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Women's Basketball Travels To St. John's on Saturday Afternoon in Big East Action
Women's Basketball Travels To St. John's on Saturday Afternoon in Big East Action 1/22/2004
THE GAME Pittsburgh attempts to snap a two-game losing streak as it travels to St. John’s for a Saturday afternoon conference matchup. Game time is slated for 1 p.m. at Alumni Hall. The Panthers, who have dropped consecutive games to ranked opponents, are looking to win at Alumni Hall for the first time since a 50-46 victory on Jan. 2, 1997. The Red Storm, coming off a 74-56 setback at Georgetown on Wednesday night, has lost three straight games and is 1-3 in the Big East. SERIES HISTORY Saturday’s game marks the 30th meeting between Pittsburgh and St. John’s with the Red Storm leading the all-time series, 25-14. Last year, the teams split the season series as both road teams won. Pittsburgh is 4-13 all-time at St. John’s and haven’t won there since a 50-46 victory on Jan. 2, 1997. Last year, the teams met at Walsh Gym on Seton Hall’s campus due to scheduling conflicts at Alumni Hall. The Panthers had won two straight over the Red Storm before dropping the second game of the season series, 69-66, at the Petersen Events Center last season. The following is a breakdown of the series history: Series Information Series Record: St. John’s leads 25-14 Last Meeting: Feb. 1, 2003 (in Pittsburgh) Result: St. John’s 69, Pittsburgh 66 At Pittsburgh: St. John’s leads 10-9 At Jamaica: St. John’s leads 13-4 At Neutral Sites: St. John’s leads 2-0 Current Streak: St. John’s — 1
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