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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson darts past a Clemson defender.

Pitt falls flat at Virginia Tech, loses 67-57

By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball (15-11 overall, 6-9 ACC) fell victim to the dreaded trap game Saturday night, losing 67-57 to the struggling Virginia Tech Hokies (15-10 overall, 6-8 ACC). The convincing win snapped the Hokies’ five-game losing streak and allowed them to leapfrog Pitt in the ACC standings.
First-year forward Justian Champagnie put up 30 points during Saturday’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

Champagnie headlines Pitt’s weekly award winners

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • February 12, 2020
As the college sports world announced its weekly award winners on Tuesday, it became clear just how successful of a week it was for Pitt athletes.
Win over GT showcases sorely needed skills

Win over GT showcases sorely needed skills

By Nick Farabaugh, For the Pitt News • February 10, 2020
From an electric scoring performance by budding star and first-year forward Justin Champagnie, to the evolving, enigmatic nature of sophomore guards Trey McGowens and Xavier Johnson, here are some observations from Pitt’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.
First-year forward Justin Champagnie recorded another double-double, with 20 points and 11 rebounds, both team highs.

Champagnie’s scorching scoring carries Pitt to 73-64 win over GT

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 8, 2020
The Panthers have struggled to carry success through difficult moments. But on Saturday an 8-0 run late in the second half clinched a victory in which they played beyond their youthful reputation.
First-year forward Justin Champagnie recorded another double-double, with 20 points and 11 rebounds, both team highs.

Irish chase Pitt in second half, win 80-72

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • February 6, 2020
After a back-and-forth opening 20 minutes, Notre Dame escaped with a crucial 80-72 win to begin the second half of the conference schedule.
Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson kept the Panthers afloat on offense in one of his season’s best performances.

McGowens, Champagnie lead Pitt over UNC, 73-65

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • January 9, 2020
Pitt men’s basketball entered Chapel Hill Wednesday night 0-7 all-time at the venue but took advantage of a depleted Tar Heels’ squad in a 73-65 win.
Xavier Johnson (1), pictured here against Robert Morris, led Pitt with eight assists against Canisius.

Pitt offense goes off in 87-79 win over Canisius

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 2, 2020
The Pitt men’s basketball team scored a season-high 87 points — while conceding a season-high 79 — in a home victory over Canisius Monday afternoon.
Junior guard Ryan Murphy made three of his seven 3-point attempts against Binghamton Friday night.

Pitt basketball bulldozes Binghamton, 79-53

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 20, 2019
Pitt smashed the spread and put to bed any doubts about its ability to take care of business against smaller schools, dominating Binghamton 79-53 in its most lopsided win this season.
First-year forward Justin Champagnie (11) leads the Panthers in points and rebounds per game.

Column: Pitt’s best player is … Justin Champagnie?

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • December 3, 2019
Justin Champagnie has done more than just contribute as a newcomer — he has perhaps become the Panthers’ best player.
First-year guard Justin Champagnie (11) led Pitt’s offense with 21 points during the Panthers' 72-59 win over Northwestern.

Panthers pound pair of Wildcat squads for Ft. Myers Tip-Off title

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 28, 2019
The Panthers were seeing purple all week long when they travelled south to Ft. Myers, Florida for the Fort Myers Tip-Off Tournament this week. Pitt (6-2 overall, 1-0 ACC) sneaked past Kansas State (5-1 overall, 0-0 Big 12) for a 63-59 win on Monday before downing Northwestern (3-3 overall, 0-0 Big 10) in the Championship game on Wednesday.
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