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Pittsburgh Downs North Carolina 76-67 - Match Report
Pittsburgh got 19 points from Ithiel Horton as they ran past North Carolina 76-67 on Wednesday at Dean E. Smith Center.
Bettors who backed Pittsburgh were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +13.5 at sportsbooks.
Pittsburgh got 18 points from John Hugley and another 14 points from Jamarius Burton. Femi Odukale contributed 9 assists, while Jamarius Burton cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
North Carolina got a 19-point performance from Caleb Love, who was supported by 12 points from Brady Manek. Armando Bacot had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina, while Brady Manek grabbed 10 rebounds.
Pittsburgh led at halftime, 40-24.
North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-27.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Georgia Tech. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Virginia Tech.