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Men's Basketball

Game Preview: Pitt-Greensburg Men’s Basketball at Robert Morris

Date & Time: November 13, 7 PM
Location: UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, PA
Matchup: Pitt-Greensburg (2-0) vs. Robert Morris (2-1)
Note: Exhibition game for Pitt-Greensburg

Pitt-Greensburg men's basketball steps into the spotlight Wednesday night with a rare opportunity to face Division I competition, taking on defending Horizon League champion Robert Morris in an exhibition matchup at the UPMC Events Center.

Bobcat Momentum

The Bobcats enter the contest with momentum, having opened their season 2-0, including a hard-fought 70-64 road win over Grove City on Tuesday night. Senior guard Matthew Marinchak led the way with 22 points and is averaging 16.5 points per game through two contests.

Strong Start for Bobby Mo

Robert Morris, meanwhile, is 2-1 to start the season after making an NCAA Tournament appearance last year, where they fell to No. 2 seed Alabama in the first round. The Colonials are led by 6-foot-9 forward Nikolaos Chitikoudis, who is averaging 14.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Series History

This marks the second exhibition meeting between the programs in recent years. In 2022, Robert Morris defeated Pitt-Greensburg 84-49.

Exhibition Experience

While the game won't count toward Pitt-Greensburg's regular-season record, it offers a valuable experience for the Bobcats to test themselves against high-level competition and showcase their growth against a Division I opponent.

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Players Mentioned

Matthew Marinchak

#32 Matthew Marinchak

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6' 1"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Matthew Marinchak

#32 Matthew Marinchak

6' 1"
Senior
G