Syracuse 83, at Pittsburgh 72

PITTSBURGH (Interstat) — A blistering first-half offensive display and a standout performance from forward Donnie Freeman propelled Syracuse to an 83-72 victory over Pittsburgh in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Petersen Events Center. The Orange, improving to 10-5 overall, built a commanding 11-point halftime lead and withstood several second-half pushes from the Panthers to secure the road win. Pittsburgh fell to 7-9. Syracuse’s offensive efficiency was the story of the opening period, as they shot 55.2% from the field and connected on 6 of 13 three-point attempts to take a 48-37 lead into the break. That… Read more...