No. 11 North Carolina defeats Pittsburgh 79-65

Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble lead the Tar Heels to another 20-win season

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The 11th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 79-65 on Saturday. Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble each scored 19 points to lead the Tar Heels to their 20th win of the season.

Why it matters

This victory keeps North Carolina's strong season going, as they continue to establish themselves as one of the top teams in college basketball. For Pittsburgh, the loss is another setback in what has been a challenging campaign.

The details

North Carolina's dynamic duo of Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble combined for 38 points to power the Tar Heels to the double-digit win over Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels shot 47% from the field and held the Panthers to just 40% shooting.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Jarin Stevenson

A key player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, scoring 19 points in the win over Pittsburgh.

Seth Trimble

Also scored 19 points for the Tar Heels in their victory over the Panthers.

North Carolina Tar Heels

The 11th-ranked college basketball team that defeated Pittsburgh 79-65.

Pittsburgh Panthers

The college basketball team that lost to North Carolina 79-65.

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The takeaway

North Carolina's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Pittsburgh, as the Tar Heels continued their strong season with another 20-win campaign.