Twitter Reaction To Pitt Basketball’s Last Second Win Over Northwestern

With the struggles they had in the first half of last night’s game against Northwestern, not many people anticipated the Pitt Panthers turning things around but thanks to a gutsy effort and contributions from many, especially Justin Champagnie and Xavier Johnson, Pitt earned their third win of the season with a 71-70 last-second victory.

The tune on Twitter from Pitt fans changed drastically from the first half until Champagnie’s last second dunk.

Here’s a sample of an enthusiastic Pitt fanbase on Twitter.

Gutsy effort all around to turn that start around. Great win for a young team against a good team. Need to continue to build depth. Big 3 won’t be able to score 80% of the points all season.

— Dillon McGough (@thepittzoo11) December 10, 2020

I saw a program changing type of win. Those kids showed a lot of character by battling through adversity!

— Chris Boehme (@Cboehme2) December 10, 2020

I mean really incredible. Whatever Capel did at halftime worked because that was a different team… #H2P

— Nick Gordon (@Nick_Gordon19) December 10, 2020

Entertaining second half!
Good win for the Panthers.
20/20 for the Sophomore H2P!

— Dean Zuppe (@DeanZuppe33) December 10, 2020

Pitt vs NW game is a good one. Big 3 showed up for Pitt. @thefuturetoney proud of the way you play the game

— Fredrick Cannon (@FredrickCannon1) December 10, 2020

Major credit to Odukale with the ENORMOUS steal

This win doesn’t happen without that

— Yinzburgh Adam (@yinzburghsports) December 10, 2020

Pitt Big 3 still came up with 59 points tonight. #h2p 🏀🏀

— Brian Keller (@bkonhoops) December 10, 2020

HAIL YEAH! That’s Pitt Panther toughness right there! #H2P

— EJ Borghetti (@PittBorghetti) December 10, 2020

simply a young, talented team starting to figure it out. #babysteps

— elDeez724 (@eld67) December 10, 2020

Good road win for PITT lastnight..

— LeVance Fields (@Lfields23) December 10, 2020

Good morning, Pittsburgh. #ZooEra pic.twitter.com/H15r1E7uz3

— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) December 10, 2020

Will Jeffress is going to be scary good.

— Capel Faithful (@CapelFaithful) December 10, 2020

A timeline… wow this is brutal, wait how have the refs not callled any fouls there, this team is so frustrating, okay making a little comeback, hey at least they made the game close, I can’t even be mad now they made this a game, wait they could win this, HOLY 🤬 the won!!

— Cory Kinsinger (@CoryKinsinger) December 10, 2020

Wednesday’s Awards:

BEST WIN: Xavier def. Oklahoma, 99-77

IMPRESSIVE: Baylor pounding Stephen F Austin, 83-52

BEST MID-MAJOR WIN: Pepperdine def. Cal, 74-62

DISAPPOINTING: Northwestern losing at home to Pittsburgh.

BEST PERFORMANCE: Pitt’s Justin Champagnie: 20 pts, 20 reb.

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) December 10, 2020

I was totally disgusted with the offense in the 1st half. No flow and obviously poor shooting. But I was encouraged by the defense that half. Playing solid defense is something they can always do, even when not shooting well. Hoping that becomes part of their team DNA.

— PghSpud (@pastorpitt) December 10, 2020

Big time W against a good team. We showed mental & physical toughness💪🏽💪🏽 #roadkill #H2P https://t.co/cnAvzQu9qg

— Milan Brown (@coachmbrown) December 10, 2020

Inspirational road win for our guys. Unbelievable poise toughness down the stretch‼️WE FOUGHT FOR THAT ONE @Pitt_MBB 🔥🔥🔥LETS GOO

— Oakland Zoo (@OaklandZoo) December 10, 2020

What cannot be understated is the maturity of William Jeffress. His composure as a 17 year old is what kept Pitt in this game and sparked the offense in the second half. Jeffress is likely to see the starting lineup soon.

— Pitt.MBB (@PittHoopsMBB) December 10, 2020

I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of Jeffress this year – starter or not. Tremendous player.

— Panther4Life (@JediMaster868) December 10, 2020

Amazing win for Pitt last night in a game they only led in the final 5 seconds. Here’s a graph to show that: 👀 https://t.co/nkN8qwZBSi pic.twitter.com/zbYNe60me0

— Bob Greenburg (@BobGreenburg) December 10, 2020

Justin had a monster game but I'm so happy for X because the last couple of games you can see the teachings of coach coming through the growth of X. I know its early but I think his light switch has clicked on!

— Tony Tennyson (@tony_tennyson) December 10, 2020

Being a Pirates fan and a Huge Pitt fan can’t be good for my heart

— Ryan Platt (@Ryan2434) December 10, 2020

Coach Capel made a shrewd move last night. #Pitt had momentum and the ball in their hands for the final play. I think calling a time out would have been the wrong call. It allowed Johnson to drive, make a sweet dish to Champagnie followed by the dunk. Game over. #ZooEra 🏀

— Harry G. Psaros (@PittGuru) December 10, 2020

Love how Jefress stepped up tonight and Odukale as well. Both earned increased PT tonight.

— Lou Mastrian (@LouMastrian) December 10, 2020

Missed the first half cause of work, and that’s probably for the best 😂
They showed great fight in the second half having to overcome the first half deficit and some sketchy calls/no calls. Found a way to win and that’s what matters.

— John Smith (@DoctorWhoLad) December 10, 2020

Way to fight y’all boys!!! W! #H2P @Pitt_MBB

— Lucas Krull (@Lucas_Krull_) December 10, 2020

🙏🏾 https://t.co/DuWudXluI5

— Justin Champagnie (@JusChampagnie) December 10, 2020

My young boy special 🔑🙏🏾 https://t.co/hr2wHXqbyP

— Justin Champagnie (@JusChampagnie) December 10, 2020

Lets go!!!! @Pitt_MBB Great comeback! Congratulations (Apologies to my wife for cheering so loud and waking her up) #H2P

— Penny Semaia 🇦🇸 ✋🏾😁 (@PennyS66) December 10, 2020

They found a way to win. Two years ago, even last year, they lose that game.

— Rob Kimmel (@kimmel9356) December 10, 2020

Can’t be understated the minutes and production, @jeffcapel got that last night from his freshman. @williamjeffress played 32 minutes. Kid is going to be really good. pic.twitter.com/Yi3DkI2pWU

— Pittsburgh Sports Now (@PghSportsNow) December 10, 2020

Here’s another big play by a freshman. @showtime_Femi with a steal and then a nice dish to @JusChampagnie for 2 and the foul. At times, @jeffcapel was using 3 freshman at one time. pic.twitter.com/aGi1b9xIzh

— Pittsburgh Sports Now (@PghSportsNow) December 10, 2020

Good pass🏀 @TheXavierJ0 Grown man finish🦍 @JusChampagnie Smart call @jeffcapel to NOT call timeout & trust your guys. #H2P https://t.co/GMRECgNz1j

— Milan Brown (@coachmbrown) December 10, 2020