March 2, 2006

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Panthers, the ISP Sports Network and Clear Channel Communications have agreed to air the Pitt women's basketball games at the Big East Championship live.

The Panthers will open the tournament on Saturday, March 4, vs. Cincinnati at 8 p.m. All following games, including the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship would be aired live as well.

For Saturday's game and should the Panthers advance to the final on Tuesday evening, Clear Channel will push the Pittsburgh Penguins' games to another of its affiliates. Greg Linnelli will handle the play-by-play duties, while Jennifer Tuscano serves as the color analyst.

The Panthers (18-9, 9-7 Big East) enter the tournament as the No. 6 seed, their highest in 11 years, and are on the cusp of making their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.