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Nicholls State Downs Pittsburgh 75-70 - Match Report
Nicholls State got 17 points from Andre Jones as they ran past Pittsburgh 75-70 on Saturday at Petersen Events Center.
Nicholls State got 17 points from D'Angelo Hunter and another 16 points from Kevin Johnson. Dexter McClanahan contributed 5 assists, while Warith Alatishe cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 28-point performance from Ryan Murphy, who was supported by 10 points from Trey McGowens. Au'Diese Toney had 3 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Au'Diese Toney grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Nicholls State were victorious, as the score was 41-32 at the break.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Nicholls State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Paul Quinn. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track at Robert Morris.