| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 6 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
Classic Brawl doesn't go Eers way
Pitt Kicker K Harper kicked 4 field goals and LeShean McCoy returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown as the Panthers downed homestanding West Virginia 26-21 Saturday in the annual Backyard Brawl.
WVU was led by Noel Devine, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Wideout Alric Arnett added 8 catches for 135 yards for the Eers as well.
Defensively the Mountaineers were led by safties Robert Sands (9 tackles) and Quinton Andrews (8 tackles).
West Virginia has now lost three straight in this annual heated rivalry. The Mountaineers conclude the '09 Big East slate next week on the road against the Bearcats of Cincinnati.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pittsburgh | West Virginia |
| First Downs | 12 | 23 |
| Total Offense | 343 | 461 |
| Rushes-YDS | 28-114 | 29-110 |
| Passing YDS | 229 | 351 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 461 | 598 |
| T.O.P. | 11:45 | 16:19 |