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Syracuse Downs Pittsburgh 72-49 - Match Report
Syracuse blew out Pittsburgh on Wednesday, running up the score in a 72-49 win at Petersen Events Center.
Syracuse was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Syracuse got 25 points from Elijah Hughes and another 16 points from Joseph Girard III. Brycen Goodine contributed 4 assists, while Bourama Sidibe cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 13-point performance from Justin Champagnie, who was supported by 8 points from Trey McGowens. Xavier Johnson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Justin Champagnie grabbed 17 rebounds.
Syracuse led at halftime, 37-22.
Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-31.
Syracuse heads into a battle against North Carolina. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina State.