(Editor's Note: We're going to start doing a daily recap (when there is at least one BIG EAST game) so you have an easy place to get all of the previous night's conference action).

Only one game on the slate last night, and a fierce rival at that. It was a great game to watch as college basketball is finally back, and the same school that handed us a football loss this weekend almost shocked a Top-5 team on opening day.

All good in my book.

Pittsburgh Rallies Late To Beat Rhode Island 83-75
Brad Wanamaker recorded 24 points and 8 assists and Ashton Gibbs had 22 points for the Pittsburgh Panthers as they staved off a barrage of 3-pointers to defeat the Rhode Island Rams in the NCAA season-opener.

On Tap Next:

The Panthers play their 2nd game in The 2K Sports Classic when they host the Ill.-Chicago Flames at The Petersen Events Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m.