Feb. 25, 2008

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt women's basketball returns home for a rematch with No.13 West Virginia Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center at 8 p.m.

The Panthers look to improve on their 18-8 overall and 8-5 league records, while West Virginia enters the contest at 22-4 overall and 11-2 in conference play.

The two teams last met on Feb. 13, with the Mountaineers prevailing in a 56-35 victory. West Virginia leads the overall series record, but Pitt holds a 9-7 advantage in home contests.

Senior center Marcedes Walker (Philadelphia, Pa./University City) currently leads the Big East in rebounding with an average of 10.5 per game. Walker is just 12 rebounds shy of breaking Pitt's all-time record of 1,107, currently held by Wanda Randolph.

The West Virginia contest will be broadcast on CSTV with Greg Amsinger and Debbie Antonelli calling the action. All games can also be heard live on www.pittsburghpanthers.com as a part of Panthers All-Access. To reserve your tickets, please contact the Panthers Ticket Office at 1-800-643-PITT or 412-648-PITT.