On Wednesday, Pitt announced that it will play two exhibition games to kick off the 2022-23 basketball season.
The Panthers will take on Clarion on Oct. 22 and Edinboro on Nov. 2 prior to their season opener against UT Martin on Nov. 7. Both exhibition games will be played at the Petersen Events Center.
Clarion (D-II) is led by fourth-year head coach Damian Pitts, who led the Golden Eagles to a 9-18 record last season. This year’s Clarion roster features one Pittsburgh product with former Shaler guard Mekhi Reynolds. Edinboro (D-II), led by head coach Pat Cleary. finished last season 9-17.
Pitt will follow up its season opener against UT Martin with the Backyard Brawl matchup against West Virginia on Nov. 11 followed by a trip to Brooklyn for the Legends Classic starting Nov. 16.
How about rmu or duquesne.