ncaab Game Recap
Pittsburgh vs Syracuse Final: 80-69 - Recap
Pittsburgh grabbed a 80-69 win over Syracuse on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from Zack Austin at Petersen Events Center.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -11.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Pittsburgh got 19 points from Ishmael Leggett and another 17 points from Jaland Lowe. Jaland Lowe contributed 3 assists, while Guillermo Diaz Graham cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Syracuse got 23 points from Chris Bell in a losing cause and another 14 points from J.J. Starling. Jaquan Carlos contributed 6 assists for them, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Syracuse were victorious, as the score was 41-35 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Pittsburgh as they grabbed 32 boards, while Syracuse only had 30
Next game, Pittsburgh takes its act on the road to face Notre Dame looking for another win. For Syracuse, they head home to face NC State.