US EditionPenn State and Pitt Men's Basketball Teams Will Face Off at the Giant Center in Hershey on Dec. 21
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, DEC 21 – The 149th meeting renews a rivalry dating back to 1906, with Penn State holding a narrow 76-72 all-time series lead, officials said.
- On December 21, 2025, Penn State men's basketball team will host the Pittsburgh Panthers at the GIANT Center in Hershey for a nonconference game.
- Despite only nine meetings since 2000-01, the series since 1906 has seen 148 total encounters, with the rivalry resuming after a seven-year hiatus.
- Holding a 76-72 lead in the rivalry, Penn State men's basketball team has lost seven of the last nine to the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team, going 7-2 over the past 25 seasons.
- Jeff Capel said, 'Pitt and Penn State is a natural rivalry that makes a great deal of sense to play in the current collegiate landscape,' and noted the trip will 'tipoff the holiday season.'
- The matchup marks the sixth confirmed nonconference game for Penn State men's basketball team, with five more still to be announced, as both programs see this as a branding opportunity.
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Pitt and Penn State men's basketball to play for first time in eight years - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
A renewed rivalry returns this season! The Pitt and Penn State men’s basketball teams will meet for the first time since 2017 when they play in Hershey December 21st. The series between the two schools is among the most-played in history. They have met 148 times. Penn State leads the series 76-72. The post Pitt and Penn State men’s basketball to play for first time in eight years appeared first on ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA.
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