1 Pittsburgh vs. 8 Butler, 7:10 PM ET, TBS
Butler comes into this match-up after a huge buzzer-beating win over potential giant killer Old Dominion, while Pittsburgh will try to avoid becoming the first top seed to be eliminated this year.
Starting Lineups
Pittsburgh: Gilbert Brown F, Nasir Robinson F, Gary McGhee C, Ashton Gibbs G, Brad Wanamaker G,
Butler: Matt Howard F, Andrew Smith C, Ronald Nored G, Shawn Vanzant G, Shelvin Mack G,
Player to Watch: Matt Howard, Butler.
Pitt is slightly backcourt heavy, so Howard (15 points, 5 rebounds against ODU) will need to stay out of foul trouble for the Bulldogs to take advantage down low and have a chance at the upset.
In My Bracket: Pittsburgh
We know from last year that Butler absolutely has a chance to pull this off, but I think the Panthers are good at too many things and are too strong to be toppled this early.
What a mustache on Howard. That's just solid.
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