Recap - Pittsburgh Defeats Providence 83-79
Recap - Pittsburgh Defeats Providence 83-79
Pittsburgh grabbed an 83-79 win over Providence on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from Gilbert Brown at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Bettors who backed Pittsburgh were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of 5.5.
Pittsburgh got 13 points from Gary McGhee and another 11 points from Nasir Robinson. Brad Wanamaker contributed 5 assists, while Gary McGhee cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Providence got 28 points from Marshon Brooks in a losing cause and another 13 points from Vincent Council. Vincent Council contributed 10 assists for them, while Kadeem Batts had 6 rebounds.
Pittsburgh led at halftime, 38-31.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.

