The season opener is here for the University at Albany Great Danes.

It's time to stop talking and start playing.

This evening, UAlbany will head into the Petersen Events Center (aka Oakland Zoo) and take on Pittsburgh to open to the 2011-12 season.

Here are some links to get you all you need to know about tonight's game.

Troy Record - For openers, no patsies as UAlbany opens at No. 10 Pittsburgh

Troy Record - UAlbany overview: Great Danes say they're ready to run to top of America East

104.5 ESPN The Team - UAlbany hoops tips off vs. No. 11 Pitt

AP - Albany-Pittsburgh preview

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Early Games to provide key answers for Panthers basketball

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pitt's Moore to miss opener

The Pitt News - Men's Basketball: Gibbs leads Panthers into season opener

Pitt athletics Gameday Central

Pitt Game Notes