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Virginia Downs Pittsburgh 57-56 - Match Report

Jayden Gardner scored 15 points leading Virginia to a 57-56 victory over Pittsburgh at John Paul Jones Arena on Friday.

Virginia earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -15.0-point spread.

Virginia got 10 points from Armaan Franklin and another 9 points from Kihei Clark. Reece Beekman contributed 6 assists, while Kihei Clark cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

Pittsburgh got a 12-point performance from John Hugley, who was supported by 11 points from Jamarius Burton. Jamarius Burton had 4 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Mouhamadou Gueye grabbed 6 rebounds.

Virginia led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Pittsburgh as they grabbed 26 boards, while Virginia only had 22

Virginia heads into a battle against James Madison. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colgate.