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Syracuse Downs Pittsburgh 74-63 - Match Report
Tyus Battle scored 22 points leading Syracuse to a 74-63 victory over Pittsburgh at Carrier Dome on Saturday.
Syracuse was a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Syracuse got 13 points from Buddy Boeheim and another 11 points from Oshae Brissett. Franklin Howard contributed 5 assists, while Paschal Chukwu cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 19-point performance from Jared Wilson-Frame, who was supported by 17 points from Xavier Johnson. Xavier Johnson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Au'Diese Toney grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Syracuse were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-30.
Next game, Syracuse takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Pittsburgh, they head home to face Duke.