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Drexel Falls 83-74 to Pittsburgh - Recap
Pittsburgh got a 27-point performance from Xavier Johnson as they ran past Drexel 83-74 on Saturday at Petersen Events Center.
Pittsburgh did not, however, defeat Drexel against the spread, which closed at -10.0 at most sportsbooks.
Pittsburgh got 20 points from Au'Diese Toney and another 19 points from Justin Champagnie. Xavier Johnson contributed 8 assists, while Justin Champagnie cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Drexel got 24 points from Camren Wynter in a losing cause and another 19 points from T.J. Bickerstaff. Matey Juric contributed 5 assists for them, while James Butler had 8 rebounds.
Pittsburgh led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Drexel won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 25-23.
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act on the road to face Northwestern looking for another win. For Drexel, they head on the road to face Quinnipiac.