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Father vs. Son: Pitino Showdown Shifts Due to Storm
24 Jan
Summary
- Father and son coaches Rick and Richard Pitino will face off.
- The game time was moved up an hour due to an impending winter storm.
- St. John's leads the head-to-head series 3-1 against Xavier.
A significant college basketball game has adjusted its schedule due to impending winter weather. The matchup featuring Rick Pitino's St. John's Red Storm against his son Richard Pitino's Xavier Musketeers will now commence at 1:30 p.m. ET on January 24th. This alteration accommodates a winter storm warning issued for the region.
The Big East confirmed the schedule change on January 23rd, moving the tip-off forward by one hour. This marks the fifth meeting between father and son as opposing coaches, with Rick Pitino leading the series 3-1. The game will be available on TNT and Sling TV.
As of January 24th, St. John's boasts a 14-5 overall record and a 7-1 standing in the Big East, riding a five-game winning streak. Xavier enters the contest with an 11-8 record and a 3-5 conference performance, seeking to extend their current two-game winning streak. Cincinnati is expected to experience freezing temperatures with snow starting around 3 p.m. on January 24th, fitting within the broader winter storm warning active until Monday.
