Pitt Locks In Cleveland State Showdown

Pitt men’s basketball is heating up the nonconference schedule for 2026-27, adding Cleveland State to the mix with a December 21 showdown at the Petersen Events Center — costing Pitt a hefty $85K. This matchup marks a rare reunion after their last meeting in 1981, when Pitt cruised to a 73-70 win. Pitt holds a 5-2 edge in the all-time series, while Cleveland State rebounds from an 11-win season. With six nonconference games locked in — hosting West Virginia and Villanova, plus trips to Fort Myers (vs. Oklahoma and DePaul) and a road tilt against Missouri — Coach Capel’s rebuilding crew is rolling out 11 transfers and 2 freshmen, with only Macari Moore returning from last year’s 13-win, 20-loss squad. Expect fireworks as the new-look Panthers hit the court. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de9ee8e4301697fa