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Written by Greg Trietley

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It’s deja vu for the Pitt men’s basketball team today, as the Panthers tip-off at 2 p.m. against an opponent they beat in the regular season. The bracket hands them No. 5 seed Georgetown today, which the Panthers beat in January, 72-60, at the Petersen Events Center.
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Written by Greg Trietley

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Okay, sorry. That poster is a little creepy. Here’s a better photo of the Garden:

The Pitt men’s basketball team takes on the St. John’s Red Storm today at 2 p.m. in the opening round of the Big East tournament. The Panthers beat the Red Strom last Wednesday, 89-69, at the Petersen Events Center, although they struggled against St. John’s press (as they so often do). They finished with 16 turnovers.
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Written by Greg Trietley

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FINAL SCORE: PITT 33, SYRACUSE 20

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As you can tell from the crowd in the parking lot, a bowl game is on the line today when Pitt (5-6) hosts the Syracuse Orange (5-6) at noon.

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Pitt vs. Duquesne

Game Notes:

Pitt starters for tonight’s game: Tray Woodall, Ashton Gibbs, Lamar Patterson (in his first game back from suspension), Khem Birch, and Nasir Robinson.

Duquesne starters: Andre Marhold, Eric Evans, T.J. McConnell, B.J. Monteiro, and Sean Johnson.

By Chris Fanelli

Pitt vs. Long Beach State
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Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. tonight and the game will be airing on ESPNU.

It’s the Panthers third game of the season and they will look to rebound after a closer than expected 86-78 victory over Rider on Sunday night.

Projected Starters for the Panthers:
F-Lamar Patterson
F-Nasir Robinson
C-Dante Taylor
G-Ashton Gibbs
G-Tray Woodall

Projected Starters for the 49ers
G-James Ennis
G-Larry Anderson
G-Casper Ware
F-Eugene Phelps
F-T.J. Robinson

The 49ers won’t be taken lightly by the Panthers, as they come in as the heavy favorites to win the Big West Conference. They’re led by senior guards Casper Ware and Larry Anderson. They return two other senior starters, so their experience can’t be undersold.

This game kicks off a brutal non conference schedule for the 49ers, as they still have games remaining against San Diego State, Louisville, Kansas, North Carolina, and Xavier.

It should be a real battle in the backcourt as the 49ers guards will have to compete with Preseason Big East Player of the Year Ashton Gibbs and junior point guard Tray Woodall who is averaging a double-double with 21 points and 10 assists per game.

Both teams begin warm ups as the Zoo begins to file in.

Khem Birch takes a jump shot during warm ups.

Pitt vs. Rider

Pregame Notes
• Alumni Recognition day here at Pitt. Over 45 former players, managers and coaches including Don Hennon, DeJuan Blair, Billy Knight, Sam Young, Brandin Knight, Sam Clancy and Bill Shay are expected to attend. They’ll be honored at halftime.
• First game of the Philly HoopGroup Classic for the Panthers.
• Tipoff is scheduled for 6:02 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN3.
• The Panthers are looking to get their 58th consecutive home win over a non-conference opponent.
• J.J. Moore will be returning to the line-up tonight after serving a one game suspension.

Projected Starters:

Pitt
F-Lamar Patterson
F-Nasir Robinson
F-Dante Taylor
G-Tray Woodall
G-Ashton Gibbs

Rider
G-Anthony Myles
G-Jeff Jones
F-Daniel Stewart
F-Novar Gadson
F-Brandon Penn

Rider is coming off a 83-57 loss to Robert Morris. Pitt won their season opener against Albany 89-56.

Welcome to the Pete!

The dedicated Zoo fans who showed up for today’s game so far.