Pitt Hoops Game Preview: Pitt vs. Rutgers

Tonight should be a fun one at the Petersen Events Center, as Pitt and Rutgers face off in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge match. The inter-conference rivalry series began last night with Miami beating Illinois and Minnesota beating Clemson.

Heading into tonight with the series even at one game apiece, Pitt plays Rutgers; Boston College plays Northwestern; Syracuse and Iowa face off; Michigan plays Louisville; Duke plays Michigan State; and Florida State plays against Indiana.

In addition to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge context, Pitt is also hosting their blackout game against Rutgers, and will be wearing the black and gold colors that are emblematic of the rest of the city of Pittsburgh’s sports teams.

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