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North Carolina Defeats Pittsburgh 70-57 - Recap
North Carolina got 16 points from Armando Bacot as they ran past Pittsburgh 70-57 on Tuesday at Petersen Events Center.
Bettors who backed North Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
RJ Davis had 15 points for North Carolina and Seth Trimble chipped in with 10 points. RJ Davis had 4 assists for them, while Harrison Ingram was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Pittsburgh got a 20-point performance from Carlton Carrington, who was supported by 11 points from Blake Hinson. Carlton Carrington had 2 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Ishmael Leggett grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed North Carolina were victorious, as the score was 31-29 at the break.
North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-34.
North Carolina heads into a battle against Clemson. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisville.