The Pitt Panthers basketball team prepares to take on an old foe in the quarterfinals of the 31st and final Big East Tournament for both Pitt and Thursday's opponent Syracuse, as both programs prepare to head to the ACC next season. The Orange advanced to meet the Panthers thanks to a 75-63 over Seton Hall in second round action. Over the course of the years, Madison Square Garden has been the home to some very special tournament moments and with Pitt and Syracuse combining to create ... Read More
Pitt proves its mettle in upset over No. 6 Syracuse
Many have said that the Pitt Panthers basketball team was a product of a soft schedule and really hasn’t beaten anyone this season. Those critics can’t say that anymore after Jamie Dixon’s team defeated No. 6 Syracuse 65-55 Saturday in front of a packed house at the Petersen Events Center. It was an old-school performance from the Panthers, who played as physical of a game as they have had in years, dominating the glass holding a 39-24 rebounding edge. “I was obviously happy with the ... Read More
Sunseri, Missed Opportunities Doom Panthers
The bye week came at a bad time for the Pitt Panthers, as Paul Chryst's team had the makings of beginning to look like a good football team for a couple of weeks before having to wait 13 days in between games. That had an effect Friday night against Big East Conference rival Syracuse, as Pitt shot themselves in the foot all night long, eventually falling to the Orange 14-13, as Syracuse won its first game against an FBS team in their past eight tries. Coming off two of the best ... Read More