Connecticut Downs Pittsburgh 74-65 - Match Report

Connecticut Downs Pittsburgh 74-65 - Match Report

Connecticut grabbed a 74-65 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Shabazz Napier at Gampel Pavilion.

Connecticut was a 5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Connecticut got 14 points from Jeremy Lamb and another 14 points from Roscoe Smith. Shabazz Napier contributed 6 assists, while Roscoe Smith cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Pittsburgh got a 16-point performance from J.J. Moore, who was supported by 12 points from Ashton Gibbs. Tray Woodall had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while J.J. Moore grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 36-22 at the break.

Pittsburgh had a 33-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

 

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