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NC State vs Pittsburgh Final: 71-63 - Recap
NC State got 15 points from Michael O'Connell as they ran past Pittsburgh 71-63 on Wednesday at Lenovo Center.
Bettors who backed NC State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
NC State got 14 points from Breon Pass and another 13 points from Dontrez Styles. Michael O'Connell contributed 8 assists, while Dontrez Styles cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 20-point performance from Jaland Lowe, who was supported by 13 points from Cameron Corhen. Jaland Lowe had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Jaland Lowe grabbed 7 rebounds.
NC State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
NC State had a 31-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, NC State takes its act on the road to face Miami looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face Boston College.