West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh played football games for more than 100 straight years, representing the nation’s 14th oldest football rivalry. “”Backyard Brawl” says all you need to know about the intensity and energy around these games. Over 22,000 fans attended to see the Gold team defeat the Blue team 83–17. Since the series began interchanging annually between Morgantown and Pittsburgh in 1963, the Mountaineers have held a 25–22–2 advantage over the Panthers. Tweet.
PITTSBURGH-- The Pitt wrestling team improved to 3-0 in EWL action this season with a 21-14 victory over rival West Virginia Friday night at Fitzgerald Field House.The Panthers scored six bonus points to remain the only unbeaten team in the conference. The Mountaineers also committed four turnovers. Email. The fans are the real winners because this series is great for college basketball.”MORGANTOWN—Back by popular demand, West Virginia Athletic Director Shane Lyons announced on Thursday that WVU and Pitt have agreed to an additional two-game series in men’s basketball starting next year.By: Scott Reed, Sports Editor - Updated: 1 month ago“We are certainly pleased to extend the men’s basketball series between West Virginia and Pitt,” stated Lyons. Close. West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh played football games for more than 100 straight years, representing the nation’s 14th oldest football rivalry. The two basketball teams have played more than 185 times since 1904. The two teams will meet for the 188th time this upcoming season with WVU leading the overall head-to-head, 99-88, in a feud that began in 1906.“The Pitt-West Virginia rivalry is one of the best in the country,” said Pitt head coach Jeff Capel, who is entering his third season at the school after previously serving as head coach at Oklahoma for five seasons before taking an assistant position at Duke in 2011.
W 35-16. Coach Huggins is an outstanding coach and has built a terrific program in Morgantown. Pitt and WVU last met in 2011.
Geno Smith went 20–34 for 371 yards and 4 TDs passing. Pitt began playing basketball in the Big East Conference in 1982–83, with the Mountaineers joining in 1995–96. That rivalry streak ended in 2011 after WVU entered the Big XII. Saturday, Sep 3 Buffalo.
"Tonight was a solid win for our program," Pitt Head Coach Rande Stottlemyer said after the match. The two basketball teams have played more than 185 times since 1904. Saturday, Sep 10 Maine. “We are thrilled to add another two games to the series. West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh played football games for more than 100 straight years, representing the nation’s 14th oldest football rivalry.
2011 WVU Gymnastics Guide. The two teams will meet for the 188th time this upcoming season with WVU leading the overall head-to-head, 99-88, in a feud that began in 1906. Filed Under: College Football, Lucas Nix, Mark Myers, Max Gruder, Mike Shanahan, Pitt …