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PittsburghPanthers.com The Delaware transfer has been solid in Pitt's last four games after a slow start Much has been made of the return of Pitt’s Justin Champagnie, and for good reason. The sophomore small forward has been a catalyst for the Panthers when he’s been on the court, and without him, the team’s recent 96-76 rout of Syracuse might not have been … [Read more...] about Ithiel Horton becoming the sharpshooter Pitt needs

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pitt proved that it is a force to be reckoned with in its matchup with the Syracuse Orange on Saturday, and with the electric return of Justin Champagnie from a knee injury, the Panthers were primed to show what they have to offer in the ACC. The Panthers started off slow but soon got into a grove and by halftime were only down 37-32. … [Read more...] about Three Panthers reach 20-point mark in victory over Syracuse

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports With its 96-76 win over Syracuse on Saturday afternoon, Pitt not only overcame one of its most troublesome opponents in recent years but also turned some heads and helped its case for an NCAA tournament berth. Specifically, Pitt jumped 16 spots in the NET rankings, going from 64th to 48th. It also dropped Syracuse from 49th to 61st. The … [Read more...] about Pitt jumps into top 50 in NET rankings after Syracuse win

PittsburghPanthers.com Pitt earned a satisfying 96-76 win over former Big East rival Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, and while the return of Justin Champagnie dominated the headlines, the game was also a significant occasion in the longstanding rivalry between the Panthers and the Orange. The reason why is because the lopsided victory secured Pitt’s … [Read more...] about Pitt completes first season sweep of Syracuse since 2016

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pitt star returned two weeks early from an LCL injury to face Syracuse Pitt small forward Justin Champagnie was initially expected to be out for six to eight weeks as a result of an LCL injury he suffered just before Pitt’s Dec. 22 matchup with Louisville. However, Jeff Capel noted he was ahead of schedule in his recovery, and on … [Read more...] about Justin Champagnie returns ahead of schedule for Pitt