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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Wrap - Pittsburgh Wins 77-72

Carlton Carrington scored 24 points leading Pittsburgh to a 77-72 victory over Wake Forest at Petersen Events Center on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Pittsburgh got 22 points from Ishmael Leggett and another 17 points from Blake Hinson. Carlton Carrington contributed 4 assists, while Federiko Federiko cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Wake Forest got 22 points from Hunter Sallis in a losing cause and another 14 points from Efton Reid III. Hunter Sallis contributed 3 assists for them, while Efton Reid III had 10 rebounds.

Pittsburgh trailed at halftime, 37-28.

Wake Forest had a 32-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act home to face Notre Dame looking for another win. For Wake Forest, they head home to face Syracuse.