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Pittsburgh Defeats Syracuse 64-53 - Recap
Pittsburgh grabbed a 64-53 win over Syracuse on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Jamarius Burton at Petersen Events Center.
Pittsburgh won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs.
Mouhamadou Gueye had 19 points for Pittsburgh and John Hugley chipped in with 11 points. Jamarius Burton had 5 assists for them, while John Hugley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 18 boards.
Syracuse got a 25-point performance from Buddy Boeheim, who was supported by 9 points from Cole Swider. Joseph Girard III had 4 assists in a losing cause for Syracuse, while Jesse Edwards grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Syracuse were victorious, as the score was 28-25 at the break.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-31.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Boston College. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Wake Forest.