov. 8. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.