{"id":783672,"date":"2026-07-11T06:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/783672\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T06:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T06:30:17","slug":"rivalry-returns-psu-pitt-mens-basketball-to-renew-rivalry-at-historic-palestra-news-sports-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/783672\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Rivalry returns\u2019: PSU, Pitt men\u2019s basketball to renew rivalry at historic Palestra | News, Sports, Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\t\t\t\tPenn State guard Freddie Dilione V (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo\/Doug McSchooler)<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tPittsburgh\u2019s Blake Hinson (2) drives against Notre Dame\u2019s Nate Laszewski (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo\/Michael Caterina)<\/p>\n

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Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo\/Doug McSchooler)<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA \u2013 The Penn State men\u2019s basketball team will return to one of college basketball\u2019s most iconic stages when the Nittany Lions take on Pitt on Sunday, Nov. 8, inside Philadelphia\u2019s historic Palestra. The matchup will celebrate the Palestra\u2019s 100th anniversary while renewing an in-state rivalry for the 150th all-time meeting between Penn State and Pitt.<\/p>\n

\u201cGames like this are what college basketball is all about: great history, passionate fan bases and high-level competition,\u201d said Penn State coach Mike Rhoades. \u201cThe Palestra is one of the most iconic venues in college basketball, and the opportunity to celebrate its 100th anniversary while renewing an in-state rivalry for the 150th time makes this a special event for everyone connected to our program. We know there will be tremendous energy in the building, and we\u2019re excited for our players to experience that atmosphere as they represent Penn State. We can\u2019t wait to take the floor in Philadelphia and compete.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Palestra has long been intertwined with Penn State basketball history. The Nittany Lions played their first game inside the famed arena on Jan. 27, 1927, less than a month after the building officially opened on New Year\u2019s Day. Penn State\u2019s longtime home, Rec Hall, was designed by the same architect, Charles Klauder, with construction beginning just weeks after the Palestra opened before Rec Hall debuted in January 1929.<\/p>\n

Penn State enters the milestone 150th matchup with Pitt leading the all-time series 76-73. It marks the second-straight season the longtime Keystone State rivals will meet at a neutral site after facing off at the GIANT Center in Hershey during the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

The Nittany Lions have played 64 previous games at the Palestra and own a 25-39 all-time record in the historic building, including a 15-11 mark against opponents other than Penn. Penn State has found success in recent years in Philadelphia, winning five of its last eight games at the Palestra and 14 of its last 24 contests in the venue.<\/p>\n

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Pittsburgh’s Blake Hinson (2) drives against Notre Dame’s Nate Laszewski (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo\/Michael Caterina)<\/p>\n

The Nittany Lions have hosted six Big Ten games inside the Palestra in recent years, creating several memorable moments inside the Cathedral of College Basketball.<\/p>\n

The Nittany Lions earned a 72-63 victory over Michigan State in 2017 in the first regular-season Big Ten game played in Philadelphia, upset No. 23 Iowa 89-86 in front of a sold-out crowd in 2020, rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat Michigan 79-73 in 2024 and have continued to showcase power conference basketball on one of the sport\u2019s most iconic stages.<\/p>\n

Game time, television information and ticket details will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n

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