North Carolina, Justin Jackson Spoil Pittsburgh's Senior Day

North Carolina seems to be on a roll as of late and that as they defeated Pittsburgh 85-67 Saturday.

While Jackson scored 23 points - including two deep, contested 3-pointers that bookended a 10-0 run to end the first half that put North Carolina in complete control North Carolina sent a bigger message at the other end of the court.

Three weeks after surviving a serious scare by Pitt in Chapel Hill, North Carolina held the Panthers to 40 percent shooting and didn't let them within single digits over the final 16 minutes.

The Tar Heels (25-5, 13-3) have won four straight following a loss to arch rival Duke two weeks ago  Joel Berry scored 19 points for North Carolina while Kennedy Meeks added 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Tar Heels overwhelmed undersized Pitt in the paint. North Carolina outrebounded the Panthers 48-28, including a season-high 24 offensive boards, and finished with 28 second-chance points. "according to http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211503395&_ga=1.129245516.1127014109.1470754128

Pittsburgh meanwhile falls to 15-14 4-12 in the ACC. Pittsburgh was led by their two seniors Michael Young and Jamal Artis who scored 17 points each in their final game at home. "according to http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/022517aaa.html

North Carolina has a quick turnaround as they head to Charlottesville for a rematch with Virginia Monday who they dominated in Chapel Hill earlier in February. 

Tip-off is set for 7:00 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&SPID=12965&SPSID=66815

Pittsburgh meanwhile closes out the regular season starting Tuesday at Georgia Tech before they travel to Virginia. Tip-off is set for 9:00pm. The game will be televised on ESPNU. "according to  http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/pitt-m-baskbl-sched.html