As if this match-up didn’t have enough meaning with what’s at stake in terms of Big East Tournament seedings, and NCAA seedings, and being a rivalry game, and being on National TV. It is also the final home game at the Concrete Toadstool for WVU Seniors. To call this Hoopie team, senior-laden is an understatement. Herber, Gansey, Pittsnogle and Collins are all senior starters. Plus their 6th man, Beilein, is also a senior. Naturally the game is a complete sell-out.
Since the ‘Eers joined the Big East (95-96), Pitt is 4-5 down in Morgantown.
No pressure.
Game notes for Pitt and WVU (PDF).
The game is the 7:30 7:00 marquee game on ESPN’s “Big Monday,” with Sean McDonough, Bill Raftery and Jay Bilas on the call.
UPDATE: As if there wasn’t enough pressure, Morgantown’s favorite son is dead.
