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Wake Forest Defeats Pittsburgh 76-74 - Recap
Cameron Hildreth scored 24 points leading Wake Forest to a 76-74 victory over Pittsburgh at LJVM Coliseum on Saturday.
Wake Forest did not, however, defeat Pittsburgh against the spread, which closed at -3.0 at most sportsbooks.
Wake Forest got 16 points from Ty-Laur Johnson and another 13 points from Hunter Sallis. Ty-Laur Johnson contributed 5 assists, while Efton Reid III cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 24-point performance from Damian Dunn, who was supported by 16 points from Ishmael Leggett. Damian Dunn had 4 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Ishmael Leggett grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Pittsburgh were victorious, as the score was 36-35 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Wake Forest as they grabbed 25 boards, while Pittsburgh only had 23
Wake Forest looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Stanford. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Virginia.