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North Carolina Falls 76-74 Against Pittsburgh - Game Recap
Pittsburgh got 31 points from Jamarius Burton en route to a 76-74 victory over North Carolina on Friday at Petersen Events Center.
Bettors who backed Pittsburgh were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Blake Hinson had 16 points for Pittsburgh and Nelly Cummings chipped in with 9 points. Nelly Cummings had 7 assists for them, while Federiko Federiko was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
North Carolina got a 22-point performance from Armando Bacot, who was supported by 16 points from RJ Davis. RJ Davis had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina, while Armando Bacot grabbed 13 rebounds.
Pittsburgh trailed at halftime, 40-35.
North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-30.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Virginia. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Wake Forest.