Penn State basketball vs Pitt updates, highlights, more from The Palestra
Penn State basketball renews its in-state rivalry with Pitt inside the Cathedral of College Basketball. Follow for live updates, highlights and more.
The Nittany Lions and the Panthers are set to clash once again in what promises to be another thrilling chapter in their storied rivalry. Penn State basketball and Pitt will clash at 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8 inside the historic Palestra. This matchup marks the 100th anniversary of the Cathedral of College Basketball.
The Nittany Lions (2-0) have begun the season on a high note, with coach Mike Rhoades in his fourth season leading an almost entirely new roster. Penn State made a strong debut, defeating Canisius by a significant margin and then overcoming Chattanooga in Bryce Jordan Center action.
Pitt (2-0) has also had an impressive start, winning their home opener against Rider by nearly 40 points and following that up with another dominant performance against Buffalo. The Panthers have the edge in their recent meeting, winning last season's encounter 80-46 at Hershey's Giant Center.
Fans can follow along with live updates, scores, and highlights by refreshing their browser and scrolling down. Additionally, York Daily Record's Penn State basketball beat writer Mason Smith is available on X/Twitter for updates. The article introduces several new faces in Penn State basketball, including Croatian sensation Roko Prkačin, who made a strong debut just three days after receiving NCAA clearance, and Chambersburg native Brant Byers, who got his chance to play for Penn State basketball.
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