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Pittsburgh Falls 79-70 to Clemson - Recap

PJ Hall scored 22 points and added 3 assists for a double-double, leading Clemson over Pittsburgh, 79-70, on Sunday at Petersen Events Center.

Clemson won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.

PJ Hall had 22 points for Clemson and Chauncey Wiggins chipped in with 12 points. Chase Hunter had 5 assists for them, while Ian Schieffelin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.

Pittsburgh got 27 points from Blake Hinson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ishmael Leggett. Carlton Carrington contributed 6 assists for them, while Zack Austin had 7 rebounds.

Clemson led at halftime, 37-27.

Clemson had a 39-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Clemson heads into a battle against South Carolina. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against West Virginia.