North Carolina Defeats Pittsburgh 79-65 at Home
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Dean E. Smith Center
North Carolina Tar Heels 79, Pittsburgh Panthers 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
North Carolina Tar Heels beat Pittsburgh Panthers 79-65 at Dean E. Smith Center on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
North Carolina Tar Heels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the Dean E. Smith Center, the North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 79-65 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers. This win is significant for North Carolina, who now holds a home record of 20-5, while Pittsburgh's struggles continue, bringing their away record to 9-17. The game showcased North Carolina's offensive prowess, which has averaged 82.9 points per game at home this season, though they allowed 80.4 points on average in the same stretch.
North Carolina entered the game with a mixed recent form, having won six out of their last ten games but were coming off a loss against the Miami Hurricanes just three days prior. Their last five games had seen them perform slightly better, with an average of 80.0 points scored and 75.0 points allowed. In contrast, Pittsburgh's recent form has been troubling, with only two wins in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was a mere 65.4 points, while they allowed 75.7 points per game.
The Tar Heels have been particularly strong at home, boasting a perfect 4-0 record in their last four home games. Conversely, Pittsburgh has struggled on the road, with a 1-5 record in their last six away games. The teams had met twice previously this season, with each team winning one game. North Carolina had edged out Pittsburgh in their last meeting on February 8, 2025, with a narrow 67-66 victory.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have been navigating their rosters carefully as the season progresses. The odds from DraftKings reflected North Carolina's dominance in the matchup, with a spread of -11.5 and a total set at 142.5 points. The moneyline favored North Carolina at -700, while Pittsburgh was listed at +500.
The conditions during the game were conducive to a high-paced matchup, typical of college basketball, and the crowd at the Dean E. Smith Center was lively, supporting the home team throughout. Fans witnessed key moments, including a notable three-pointer by Jarin Stevenson and a strong performance from Barry Dunning Jr., who contributed significantly to the final score.
Overall, the game highlighted North Carolina's strengths as they look to solidify their position in the league, while Pittsburgh continues to seek answers to their recent struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNC -11.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | Pittsburgh Panthers +500 · North Carolina Tar Heels -700 |
Leaders
- PointsJarin Stevenson19North Carolina Tar Heels
- AssistsDerek Dixon7North Carolina Tar Heels
- ReboundsZayden High7North Carolina Tar Heels
- PointsCameron Corhen23Pittsburgh Panthers
- AssistsCameron Corhen6Pittsburgh Panthers
- ReboundsBarry Dunning Jr.8Pittsburgh Panthers
Recent form
North Carolina Tar Heels
Last 10: 6-4Streak L182.9 scored · 80.4 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L66-75at Miami HurricanesFeb 11
- W71-68vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 7
- W87-77vs Syracuse OrangeFeb 3
- W91-75at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 31
- W85-80at Virginia CavaliersJan 24
- W91-69vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 22
- L78-84at California Golden BearsJan 17
- L90-95at Stanford CardinalJan 15
- W87-84vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 10
- L83-97at SMU MustangsJan 3
Pittsburgh Panthers
Last 10: 2-8Streak L465.4 scored · 75.7 allowed per game1-3 away
- L54-70vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 11
- L67-86vs SMU MustangsFeb 7
- L47-67at Virginia CavaliersFeb 4
- L52-63at Clemson TigersJan 31
- W80-76vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 27
- L72-81vs NC State WolfpackJan 24
- L62-65at Boston College EaglesJan 22
- L59-100vs Louisville CardinalsJan 18
- W89-66at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 15
- L72-83vs Syracuse OrangeJan 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Pittsburgh Panthers | North Carolina Tar Heels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-55 | 28-60 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 9-25 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 36 |
| Free throws | 6-8 | 14-17 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 21 |
| Assists | 16 | 18 |
| Steals | 3 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half30-40Omari Witherspoon makes layup
- 1st Half30-41Seth Trimble makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half30-42Seth Trimble makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half30-44Jarin Stevenson makes layup (Zayden High assists)
- 1st Half32-44Nojus Indrusaitis makes layup (Barry Dunning Jr. assists)
- 1st Half32-45Jarin Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half32-46Jarin Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-46Barry Dunning Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half34-49Derek Dixon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jarin Stevenson assists)
- 2nd Half34-51Jarin Stevenson makes 2-foot dunk (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half36-51Roman Siulepa makes layup (Omari Witherspoon assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Luka Bogavac makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half36-55Zayden High makes 2-foot dunk (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half39-55Damarco Minor makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half39-57Zayden High makes layup (Jarin Stevenson assists)
- 2nd Half41-57Roman Siulepa makes 5-foot dunk (Cameron Corhen assists)
- 2nd Half41-59Zayden High makes layup (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half41-61Seth Trimble makes layup (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half41-62Seth Trimble makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-62Nojus Indrusaitis makes layup (Cameron Corhen assists)
- 2nd Half45-62Roman Siulepa makes layup (Cameron Corhen assists)
- 2nd Half47-62Cameron Corhen makes 6-foot dunk (Roman Siulepa assists)
- 2nd Half48-62Roman Siulepa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-65Jonathan Powell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kyan Evans assists)
- 2nd Half48-67Zayden High makes driving layup (Jonathan Powell assists)
- 2nd Half48-70Luka Bogavac makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zayden High assists)
- 2nd Half50-70Cameron Corhen makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-70Roman Siulepa makes layup (Cameron Corhen assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Zayden High makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-71Nojus Indrusaitis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cameron Corhen assists)
- 2nd Half55-73Zayden High makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half57-73Cameron Corhen makes 6-foot dunk (Nojus Indrusaitis assists)
- 2nd Half57-76Jarin Stevenson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luka Bogavac assists)
- 2nd Half58-76Macari Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-76Macari Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-76Barry Dunning Jr. makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half62-77Seth Trimble makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-78Seth Trimble makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-79Seth Trimble makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-79Barry Dunning Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Macari Moore assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours North Carolina Tar Heels, below favours Pittsburgh Panthers.
Venue
- Dean E. Smith CenterChapel Hill, NC
- Attendance21750
- OfficialsRoger Ayers, Justin Porterfield, Ryan Sassano
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