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Pittsburgh vs NC State Final: 71-69 - Recap

NC State was victimized for 21 points and 10 rebounds by John Hugley as Pittsburgh defeated them 71-69 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Pittsburgh was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

Ithiel Horton had 17 points for Pittsburgh and Jamarius Burton chipped in with 17 points. John Hugley had 6 assists for them, while John Hugley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

NC State got 17 points from Dereon Seabron in a losing cause and another 14 points from Thomas Allen. Terquavion Smith contributed 6 assists for them, while Terquavion Smith had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed NC State were victorious, as the score was 31-27 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Pittsburgh as they grabbed 40 boards, while NC State only had 22

Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Carolina. NC State will aim to get back on the winning track at Georgia Tech.