University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Panthers to Face Florida in NIT Season Tip-Off
8/8/2023 3:37:00 PM | Men's Basketball
PITTSBURGH – Pitt will face Florida in the opening round of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center, Wednesday, Nov. 22. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2/ESPNU, following the matchup between Baylor and Oregon State.
The Friday third-place game will air at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 and the Championship follows at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Pitt will make their second appearance in the NIT Season Tip-Off after competing in tournament in 2012. The Panthers are 4-3 all-time against the Gators with their last meeting coming in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.
Tickets for the NIT Season Tip-Off at Barclays Center are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com, or www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. GroupTickets are available by calling 855-GROUP-BK.
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