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- In 1905, Pittsburgh had their first basketball team.
- In 1905, Pittsburgh lost their first game to Wooster
34-14.
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- Pittsburgh's first team played home games at the
Pittsburgh Athletic Association.
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- In 1935, Pittsburgh wins their first ever Sugar Bowl
Tournament beating West Virginia University 52-47.
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- In 1940, Pitt plays in the first ever nationally
televised game at Madison Square Garden. They defeated U.S.
Forham 57-37.
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- In 1951, Pitt defeats West Virginia University 22-21
in the last game at the pavilion.
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- In 2003 Pitt wins the Big East tournament
championship and makes 2nd straight "Sweet Sixteen" appearance
in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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- In 2004 Pitt wins Big East Conference and comes in
second in the tournament.
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- In 2004 Pitt wins 40 straight home games at the
Peterson Events Center. This is a NCAA record!
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