Freeman, Starling Combine For 41 Points As Syracuse Beats Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Donnie Freeman and JJ Starling combined for 41 points as Syracuse downed Pittsburgh 83-72. Freeman posted 22 points for the Orange (11-5, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) on 8-of-13 shooting to go with five rebounds in his third game back from a six-week absence with a foot injury. He’s scored a combined 57 points since returning. Starling added 19 points, going 7 of 11 and and 3 of 4 from behind the arc. The Orange shot 56% and 45% from behind the arc to 44% and 19% behind the arc for the Panthers.