NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Golden Eagles have chipped into the Pitt lead a little bit, but the Panthers are still up 26-20 at the eight-minute timeout. Pitt has finally cooled off some from the floor, but Marquette is still having problems taking care of the ball.

Marquette coach Tom Crean, who is never docile on the sidelines, seems especially animated tonight. More than once, he's assumed a defensive stance over there himself while exhorting his guys on.