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Women's Basketball Hosts No. 23 Virginia Tech on Wednesday Night
Women's Basketball Hosts No. 23 Virginia Tech on Wednesday Night 1/21/2004
THE GAME Pittsburgh looks to get back on the winning track as it hosts Virginia Tech in a Big East matchup on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center. Tip off is slated for 7 p.m. The Panthers, who had won two games in a row, are coming off a 77-68 setback to nationally ranked Miami on Saturday night in Coral Gables, Fla. The Hokies, who began the year 12-0, have dropped three of their last four games, including a 20-point loss (70-50) at Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. SERIES HISTORY Wednesday’s game marks the sixth meeting between Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech with the Hokies leading the all-time series, 3-2. The Panthers have dropped three straight to Virginia Tech, including a 61-53 setback last year in Blacksburg on Jan. 15. Pittsburgh has not beaten the Hokies since a 72-63 victory on Nov. 30, 1996, at the Wahine Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii. The all-time series is tied in Pittsburgh at 1-1 and this is the first meeting between the schools at the Petersen Events Center. The following is a breakdown of the series history: Series Information Series Record: Virginia Tech leads 3-2 Last Meeting: January 15, 2003 (in Blacksburg) Result: Virginia Tech 61, Pittsburgh 53 At Pittsburgh: Series tied 1-1 At Blacksburg: Virginia Tech leads 2-0 At Neutral Sites: Pittsburgh leads 1-0 Current Streak: Virginia Tech — 3
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