Johnson ends slump, Pitt tops No. 16 Virginia Tech 83-72

Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson, right, shoots over Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts dunks in front of Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie, right, grabs a rebound in front of Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech's Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots as Pittsburgh's Ithiel Horton (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)