ncaab Game Recap
Preseason NIT - Oregon State Beavers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Recap - Pittsburgh Wins 76-51
Pittsburgh cruised to victory on Friday, running Oregon State out of the gym and running up a 76-51 score at Barclays Center.
Pittsburgh was a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Zack Austin had 19 points for Pittsburgh and Blake Hinson chipped in with 17 points. Carlton Carrington had 5 assists for them, while Zack Austin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Oregon State got a 12-point performance from Dexter Akanno, who was supported by 11 points from Jordan Pope. Jordan Pope had 4 assists in a losing cause for Oregon State, while KC Ibekwe grabbed 6 rebounds.
Pittsburgh was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-29.
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act home to face Missouri looking for another win. For Oregon State, they head home to face UC Davis.