PTTSBURGH, ALLEGHENY CO. (WOLF) — The University of Scranton women’s basketball team scored a standout preseason victory Sunday, knocking off Division I Pitt, 69–63, in an exhibition matchup at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh.
The upset quickly caught fire on social media, where fans, alumni and college basketball followers marveled at a Division III program toppling an ACC opponent. Posts celebrating the Lady Royals’ poise and grit circulated widely throughout the weekend, with many calling the win one of the most impressive moments in the program’s history.
Scranton set the tone early with crisp ball movement and accurate outside shooting, getting three-pointers from Sophia Talutto, Meghan Lamanna and Elizabeth Bennett to take a 15–12 lead after the first quarter. The advantage grew to 37–27 by halftime behind strong rebounding from Katie Gorski and balanced scoring from Kaeli Romanowski, Gorski and Bennett.
Pitt surged in the third quarter, using an 11–0 run to jump in front, but Scranton responded with composure. Timely baskets from Talutto and Gorski, a momentum-shifting three from Bennett, and tough finishes by Lamanna put the Lady Royals back on top. Talutto later drilled a pull-up three and added a step-back jumper to secure the lead.
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Scranton’s defense delivered in the final minutes, with Bennett recording two clutch blocks and Romanowski sealing the win at the free-throw line.