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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Wrap - West Virginia Wins 81-56

West Virginia blew out Pittsburgh on Friday, running up the score in a 81-56 win at Petersen Events Center.

West Virginia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.

West Virginia got 18 points from Joe Toussaint and another 16 points from Erik Stevenson. Joe Toussaint contributed 5 assists, while Tre Mitchell cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Pittsburgh got a 16-point performance from Jamarius Burton, who was supported by 12 points from Greg Elliott. Nelly Cummings had 3 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Nate Santos grabbed 7 rebounds.

West Virginia was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Next game, West Virginia takes its act home to face Morehead State looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face Michigan.