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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they...

Wilson lifts George Mason over Saint Joseph's in A10 tourney

Mar. 11, 2020 03:41 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Wilson scored a career-high 24 points as George Mason beat Saint Joseph's 77-70 to open the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on Wednesday. ...

Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72

By Steve Reed Mar. 10, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Champagnie felt snubbed after being left off the ACC's All-Freshman team. So he decided to take it out on...

Alvarado, Devoe pace Georgia Tech's 73-57 win over Pitt

By George Henry Mar. 04, 2020 11:31 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — For a week that began with his school dropping an appeal of its NCAA postseason ban, Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner delighted in the focus of...

North Carolina State's Manny Bates (15) drives to the basket as Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 29, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Syracuse's Elijah Hughes (33) scores after getting by Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Hughes scores 25, Syracuse blows out Pittsburgh 72-49

By Will Graves Feb. 26, 2020 09:05 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Toppin, No. 4 Dayton survive scare at George Mason

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 25, 2020 09:17 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) shoots over Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Virginia won 59-56. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

By Alan Saunders Feb. 22, 2020 03:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney (5) misses a dunk against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67

By Bob Ferrante Feb. 18, 2020 10:20 PM EST

Horne's career night carries Virginia Tech past Pittsburgh

By Jimmy Robertson Feb. 15, 2020 08:20 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — During Virginia Tech’s recent skid, its fans and players had been searching for answers to help the Hokies solve some of their recent...

Potter leads George Washington past George Mason 73-67

Feb. 15, 2020 07:39 PM EST
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Armel Potter had 20 points as George Washington topped George Mason 73-67 on Saturday. Maceo Jack had 19 points for...

Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown dunks against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson snaps 3-game skid with 72-52 win over erratic Pitt

By Will Graves Feb. 12, 2020 11:11 PM EST

Wilson carries George Mason over VCU 72-67

Feb. 12, 2020 09:50 PM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — AJ Wilson had 14 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to lead George Mason to a 72-67 win over VCU on Wednesday night. ...

Georgia Tech's Bubba Parham (11) fouls Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Champagnie pops for 30, Pitt slips by Georgia Tech 73-64

By Will Graves Feb. 08, 2020 04:27 PM EST

UTRGV beats Chicago State 75-64 behind Varner

Feb. 08, 2020 04:07 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Lesley Varner II made 4 of 5 3-pointers and 9 of 10 free throws to score 23 points as UT Rio Grande Valley handed Chicago State its 15th...

New Mexico State routs Chicago State for 12th straight win

Feb. 06, 2020 11:21 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Shawn Williams came off the bench to sink three 3-pointers and score 15 points to lead New Mexico State to a 71-49 win over Chicago State on...

Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) goes up for a shot over Pittsburgh's Eric Hamilton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Gibbs' 21, Mooney's double-double lead Irish past Panthers

By John Fineran Feb. 05, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson (1) shoots a three-point basket over Miami's Isaiah Wong (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Johnson's clutch play late lifts Pitt by Miami 62-57

By Will Graves Feb. 02, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Whitfield's 21 carries UMKC over Chicago St. 69-51

Feb. 01, 2020 04:14 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Rob Whitfield hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points as Missouri-Kansas City beat Chicago State 69-51 on Saturday. Jordan...