The forward from Tampa finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. "This was a big road test for us," Mitchell said. "First Power Five game and not only that it's an away game. It's hard to get wins like this but we need it under our belt to get ready for the Big 12.

Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech 81-58.

The Wolfpack scored 22 points in the fourth quarter, but early mistakes cost the team a win, and for now, bowl eligibility.