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GREENSBORO, N.C. — While March Madness is known for creating magical stories, only one team each year experiences a happy ending.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Few teams can say they’ve started a win-or-go-home contest on a 22-2 run. Even fewer possess the resilience to grind out a victory after nearly watching that lead disappear. Pitt achieved both feats Friday afternoon en route to grinding out a 59-41 victory over No. 6 seed…

Heather Lyke was determined to revitalize Panthers athletics, and she’s done just that.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — While the letters A-C-C could be read crystal clear in white font atop the Carolina Blue in the paint on Roy Williams Court, the play between Pitt and North Carolina in Wednesday night’s conference showdown emulated more of an old-school Big East showdown.

PITTSBURGH — For nearly the entire game, it seemed as though Jeff Capel’s team couldn’t catch a break. Matched up at home against a ranked opponent, any sort of momentum Pitt could gather would be matched by the opposition.

There is no reason the Pitt men's basketball team can't win the ACC this year.

PITTSBURGH — Once again, Jeff Capel’s team had its back against the wall.

PITTSBURGH — Jamarius Burton had the game of his life with a 31-point day as Pitt upset No. 25 North Carolina, 76-74, on Friday afternoon at Petersen Events Center.

Chase Audige scored 14 points and Boo Buie added 10 points and five assists for Northwestern.