Nearly forgot. Sorry, a little crazy on the politics scene in Ohio the last couple of days.

Comment before, during and after.

My updates may be a little more frequent since I’ll be listening from the computer tonight @#$%@ no Full Court.

11:40 1st Half: Crap. Came out missing and McGrath from Providence not missing. Groat and Hillgrove sounded incensed when Young whistled for offensive foul. Really, really pissed about not being able to see this one.

3:38, 1st Half: Pitt losing 31-23

Stop me if you heard this before. Pitt goes on the road and struggle. Can’t hit a 3 for spit. Krauser having a horrible game with 3 fouls already.

The team seems tenative on offense, settling for jumpers and not getting it inside. And of course, plenty of turnovers.

HALFTIME UPDATE: Pitt down 37-33.

Both teams shooting 13-28. The difference Pitt 3-10 on 3s while Providence is 5-9.

Providence also has 2 more FTMs (6-8 Prov., 4-4 Pitt). Pitt not getting to the line either. Again, it seems to be a familiar storyline on the road. Not holding onto the ball, missing from outside, and not being aggressive to the basket so not getting to the line.

15:14, 2nd Half: Pitt up 49-44.

Pushing and getting the ball inside to Gray. It isn’t simply getting it to Gray, it’s creating space so he can get the pass, and open the lanes. Pitt is penetrating and driving. It makes a difference. Nice adjustment so far.

11:50, 2nd Half: Pitt 57-50.

Gray can’t stay perfect for the entire game. There needs to be someone else scoring. Still too many turnovers. Starting to force Providence to foul more, but not getting to the line yet.

7:52, 2nd Half: Pitt 64-55.

McGrath is carrying the entire Providence team. He is also using the screens extremely well.

3:19, 2nd Half: Pitt 76-63.

Benjamin is doing his damndest to show that the game against Cinci wasn’t a fluke.

FINAL UPDATE: Pitt wins 85-77.

5th straight year of 20+ wins and above-.500 in the Big East. First time for both.

A little troubled by some missed free throws down the stretch, not to mention some brainlock fouls by Pitt in the final minute or so.

The road struggles versus dominance at home is a sign of a young team, which it is easy to forget, Pitt is. It is still a serious issue, though, for the post-season.

More later.