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Gallery: Syracuse defeats Pittsburgh, 74-63

By Max Freund Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse started the game up double-digits against Pittsburgh in the Carrier Dome, but the Panthers went on a run to cut the lead to 28-25 at halftime. But on Saturday, SU rebounded from its shaky first half with a 46-point second half. Tyus Battle led the way with 22 points and Buddy Boeheim scored 13 points off the bench.

Here are the best shots from Saturday’s win.

Paschal Chukwu goes up for a dunk. The senior had 6 points in the win.
Paschal Chukwu goes up for a dunk. The senior had 6 points in the win. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Tyus Battle went 9 for 17 in the game, including three made 3-pointers.
Tyus Battle went 9 for 17 in the game, including three made 3-pointers. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Elijah Hughes scored less than 10 points for the first time since Dec. 1.
Elijah Hughes scored less than 10 points for the first time since Dec. 1. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Oshae Brissett drives to the basket on Pitt's Au'Diese Toney.
Oshae Brissett drives to the basket on Pitt's Au'Diese Toney. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Frank Howard shot 2-of-9 from the field on Saturday.
Frank Howard shot 2-of-9 from the field on Saturday. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Chukwu got the start over Marek Dolezaj after a season-high in rebounds against No. 1 Duke.
Chukwu got the start over Marek Dolezaj after a season-high in rebounds against No. 1 Duke. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Brissett had 11 points on the day.
Brissett had 11 points on the day. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Despite his shaky shooting, Howard dished out five assists.
Despite his shaky shooting, Howard dished out five assists. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Battle turned the ball over four times.
Battle turned the ball over four times. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Brissett swats one of his three blocks of the game.
Brissett swats one of his three blocks of the game. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Syracuse came off a 95-91 victory over No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Syracuse came off a 95-91 victory over No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Brissett also pulled in five rebounds and dished four assists.
Brissett also pulled in five rebounds and dished four assists. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Buddy Boeheim led the charge off the bench with 13 points.
Buddy Boeheim led the charge off the bench with 13 points. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Head coach Jim Boeheim extended his team's conference record to 4-1.
Head coach Jim Boeheim extended his team's conference record to 4-1. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Chukwu made both of his shots on the night.
Chukwu made both of his shots on the night. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Hughes goes up for a slam.
Hughes goes up for a slam. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Dolezaj did not get the start but tallied four points, six rebounds and five assists.
Dolezaj did not get the start but tallied four points, six rebounds and five assists. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Published on January 19, 2019 at 5:08 pm
Contact Max: mefreund@syr.edu

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