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The Pittsburgh Panthers (9-16, 2-10 ACC) aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the North Carolina Tar Heels (19-5, 7-4 ACC) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
- Game day: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Game time: 2 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
North Carolina 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.7 | 53 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.8 | 38 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.0 | 39 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.8 | 107 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.4 | 33 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.1 | 341 |
Pittsburgh 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.2 | 292 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.0 | 284 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 214 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.7 | 103 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 144 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.5 | 253 |
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Stat Insights
Points
- The Tar Heels score 10.4 more points than the Panthers give up (71.5).
- North Carolina is 16-3 when tallying more than 71.5 points.
- Pittsburgh is 9-12 when conceding less than 81.9 points.
- The Panthers average 70.1 points, just 0.6 fewer than the Tar Heels allow.
- When putting up over 70.7 points, Pittsburgh is 8-5.
- North Carolina is 13-0 when it allows less than 70.1 points.
- The Tar Heels have outscored opponents by 270 points this year (11.2 per game), but the Panthers have been outscored by 34 points (1.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Tar Heels shoot 47.7% from the field, only 1.7% higher than the Panthers concede defensively.
- North Carolina has a 13-3 straight-up record when shooting better than 46.0% from the field.
- The Panthers shoot 43.2% from the field, 2.4% higher than the Tar Heels concede.
- Pittsburgh is 7-7 when shooting higher than 40.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Tar Heels pull down 36 rebounds per game, besting the Panthers by 4.3 boards per contest.
- North Carolina is 17-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Pittsburgh is 1-10 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Tar Heels average 9.4 offensive rebounds, 1.1 less than the Panthers.
- The Panthers are 6-10 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Tar Heels are 7-1 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. North Carolina has an average rebounding margin of +6.2, and Pittsburgh is at +2.0.
North Carolina Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | NC State | Away |
| 2/21/2026 | Syracuse | Away |
| 2/23/2026 | Louisville | Home |
Pittsburgh Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Notre Dame | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Stanford | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Cal | Away |