Pitt knocked off Penn State by a score of 81-73 this afternoon as a part of the Never Forget Tribute Classic in Newark, New Jersey. #1 Villanova rallied past Notre Dame in the opening game of the event prior to the Pitt game. It was Pitt’s fifth game outside of the Petersen Events Center this year. It marks the eighth straight win for Pitt over Penn State in the series. Pitt now leads the all-time series 38-37.
Pitt was once again led by their senior forward, Michael Young, who posted a game-high 29 posts while collecting 9 rebounds.