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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Pittsburgh Panthers Recap - Pittsburgh Wins 71-60
Pittsburgh got 20 points from Xavier Johnson en route to a 71-60 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday at Petersen Events Center.
Pittsburgh was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite.
Pittsburgh got 16 points from Trey McGowens and another 15 points from Ryan Murphy. Xavier Johnson contributed 8 assists, while Eric Hamilton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rutgers got a 14-point performance from Ron Harper Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Myles Johnson. Geo Baker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Myles Johnson grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Pittsburgh were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Rutgers as they grabbed 40 boards, while Pittsburgh only had 29
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Louisville. Rutgers, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan State.