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McGowens, Champagnie help Pitt end ACC road skid with win over North Carolina

Garrison Brooks had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina (8-7, 1-3)

CHAPEL HILL, N.C - Trey McGowens scored 24 points and Pittsburgh ended a 22-game losing streak in conference road games with a 73-65 victory against North Carolina. 

Justin Champagnie added 22 points for the Panthers (11-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rallied from a 14-point deficit late in the first half.

Pittsburgh won on the road in league play for the first time since it defeated Boston College 83-72 on Feb. 8, 2017. 

McGowens snapped a 56-56 tie by scoring eight consecutive points in a 90-second span, giving the Panthers the lead for good with seven minutes remaining.

Garrison Brooks had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina (8-7, 1-3).

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