Johnson Scores 20, Pitt Drills Reeling North Carolina 66-52

Posted Jan 18, 2020
Xavier Johnson scored 20 points, Ryan Murphy added 13, and Pitt completed a season sweep of North Carolina with a 66-52 victory over the Tar Heels on Saturday. Garrison Brooks led UNC with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Senior guard Brandon Robinson finished with 12 points a week removed from sustaining minor injuries in an auto accident. (Associated Press)

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