Men's Basketball: BIG EAST Opponents Revealed
July 02, 2008 12:17 PM | General
By Tim Goodenow for MSNsportsNET.com
July 2, 2008
2008-09 BIG EAST Opponents
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West Virginia will play home games against Connecticut, DePaul, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pitt, Providence, St. John’s, USF and Villanova. WVU will play road games at Cincinnati, Georgetown, Louisville, Marquette, Pitt, Rutgers, Seton Hall, USF and Syracuse.
In 2008-09, the BIG EAST begins its second season featuring an 18-game league schedule. The 18-game format will allow teams to play each opponent once and three teams twice.
“Top to bottom, I think the BIG EAST will be loaded this season. There are a number of quality players returning on each team,” says WVU Head Coach Bob Huggins. “We always look forward to the BIG EAST schedule and the competition that it brings. We have a bunch of guys who have played BIG EAST basketball and know its style of play. We believe our non-conference schedule will give us enough balance for the BIG EAST slate. I think this is a schedule that our fans will enjoy in person and on television.”
The decisions regarding repeat opponents are based on rivalries, television contract obligations, geography and natural interest. West Virginia’s repeat opponents for this season are Louisville, Pitt and USF.
West Virginia’s complete basketball schedule will be announced in early September.
