Undefeated Pitt Panthers Face Off Against No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers in Greenbrier Tip-Off Championship

The Pittsburgh Panthers, currently undefeated with a 6-0 record, are set to face the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers in the championship game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The game, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network and can also be streamed online through the CBS Sports App and other platforms like Fubo.

Both teams have had impressive starts to the season. Pitt has secured wins over opponents from the Big 12 and SEC, and their latest victory was a 74-63 win over LSU. Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett were key players in this game, with Lowe scoring a career-high 22 points and Leggett adding 21 points, along with significant contributions in rebounds and steals.

Wisconsin, also undefeated at 6-0, has been making waves with their high-scoring offense, averaging 87.8 points per game. The Badgers recently defeated No. 9 Arizona 103-88, a win that propelled them into the national rankings. In their last game, Wisconsin beat UCF 86-70, with multiple players contributing to the victory, including Kamari McGee and Nolan Winter.

The matchup is expected to be a tight contest between two teams that rely heavily on their guards and shoot a significant number of three-pointers. Pitt’s guards, led by Lowe and Leggett, have been instrumental in their success, while Wisconsin’s backcourt, featuring John Blackwell, John Tonje, and Joel Klesmitt, has been driving their offense. The game is anticipated to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams averaging over 85 points per game.

Pitt is a slight 2-point favorite in the game, with the over/under set at 147.5 points. The Panthers are looking to continue their strong start and secure their first 7-0 record since the 2018-19 season.