12-22-2003, 11:16 AM
Quote:Florida State (10-0) At No. 18 Pittsburgh (10-0)
Doug Carlson
Tampa Tribune
Published: Dec 22, 2003
TIP-OFF: 7 p.m.; Petersen Events Center; Pittsburgh, Pa.
NEED TO KNOW: Pitt and FSU meet in the final of the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Tournament. ... The Panthers have four players scoring in double figures, led by 6-2 sophomore guard Carl Krauser's 15.5-point average. Six-foot-7 junior forward Chevon Troutman (10.0 ppg., 6.4 rpg.) did not play in Saturday's victory against Murray State because of injury. ... Pitt is 10-0 for the first time since 1930. FSU has never previously started a season 10-0. ... Pitt has won a school-record 30 consecutive home games, including a 24-0 mark at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers are 40-1 at home during a three-season span and are 56-1 when holding opponents to less than 60 points the past five seasons. ... FSU would tie a school-record winning streak (11) with a victory. The only time the 'Noles have won 11 consecutive games was when the Dave Cowens-led team won 11 between January and February 1970. ... FSU and Pitt have played seven times, with the Panthers winning six times.
