The win marks only the second time in NCAA women’s basketball history that a team has overcome a deficit of 30 points or more. Pitt's feat stands out for its efficiency, as the Panthers completed the comeback in regulation, unlike Texas State’s overtime win in 2006.

After trailing SMU by 32 near halftime, Pitt won and tied the biggest comeback in NCAA women's basketball history.

With the comeback complete, Pitt went on to beat SMU 72-59. The 32-point comeback ties a comeback by Texas State as the largest ever in NCAA women's basketball history. The Panthers play at NC State Thursday night.

Pittsburgh women’s coach Tory Verdi had a simple second-half message Sunday for his team, which was getting absolutely blown out at home against SMU.

Pitt tied an NCAA record by completing a 32-point comeback to defeat visiting SMU on Sunday, 72-59. The Panthers fell behind 46-14 with 1:37 left in the first half and

His team responded — in record fashion. The Panthers — down by 32 points in the first half, still down by 31 at intermission — tied an NCAA Division I women’s basketball record for biggest comeback, rallying to stun SMU 72-59 behind 22 points from Mikayla Johnson and 21 from Khadija Faye.