Pitt vs Penn State at The Palestra | Pitt Basketball News

Pitt’s got a historic showdown on the horizon as they face in-state rival Penn State on November 8th at The Palestra — the legendary Philly arena celebrating its centennial. This marks the 150th meeting between the two schools, with Penn State holding a slim 76-73 edge. It’s the second straight year they’re meeting at a neutral site, following last year’s dominant 80-46 Pitt win. The Palestra, opened in 1927, is a hallowed ground for Philly hoops, and Pitt hasn’t played there since 2011. Coach Jeff Capel is buzzing — calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play Penn State in the building’s 100th year, with added hometown flavor for transfer guard Jalil Bethea, who played high school ball in Philly. Both teams are rebuilding: Pitt after a 13-20 season, Penn State with nine new players. This early-season clash could be a bellwether for the rest of the year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f740c9dc1e47b12a