ncaab Game Recap
Recap - North Carolina State Defeats Pittsburgh 65-62
North Carolina State grabbed a 65-62 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, behind a 15-point effort from Jericole Hellems at PNC Arena.
North Carolina State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
North Carolina State got 14 points from Braxton Beverly and another 13 points from D.J. Funderburk. Jericole Hellems contributed 5 assists, while Jericole Hellems cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 18-point performance from Femi Odukale, who was supported by 15 points from Justin Champagnie. Femi Odukale had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Justin Champagnie grabbed 12 rebounds.
North Carolina State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Pittsburgh as they grabbed 42 boards, while North Carolina State only had 31
North Carolina State heads into a battle against Notre Dame. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wake Forest.