NFLMINNOWPHD
03-26-2012, 04:32 AM
Pitt-Washington State open a best-of-3 series here, with Games 2-3 in Pittsburgh later this week; Panthers started season 11-1, then slumped, losing 15 of next 21 games, before rallying in this tournament with wins by 18-21-6 points, winning last game in OT at Butler. Pitt's defense has been the problem; they're just not as good as previous Pitt teams. State won its first three tourney games by 14-20-17 points, with two of three on road; Coogs actually lost three of their last five home games- they're 2-9 against teams ranked in the top 70.