CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — North Carolina built a commanding first-half lead and never trailed, defeating Pittsburgh 79-65 in a men’s Atlantic Coast Conference basketball game Saturday at Dean Smith Center.

The Tar Heels, now 20-5, opened a 46-32 halftime advantage behind 19 points from Jarin Stevenson. The Panthers, who fell to 9-17, were led by Cameron Corhen’s 23 points and six rebounds. North Carolina’s efficiency proved decisive, as it committed only four turnovers and converted them into 12 points. Pittsburgh managed just four points off turnovers. A crowd of 21,750 watched the home team maintain control throughout the second half to secure the victory.