Pitt Hosts Ohio State in Nonconference Game on Nov. 28, 2024

Pitt men's basketball will host Ohio State at the Petersen Events Center on November 28, 2025, marking the completion of a home-and-home non-conference series between the teams. Pitt won last season's matchup in Columbus in dramatic fashion, securing a 91-90 overtime victory with a buzzer-beating three-pointer, and currently holds a three-game winning streak over the Buckeyes, though Ohio State leads the all-time series 15-12. The upcoming game is notable as Ohio State's first visit to Pittsburgh since 2002. Both teams finished the 2024-25 season with identical 17-15 records but failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Ohio State returns key players Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal, and John Mobley Jr., while Pitt has undergone significant roster changes, adding several transfers. The matchup highlights Pitt's effort to strengthen its non-conference schedule and provides an early test for both programs in the 2025-26 season.