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Tar Heels Stumble At Pitt, 66-52

PITTSBURGH—Xavier Johnson scored 20 points and Ryan Murphy added 13 as Pittsburgh defeated North Carolina, 66-52, on Saturday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center.

With the win, the Panthers swept the 2019-20 season series with the Tar Heels and sent UNC to its eighth loss in 10 games. Pitt also beat Carolina 10 days ago in Chapel Hill.

led Carolina with 16 points and 13 rebounds. also added a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. scored 12.

The Pitt defense held UNC to 31.7 percent shooting from the floor, including 4 for 18 from three-point range.