Pittsburgh faced Georgetown in a repeat of the championship game of the 2007 tournament . Throughout the first half the lead changed hands six times , with Georgetown having the largest lead of six points . Pittsburgh , however , led at half-time by three . Although Georgetown would bring their deficit to two early in the second half , Pittsburgh never relinquished the lead after half-time . Pittsburgh 's Sam Young led the team with a double-double to help secure their win , the school 's second overall and first for coach Jamie Dixon
2007 tournament
2007 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
2008 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament