Boeheim scores 21 as Syracuse beats Pittsburgh 69-61

Syracuse’s Buddy Boeheim (35) shoots 3 -point shot over the Virginia Tech defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Jan. 18 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

by: JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer

Posted: Jan 25, 2020 / 09:00 PM EST

Updated: Jan 25, 2020 / 09:00 PM EST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – Buddy Boeheim scored 21 points, Marek Dolezaj added 17, and Syracuse held off Pittsburgh 69-61.

Syracuse has won five straight as it tries to rebound from a lackluster start to the season and build a resume for postseason consideration.

Pittsburgh was coming off home wins over North Carolina and Boston College. Elijah Hughes, the ACC’s leading scorer, had just 10 points to match his season low, all coming in the second half.

Quincy Guerrier had 10 points and eight rebounds and Dolezaj had seven boards. Justin Champagnie led Pitt with 14 points and Terrell Brown had 11.

Leading scorer Trey McGowens had seven points.