Pittsburgh

Murphy's late jumper gives Pittsburgh a 74-72 win over BC

By Will Graves Jan. 22, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Miami guard Chris Lykes, left, guards Duke guard Tre Jones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurt, No. 8 Duke end 2-game skid by beating Miami 89-59

By Aaron Beard Jan. 21, 2020 11:38 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) shoots as Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Johnson scores 20, Pitt drills reeling North Carolina 66-52

By Will Graves Jan. 18, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Louisville coach Chris Mack, top watches while the fans in the Pittsburgh student section hold up their hands while Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie shoots one of the foul shots resulting from the technical foul called on Mack during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 11 Louisville escapes Pitt upset bid in overtime, 73-68

By Alan Saunders Jan. 14, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Trey McGowens (2) and Miami forward Sam Waardenburg (21) fight for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hurricanes withstand late rally by Pittsburgh to win 66-58

By Steven Wine Jan. 12, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Pittsburgh guard Justin Champagnie (11) reacts following a basket against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

McGowens, Champagnie help Panthers end ACC road skid

Jan. 08, 2020 09:15 PM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt signs basketball coach Jeff Capel to 2-year extension

Jan. 08, 2020 11:40 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 04, 2020 04:01 PM EST
Jan. 5 1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes...

Wake Forest's Chaundee Brown. center, tries to control the ball as Pittsburgh's Eric Hamilton (0) and Trey McGowens (2) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Wake Forest rallies from 16 down, edges Pittsburgh 69-65

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Champagnie's 21 points help Pitt hold off Canisius 87-79

By Alan Saunders Dec. 30, 2019 02:20 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming into Monday’s non-conference finale against Canisius, Pittsburgh freshman Justin Champagnie had made just five 3-pointer on 37...

Binghamton's Brenton Mills, left, reaches for a loose ball as Pittsburgh's Ryan Murphy pursues during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 79-53. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Champagnie leads Pitt to rout of Binghamton

By Alan Saunders Dec. 20, 2019 09:13 PM EST

Northern Illinois's Darius Beane (24) tumbles over Pittsburgh's Trey McGowens as he chases a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

McGowens leads Pitt past NIU 59-50

By Alan Saunders Dec. 16, 2019 09:11 PM EST

Northern Illinois Huskies at Pittsburgh Panthers 12/16/2019

Dec. 16, 2019 08:04 PM EST

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) goes in for a layup past the defense of Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 1 Louisville pulls away from Pittsburgh, 64-46

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 06, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Xavier Johnson's 20 Points Lead Pitt Over Rutgers, 71-60

By Alan Saunders Dec. 03, 2019 11:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For Pittsburgh’s Xavier Johnson, defense turned into offense on Tuesday night in a big way. The sophomore point guard...

Champagnie has 21 Pitt tops Northwestern 72-59 to win title

By Craig Handel Nov. 27, 2019 10:57 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As the horn blew after Pittsburgh’s 72-59 win over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night, Jeff...

Spencer scores 23, Northwestern rolls past Bradley 78-51

By Craig Handel Nov. 25, 2019 11:00 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Pat Spencer tripled his scoring average with 23 points as Northwestern routed Bradley 78-51 in the Fort Myers TipOff on Wednesday night...

Johnson helps Pitt hand K-State first loss, 63-59

By Craig Handel Nov. 25, 2019 08:53 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Xavier Johnson made a short jumper with 10.1 seconds left to give his team the lead, then made two free throws with 4.6 seconds to help...