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Gallery: Syracuse defeats winless-in-conference Pittsburgh, 59-45

Tyus Battle played 37 minutes, tied for his lowest total in ACC play.
Tyus Battle played 37 minutes, tied for his lowest total in ACC play. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Frank Howard led SU with 18 points in the win.
Frank Howard led SU with 18 points in the win. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Paschal Chukwu turned the ball over twice to Pittsburgh.
Paschal Chukwu turned the ball over twice to Pittsburgh. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle attempted 16 shots from the field but never went to the free-throw line.
Battle attempted 16 shots from the field but never went to the free-throw line. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle made just 1-of-6 shots from beyond the 3-point arc.
Battle made just 1-of-6 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard finished second for SU in rebounds for the game with seven.
Howard finished second for SU in rebounds for the game with seven. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle shot an overall 7-of-16 from the field in the victory.
Battle shot an overall 7-of-16 from the field in the victory. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse held Pitt to just a 35 percent shooting mark from the floor.
Syracuse held Pitt to just a 35 percent shooting mark from the floor. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Matthew Moyer added six points for SU on Tuesday.
Matthew Moyer added six points for SU on Tuesday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Moyer committed two turnovers, including one on a first-half offensive foul.
Moyer committed two turnovers, including one on a first-half offensive foul. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Adrian Autry and Gerry McNamara walked off the court after an SU win for the first time in five games.
Adrian Autry and Gerry McNamara walked off the court after an SU win for the first time in five games. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Pitt allowed Battle to score 11 points in the second half.
Pitt allowed Battle to score 11 points in the second half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle shot 5-for-8, 62.5 percent, in his strong second half.
Battle shot 5-for-8, 62.5 percent, in his strong second half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle contributed three assists in addition to his scoring output.
Battle contributed three assists in addition to his scoring output. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
This dunk gave Paschal Chukwu two of his eight points.
This dunk gave Paschal Chukwu two of his eight points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Oshae Brissett put 10 points of his own on the board in the win.
Oshae Brissett put 10 points of his own on the board in the win. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard dished out a team-leading four assists as well.
Howard dished out a team-leading four assists as well. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
21,259 people were in attendance for the game with an unusual 9 p.m. start time.
21,259 people were in attendance for the game with an unusual 9 p.m. start time. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (13-6, 2-4 Atlantic Coast) entered Tuesday having lost four games in a row. Jim Boeheim had never lost five straight. With Pittsburgh (8-11, 0-6), winless in conference, in town SU was able to pull out a 59-45 win. Frank Howard led the way with 18 points in Syracuse’s victory in the Carrier Dome.

Published on January 17, 2018 at 12:41 am
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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