Pitt starts strong, holds off Tar Heels 76-67
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) blocks Pittsburgh forward John Hugley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) blocks Pittsburgh forward John Hugley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 08:49 PM EST
Pittsburgh forward Noah Collier (3) dunks against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Pittsburgh forward Noah Collier (3) dunks against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 10:17 PM EST
Pittsburgh guard Ithiel Horton holds the ball while North Carolina guard Kerwin Walton (24) and guard R.J. Davis (4) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Pittsburgh guard Ithiel Horton holds the ball while North Carolina guard Kerwin Walton (24) and guard R.J. Davis (4) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 10:17 PM EST
Pittsburgh forward John Hugley (23) and guard Femi Odukale (2) react following a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Pittsburgh forward John Hugley (23) and guard Femi Odukale (2) react following a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 10:12 PM EST
Pittsburgh guard Ithiel Horton (12) celebrates as time expires in an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Pittsburgh guard Ithiel Horton (12) celebrates as time expires in an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 10:10 PM EST
North Carolina guard Leaky Black, right, and Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina guard Leaky Black, right, and Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 08:52 PM EST
North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) guards Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina guard Caleb Love (2) guards Pittsburgh guard Femi Odukale during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Feb. 16, 2022 08:47 PM EST
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) tries to shoot while Pittsburgh forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15), guard Femi Odukale (2) and guard Ithiel Horton (12) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) tries to shoot while Pittsburgh forward Mouhamadou Gueye (15), guard Femi Odukale (2) and guard Ithiel Horton (12) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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