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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another Pittsburgh sports team is dawning the black and gold.

The Pitt Panthers Men’s Basketball is set to host Rutgers on Tuesday, a game that the school is deeming a black out at the Petersen Events Center. The team will be wearing special black and gold alternate uniforms in the game inspired by the other sports teams in the city.

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“A nod to our city. Pitt x Rutgers. Tuesday. #PittBlackout | #ZooEra”

The school is also selling special t-shirts for the event.

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“LIMITED EDITION! Available while it lasts for the @Pitt_MBB #PittBlackout.”

The Panthers take on the Scarlet Knights Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m.

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“These are for the city. Pitt x Rutgers. Tuesday. 9PM. #PittBlackout | #ZooEra”