Syracuse extends Pitt losing streak with strong shooting performance

Donnie Freeman was on top of his game again Saturday, hitting three 3-pointers and pouring in 22 points as Syracuse won its second in a row with an 83-72 victory over Pitt in Pittsburgh, Pa.

JJ Starling also made three shots from distance and scored 19 points for the Orange (11-5, 2-1 ACC), who beat the Panthers (7-9, 0-3) to snap a two-game losing streak in the series. William Kyle III chipped in 11.

Pitt lost its third in a row despite a monster 29-point effort from Brandin Cummings, who was 11-of-17 from the field.