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Bracketology Watch: Pitt Moves Down in ESPN Projections

Joe Lunardi has the Pitt Panthers as a No. 11 seed in his latest projections.

Stephen Thompson

Bracketology Watch: Pitt Moves Down in ESPN Projections
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers are down but not out of ESPN's projected NCAA Tournament field, even after loss to Quad 4 Florida State at home last weekend. 

ESPN's Joe Lunardi released a new set of predictions with Pitt as a No. 11 seed in the South region - downgraded from their previous spot as a No. 9 seed in the West region. He also has the Panthers as one of the "Last Four Byes" - those on the edge of having to visit Dayton, Ohio for a play-in game. 

Lunardi believes the Panthers will meet No. 6 Michigan St. in Denver, Colorado in their opening-round matchup. The winner would advance to face the winner of Eastern Washington-Gonzaga from the 14-3 game also held in Denver. 

Pitt has good opportunities to improve their tournament resume in the next three games. Three Quad 1 or 2 opponents in Wake Forest, North Carolina and Miami await them next up on the schedule. 

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STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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