Panthers ride optimism into ACC opener against No. 15 UNC Posted Jan 4, 2019 Pittsburgh's rebuilding process starts in earnest on Saturday at noon when 15th-ranked North Carolina visits the Petersen Events Center. The first sellout in nearly two years is expected, a sign Jeff Capel’s optimistic message and his team’s energetic play has caught the attention of a fan base that largely stayed away during Kevin Stallings’ brief and nightmarish tenure. (Associated Press)