Jamarius Burton plays hero as Pitt beats Mississippi State in First Four thriller, 60-59

DAYTON, Ohio — It was the final round of a 40-minute fight.

Pitt and Mississippi State had been locked in an air-tight battle in the First Four on Tuesday night, and with less than ten seconds to go, the Panthers had the ball in the hands of their leader: Jamarius Burton.

One Panther was going to take the shot, and every Pitt fan in attendance knew who.

Burton delivered.

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