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After a massive overhaul of the squad this offseason, Penn State basketball is looking to build more tradition on it as well. This year, they have a unique opportunity to renew one of the fiercest college basketball rivalries in one of the sport's most iconic venues. To commemorate the 150th year of the rivalry, Penn State will be playing Pitt in the Palestra, a venue unlike any other.
The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
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The game will be played on November 8th in. what should be an incredible atmosphere. While the Nittany Lions and the Panthers have played 150 times over the years, the rivalry had not been as lively over the years. The game had only been played nine times throughout the past two decades before Mike Rhoades' arrival in Happy Valley saw Penn State schedule a game against them last year. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, the game did not end well, as they got drubbed 80-46. Now, they have a chance to make amends in one of college sports' grandest venues.
The Palestra itself is celebrating an important milestone in its history, celebrating its 100th anniversary, but its history over the years has provided college basketball fans many a great moment. Housing the UPenn basketball program, it is fondly known as "the Cathedral of College Basketball". Penn State have played in the arena 64 times in their history, often playing at least one Big Ten matchup each year there. Most fans love it for the intimate experience, as it has an old school vibe with bleachers close to the court. For Rhoades and his squad, this could be a massive test in what could be a rebuilding year. A large number of new players have entered the program and no knows how the Nittany Lions will look on the court. Still, with several opportunities to impress such as the Battle 4 Atlantis tourney in November and now this game at the Palestra, there will be no margin for error for the new look squad.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State basketball to play Pitt in iconic venue
Continue reading...
