Tough losses have become an unfortunate trend for Pitt’s men’s basketball team this season. Looking for that signature win they have been yearning for all season, the Panthers failed to finish on Wednesday night against the 11th ranked Louisville Cardinals , ultimately leading to a 67-60 loss at the Petersen Events Center. Tied at 58 with 3:10 to play, Louisville closed out the Panthers with a 9-2 run ignited by a three-pointer from David Levitch. From there it was the smothering Cardinal ... Read More
Big East Conference Preview
As Jamie Dixon's Pitt Panthers prepare to open Big East Conference play on Monday, it’s a good time to take a look at the conference as a whole. Syracuse and Louisville entered the season as prohibited favorites, but as usual there is no shortage of contenders- including the Panthers in their final season in the conference. With that being said, let's take a look at the 2012-13 Big East Conference. Predicted Order of Finish 1. Louisville (11-1): The Cardinals played all of December without ... Read More
Conference Realignment: A Game of Musical Chairs
With Louisville departing the Big East Conference for the ACC, this is another blow for fans of Big East basketball. Under Rick Pitino, the Cardinals were an exciting team to watch and follow. They've been to 2 Final Fours and were always a contender for a league title. This year, they started the season out as the No. 2 team in the country. Now they are gone to the ACC to join Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Syracuse. Coupled with the loss of Rutgers, The Big East lost two members in a matter of ... Read More