Pitt Falls To N.C. State

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Michael O’Connell scored 15 points and N.C. State maintained hopes of playing in the ACC Tournament, beating Pitt 71-63. Jaland Lowe scored 20 points for Pitt. N.C. State is trying to play its way into the 15-team tournament and currently resides in 16th place in the 18-team league. The Panthers are fighting for a spot in the top nine in search of a first-round bye.