ncaab Game Recap
Pittsburgh Downs Northwestern 87-58 - Match Report
Pittsburgh cruised to victory on Monday, running Northwestern out of the gym and running up a 87-58 score at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Pittsburgh was the ATS victor, as they covered the +7.0-point spread as an underdog.
Blake Hinson had 22 points for Pittsburgh and Greg Elliott chipped in with 18 points. Jamarius Burton had 7 assists for them, while Blake Hinson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Northwestern got 14 points from Chase Audige in a losing cause and another 10 points from Boo Buie. Boo Buie contributed 5 assists for them, while Ty Berry had 5 rebounds.
Pittsburgh led at halftime, 37-29.
Pittsburgh had a 39-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against NC State. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Michigan State.