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Pitt snaps Virginia’s 23-game home winning streak with massive win

Pitt basketball Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel yells to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf) (Mike Kropf/AP)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — This article originally appeared on pittsburghsportsnow.com.

On Tuesday night, Pitt shocked No. 21 Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena, ending Virginia’s eight-game winning streak.

The Panthers also snapped the nation’s longest home winning streak – 23 games. Virginia had won 23 straight home games in Charlottesville, but now, will have to start that streak over.

Pitt was led by Blake Hinson, Jaland Lowe, and Ishmael Leggett in the win. After a hot start from three-point land propelled Pitt to a four-point halftime lead, the Panthers continued their surge in the second half behind double-digit second-half scoring from Hinson and a strong defensive performance to hold the Cavaliers.

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