NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pitt hit just enough free throws to hold off Marquette 68-61 and advance to the Big East title game tomorrow night against Georgetown.

Marquette just never found its shooting touch. The second half was better than the first, but the Eagles only shot 31% for the game. Pitt shot 25-51 for 49%, but only 2-12 from three point range.

The Panthers were led in scoring by Sam Young with 22. Ronald Ramon added 14.

Marquette's leading scorer was Jerel McNeal with 17. Dominic James had 10, but only shot 3-16 from the floor.