Game of the Night (2/16)

Pittsburgh 76 - Connecticut 68

In a rough game, one play pretty much summed up the game. Early in the first half, Pitt's sophomore DeJuan Blair threw UConn's junior Hasheem Thabeet over his back, sending a message to the Huskies that Thabeet would not control this game as he has so many others. Thabeet was coming off a career game against Seton Hall in which he put up career highs 25 points and 20 rebounds. He also rejected nine shots, putting his average at 4.4 a game. However, Thabeet, who may be the best defensive player in college basketball, could not stop Blair, who put 22 points and brought down an amazing 23 rebounds. He was a big part of the reason UConn was out rebounded for the first time this season. Blair dominated Thabeet and by doing so, kept his team ahead for much of the game. However, the game was tied at 61 until Pitt's senior guard Levance Fields scored his first six points of the game on two threes. Pitt never gave up the lead again and they took away a great win. This victory marked the first time Pitt beat a number one team and the top spot is up for grabs once again.  -A.S.