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Pitt Blown Out by Short-Handed North Carolina
Despite the Tar Heels missing two key players, Pitt couldn't capitalize in 79-65 loss.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team lost to No. 11 North Carolina 79-65 on the road, despite the Tar Heels being without two of their best players, Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. Pitt's Cam Corhen scored a season-high 23 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome North Carolina's depth and strong start to the game.
Why it matters
Pitt has struggled mightily this season, and this loss extends their losing streak to five games. The Panthers are running out of chances to pick up wins and improve their record, with just two remaining games above a 50% chance to win according to ESPN.
The details
North Carolina jumped out to a quick 16-5 lead, and the Tar Heels never looked back, leading by as many as 22 points in the second half. Pitt was unable to capitalize on the absences of Wilson and Veesaar, as North Carolina's depth proved too much for the struggling Panthers. Cam Corhen kept Pitt in the game early with 13 of the team's first 17 points, but the Tar Heels' hot shooting was too much to overcome.
- On Tuesday, Caleb Wilson suffered a hand fracture, ruling him out for the game.
- Also on Tuesday, Henri Veesaar missed the game due to illness.
The players
Caleb Wilson
North Carolina's future lottery pick, averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, was out due to a hand fracture.
Henri Veesaar
North Carolina's starting big man, averaging 16.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, missed the game due to illness.
Cam Corhen
Pitt's leading scorer in the game, matching his season-high with 23 points.
What’s next
Pitt will return home to host Notre Dame on Saturday, in one of just two remaining games the Panthers have above a 50% chance to win according to ESPN.
The takeaway
This loss extends Pitt's losing streak to five games, highlighting the team's struggles this season despite the Tar Heels missing two key players. The Panthers are running out of chances to pick up wins and improve their record as they head into the final stretch of the season.
