Pittsburgh bowled over Oakland, 89-66, shooting 53 percent from the floor. Gilbert Brown led six Panthers in double-figure scoring with 17 points and three rebounds.
Oakland turned the ball over 17 times, 10 of those turnovers were on Pittsburgh steals.
Jermain Dixon had 15, Nasir Robinson scored 13, Brad Wanamaker managed 13, Gary McGhee racked up 12 and Travon Woodall scored 10 in the rout.
The Badgers are in control and it’s because senior Trevon Hughes is playing well. Hughes has 14 points at halftime and Wofford has scored 19 as a team.
Jon Leuer has eight points and seven rebounds to compliment Hughes.
The Badgers have only made 1-of-5 3-pointers, but Wofford has zero.
Wisconsin is shooting 10-of-29 from the floor compared to Wofford’s 7-of-25.
The Badgers are in control of this game. If they keep up the intensity they can count down to the second round.
In other action, Pittsburgh is leading Oakland 39-26. Pittsburgh went on a 26-4 run during the first half to establish their lead. They have a balanced attack with three players scoring eight points each.
Pittsburgh is out rebounding Oakland 20-12.
