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PITTSBURGH -- Jamel Artis scored 27 points and head coach Kevin Stallings survived a season-opening scare in his Pittsburgh debut, beating Eastern Michigan 93-90 in double overtime Friday night.The Panthers led all of regulation but were unable to put away the Eagles. Sheldon Jeters jumper and some clutch free-throw shooting in double overtime sealed the win for Pitt.The 6-foot-7 Artis made 11 of 12 free throws and started a new role under Stallings as a point guard. While the move was an offensive success, it remains a work in progress defensively.We played very hard, but sometimes we were over-aggressive and we tended to let guys drive, Artis said. We have to know to send guys to the help side.Michael Young put up 26 points and 10 rebounds, including a crucial offensive rebound late. Jeter finished with 12 points.Eastern Michigan did most of its damage inside. Tim Bond had 21 points as the Eagles outscored Pitt in the paint 48-20. James Thompson IV had eight points and 13 rebounds, seven on the offensive glass. Bond and Thompson fouled out early in overtime, as Eastern Michigan committed 30 fouls and let Pitt get to the line 45 times.The Eagles knew that opening the season on the road in a tough venue would be a challenge, but head coach Rob Murphy was impressed with the way his team battled back from a deficit to tie the game late.Our guys showed us that anybody we play, well have an opportunity, he said. Whether were going to close the door or not, thats something that we have to learn to do.TURNING POINTPitt had trouble defensively all night and allowed Eastern Michigan to shoot 42.9 percent from the floor. Needing some stops in double overtime, Stallings switched to a zone and Pitt forced five straight misses while building a two-possession lead.STAT OF THE NIGHTYoung had a career-high seven turnovers, with three of them coming in a one-minute span in the second half. Youngs turnovers were part of a 10-0 Eastern Michigan run that closed Pitts largest lead of the game to a 2-point margin.BIG PICTUREEastern Michigan: The Eagles were selected to finish first in the MAC West division and they showed why, giving the Panthers a stern defensive test with their 2/3 zone. The Eagles forced Pitt to take 33 3-pointers and more contested jump shots. The Eagles held Pitt to 39.7 percent shooting on the night.Pitt: Stallings used the nonconference game to work out his rotation. Ryan Luther was the first man off the bench, getting 18 minutes. Freshman Justice Kithcart played 27 minutes due to Cameron Johnsons foul trouble and seems to be the preferred option in the backcourt. Jonathan Milligan also saw significant time, while Damon Wilson played just 2 minutes.UP NEXTBoth teams will continue playing in the 2K Classic tournament, with Pitt hosting Gardner-Webb Monday night and Eastern Michigan visiting Southern Methodist Sunday. 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MONTAUBAN, France -- A gastronomical, sporting and cultural glance at Stage 6 of the Tour de France on Thursday:Region: The stage began in Arpajon-sur-Cere in the Cantal region and followed a rolling 190.5-kilometer (118-mile) route to Montauban in the southwestern region of Tarn-et-Garonne, part of the Midi-Pyrenees.Aperitif: Salers, a refreshing and light yellow-green colored liqueur made with gentian roots.Baguette and butter: On a day when the temperature soared to 36 degrees (97 F), British sprinter Mark Cavendish used all of his tactical experience to win his third stage of this Tour and his 29th overall in cyclings biggest race. Cavendish beat German sprinter Marcel Kittel by half a wheel, with fellow British rider Daniel McLay third. Greg van Avermaet of Belgium kept the yellow jersey.Plat du jour: A plate of local charcuterie: liver pate, blood sausages, cured ham, foie gras and fritons (bits of fried pork rind).Culture: Aurillac, the delightful capital of the Cantal department located near Arpajon-sur-Cere, hosts an international festival of street theater for four days each August. Having celebrated the 30th edition last year, festival organizers have labeled this year the 30 bis in order to extend the celebration. The festival is always a wild open-air party.Vin du jourr: The most famous grape variety from near Montauban is Malbec, a full-bodied red with flavors of tobacco and berry fruits leading to a silky finish.dddddddddddd It pairs perfectly with an entrecote steak.History: Frenchman Jacky Durand won the previous stage that concluded in Montauban in 1998. Built mostly with red brick, Montauban is also the home of French cycling great Laurent Jalabert.Stat of the Day: 16. Its the first time all 198 riders are still in the race at this stage in 16 years.Quote of the Day: Theres a reason people like that are commentating on the race and not team managers. Mark Cavendish when asked after his third stage win of this years Tour about pre-race prognostications favoring Marcel Kittel and Andre Greipel in the sprints.Dessert: Boulet de Montauban, Montauban cannonballs, are each filled with one grilled hazelnut wrapped in chocolate with sugar on top.Next order: Stage 7 Friday offers the first taste of the Pyrenees. Its a 162.5-kilometer (101-mile) leg from LIsle-Jourdain to Lac de Payolle featuring the legendary Col dAspin climb shortly before the finish. Overall favorites Chris Froome and Nairo Quintana should be a factor. ' ' '

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