Pitt and Penn State meet for 150th time at The Palestra
The two in-state rivals will play their 150th game on Sunday night in Philadelphia as part of the arena’s centennial celebration, with both teams undefeated in the season.
Key points
- Pittsburgh and Penn State face off for the 150th time at The Palestra on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Both teams are 2-0 for the season, having won recent games against Buffalo and Chattanooga.
- Pitt’s Baye Ndongo had 23 points and 21 rebounds in the win over Buffalo; Penn State’s Josh Reed scored 25 points against Chattanooga.
- Penn State is a 2.5‑point underdog; the game starts at 8 p.m. ET.
- Mike Rhoades is coaching Pittsburgh in his fourth season in the city.
Pittsburgh and Penn State renew their in-state rivalry on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at The Palestra in Philadelphia. The matchup marks the 150th meeting between the two programs and is part of the arena’s centennial celebration.
Both teams enter the contest with a 2-0 record. Pittsburgh defeated Buffalo 80-61 on Thursday, with Baye Ndongo leading the Panthers with 23 points and 21 rebounds. Penn State secured a 97-93 victory over Chattanooga on Thursday, where Josh Reed recorded 25 points and five rebounds.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET. Penn State is listed as a 2.5-point underdog in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Rhoades opens his fourth season in the city for this contest.
In the previous season, Pittsburgh averaged 70.5 points per game and allowed 71.8, ranking 293rd in the nation on offense and 120th defensively. The Panthers shot 33.4% from three-point range last year. Penn State averaged 73.7 points per game on offense during the 2025-26 season, finishing with a 12-20 overall record and a 9-2 mark in non-conference play.
Your questions, answered
When is the Pitt vs Penn State game scheduled?
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Who is the underdog for the game?
Penn State is listed as a 2.5-point underdog in Philadelphia.
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