GREENSBORO, N.C. — Following back-to-back losses to conclude its regular season, the Pitt men’s basketball team held a players-only meeting to ensure the group could head to Greensboro with a winning mentality.
While Jeff Capel’s team was tested in its first battle, in the end, it withstood the storm, holding off a second-half rally to earn an 89-81 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday afternoon in the second round of the ACC tournament.
Early on, the Panthers (22-10) looked to have things under control. Dominance on the offensive end, headlined by a strong effort from Federiko Federiko helped Pitt take a 44-31 lead into the locker room at halftime.