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Pittsburgh Panthers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Wrap - Pittsburgh Wins 91-90

Ishmael Leggett scored 21 points and added 4 assists for a double-double, leading Pittsburgh over Ohio State, 91-90, on Friday at Value City Arena.

Pittsburgh won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.

Ishmael Leggett had 21 points for Pittsburgh and Zack Austin chipped in with 16 points. Ishmael Leggett had 4 assists for them, while Ishmael Leggett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Ohio State got 24 points from Bruce Thornton in a losing cause and another 18 points from Devin Royal. Bruce Thornton contributed 9 assists for them, while Micah Parrish had 7 rebounds.

Pittsburgh was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.

Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mississippi State. Ohio State will aim to get back on the winning track at Maryland.