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North Carolina Downs Pittsburgh 75-65 - Match Report
North Carolina got 21 points and 10 rebounds from Armando Bacot en route to a 75-65 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday at Petersen Events Center.
North Carolina won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.
North Carolina got 16 points from Garrison Brooks and another 10 points from Kerwin Walton. Caleb Love contributed 5 assists, while Armando Bacot cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 23-point performance from Justin Champagnie, who was supported by 12 points from Ithiel Horton. Xavier Johnson had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Justin Champagnie grabbed 10 rebounds.
North Carolina led at halftime, 34-28.
North Carolina had a 34-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, North Carolina takes its act on the road to face Clemson looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face Notre Dame.