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Louisville Defeats Pittsburgh 82-78 - Recap

Pittsburgh was burned for 25 points by Reyne Smith on Saturday as Louisville picked up a 82-78 win at Petersen Events Center.

Louisville was a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Louisville got 15 points from Chucky Hepburn and another 14 points from Terrence Edwards Jr.. Chucky Hepburn contributed 7 assists, while James Scott cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Pittsburgh got a 24-point performance from Jaland Lowe, who was supported by 16 points from Ishmael Leggett. Jaland Lowe had 6 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Damian Dunn grabbed 8 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Louisville as they grabbed 39 boards, while Pittsburgh only had 30

Louisville heads into a battle against Syracuse. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida State.