University of Pittsburgh Athletics
EQT Corporation Named Official Sponsor of Backyard Brawl Series
11/8/2017 2:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PITTSBURGH – The Pitt-West Virginia basketball series will be tagged as the "Backyard Brawl presented by EQT Corporation" as announced Wednesday by both institutions. The first meeting in the renewal of the series will be Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Petersen Events Center (8 p.m. – ESPN2) with the Panthers making the trip to Morgantown next season to face the Mountaineers (Dec. 8, 2018).
"The renewal of the Backyard Brawl is an outstanding addition to our non-conference schedule and we are grateful to have EQT as a presenting sponsor for the four-game series," said Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "The Pitt-West Virginia matchup is a marquee non-conference matchup that will garner significant attention locally as well as on the national stage. Scheduling this series and securing EQT as a corporate partner has been an excellent collaboration between Pitt and West Virginia."
IMG College, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Pitt and West Virginia Athletics, secured EQT Corporation as presenting sponsor of the series. The partnership includes EQT's corporate mark embedded in the series logo as well as various branding, social media, activation and community assets.
"Traditionally pegged as classic rivalry on the football field, the Pitt-West Virginia Backyard Brawl has a long history of inspiring generations of fans from all around the region. Combine that with EQT's history of being a leading energy producer in the area, and we jumped at the chance to be a part of the series," said Natalie Cox, EQT's Corporate Director of Communications. "EQT is proud to be a strong community partner and support these two fantastic teams and the renewal of their exciting rivalry."
As part of the sponsorship, and together with both universities, the EQT Good Neighbors program will recognize a student group from both the Pitt and WVU campuses that support their local communities through service work or special projects. One group will be selected from each campus to receive a check in the sum of $5,000 to be used for the betterment and growth of their organization. Student groups who wish to enter EQT's Good Neighbors program can do so by visiting the Pitt Athletics website at http://pittsburghpanthers.com/eqt.
Pitt and West Virginia have met 184 times previously with the Panthers trailing, 96-88, in the all-time series. The two programs have not met since the 2011-12 season when both schools were members of the Big East Conference. Pitt has won 10 of the past 14 meetings and five of the past six contests at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt will also host West Virginia Dec. 7, 2019 before the series concludes Dec. 12, 2020 in Morgantown.
Single-game tickets for the Backyard Brawl presented by EQT Corporation are available through the Panthers Ticket Office at 800-643-7488 or by clicking HERE. Mini packages, featuring great lower level seating by clicking HERE.
Pitt vs. West Virginia Series History
All-Time Record: 88-96
Home: 56-44
At Petersen Events Center: 7-2
Away: 30-61
At WVU Coliseum: 10-25
Last 20 Games: Pitt leads 13-7
Last 10 Games: Pitt leads 6-4
About EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company with emphasis on Appalachian area natural gas production, gathering, and transmission. With more than 125 years of experience, EQT continues to be a leader in the use of advanced horizontal drilling technology – designed to minimize the potential impact of drilling-related activities and reduce the overall environmental footprint. Through safe and responsible operations, the Company is committed to meeting the country's growing demand for clean-burning energy, while continuing to provide a rewarding workplace and enrich the communities where its employees live and work. EQT also owns a 90% limited partner interest in EQT GP Holdings, LP. EQT GP Holdings, LP owns the general partner interest, all of the incentive distribution rights, and a portion of the limited partner interests in EQT Midstream Partners, LP.
Visit EQT Corporation at www.EQT.com.
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"The renewal of the Backyard Brawl is an outstanding addition to our non-conference schedule and we are grateful to have EQT as a presenting sponsor for the four-game series," said Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. "The Pitt-West Virginia matchup is a marquee non-conference matchup that will garner significant attention locally as well as on the national stage. Scheduling this series and securing EQT as a corporate partner has been an excellent collaboration between Pitt and West Virginia."
IMG College, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Pitt and West Virginia Athletics, secured EQT Corporation as presenting sponsor of the series. The partnership includes EQT's corporate mark embedded in the series logo as well as various branding, social media, activation and community assets.
"Traditionally pegged as classic rivalry on the football field, the Pitt-West Virginia Backyard Brawl has a long history of inspiring generations of fans from all around the region. Combine that with EQT's history of being a leading energy producer in the area, and we jumped at the chance to be a part of the series," said Natalie Cox, EQT's Corporate Director of Communications. "EQT is proud to be a strong community partner and support these two fantastic teams and the renewal of their exciting rivalry."
As part of the sponsorship, and together with both universities, the EQT Good Neighbors program will recognize a student group from both the Pitt and WVU campuses that support their local communities through service work or special projects. One group will be selected from each campus to receive a check in the sum of $5,000 to be used for the betterment and growth of their organization. Student groups who wish to enter EQT's Good Neighbors program can do so by visiting the Pitt Athletics website at http://pittsburghpanthers.com/eqt.
Pitt and West Virginia have met 184 times previously with the Panthers trailing, 96-88, in the all-time series. The two programs have not met since the 2011-12 season when both schools were members of the Big East Conference. Pitt has won 10 of the past 14 meetings and five of the past six contests at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt will also host West Virginia Dec. 7, 2019 before the series concludes Dec. 12, 2020 in Morgantown.
Single-game tickets for the Backyard Brawl presented by EQT Corporation are available through the Panthers Ticket Office at 800-643-7488 or by clicking HERE. Mini packages, featuring great lower level seating by clicking HERE.
Pitt vs. West Virginia Series History
All-Time Record: 88-96
Home: 56-44
At Petersen Events Center: 7-2
Away: 30-61
At WVU Coliseum: 10-25
Last 20 Games: Pitt leads 13-7
Last 10 Games: Pitt leads 6-4
About EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company with emphasis on Appalachian area natural gas production, gathering, and transmission. With more than 125 years of experience, EQT continues to be a leader in the use of advanced horizontal drilling technology – designed to minimize the potential impact of drilling-related activities and reduce the overall environmental footprint. Through safe and responsible operations, the Company is committed to meeting the country's growing demand for clean-burning energy, while continuing to provide a rewarding workplace and enrich the communities where its employees live and work. EQT also owns a 90% limited partner interest in EQT GP Holdings, LP. EQT GP Holdings, LP owns the general partner interest, all of the incentive distribution rights, and a portion of the limited partner interests in EQT Midstream Partners, LP.
Visit EQT Corporation at www.EQT.com.
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