Looking ahead to tipoff ...
• What: Pitt (8-5, 4-4 ACC) vs. No. 16 Virginia Tech (13-3, 7-2)
• When: 7:01 p.m.
• Where: Petersen Events Center
• TV: AT&T Sportsnet
• Radio: 93.7 The Fan
• Satellite: Sirius XM 386, online 373
• Boxscore: Sidearm Sports
• Media notes: Pitt | Virginia Tech
Pitt tries to snap its three-game losing streak in the ACC by facing No. 16 Virginia Tech. The Panthers have fallen to a .500 record in the ACC after a 4-1 start, and have a tough stretch ahead of them. The Hokies have the third-ranked defense in the ACC, allowing 63.8 points per game. The Panthers have will have to step up on offense as they rank next-to-last in the ACC in field goal percentage.
Gates open to the media at 6 p.m.