Pittsburgh's Ithiel Horton, top, and Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne (4) battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh's John Hugley (23) misses a dunk as Virginia Tech's David N'Guessan (1) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel, left, reacts as Femi Odukale (2) plays downcourt against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh's Jamarius Burton (11) scores past Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh's John Hugley (23) shoots after getting by Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech's Storm Murphy (5) shoots as Pittsburgh's John Hugley (23) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel adjusts his mask as his team plays against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young yells to his team as they play against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor (0) defends as Pittsburgh's Jamarius Burton looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)