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North Carolina State Downs Pittsburgh 86-80 - Match Report

North Carolina State earned a 86-80 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday, getting 19 points from Devon Daniels at PNC Arena.

North Carolina State did not, however, defeat Pittsburgh against the spread, which closed at -11.0 at most sportsbooks.

Derek Funderburk had 18 points for North Carolina State and Eric Lockett chipped in with 17 points. Torin Dorn had 5 assists for them, while Torin Dorn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Pittsburgh got 25 points from Xavier Johnson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Au'Diese Toney. Trey McGowens contributed 7 assists for them, while Terrell Brown had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Carolina State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

North Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-30.

North Carolina State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wake Forest. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida State.