Syracuse Suffers OT Setback in Pittsburgh Thriller
Syracuse led 54-51 late in overtime but Pittsburgh forward Ricardo Greer hit a crucial three to tie. Syracuse failed to convert on ensuing possessions as Pitt secured a late steal and foul line finish, closing out 54-? in a tight Big East contest.
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Eagles reach title game with win over Hall
Boston College 25 4 meets Pittsburgh 18 11 in the Big East final bid race. Troy Bell led the Eagles with 24 points as BC avenueed a 13 0 run after a 42 42 deadlock to seize control late. Pittsburgh, seeking its first league title game, pushed hard but BC’s disciplined finish and star guard play carried the day.
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Shumpert Sidelined as Orangemen Fall to Pitt
Preston Shumpert sat out the second half as Syracuse struggled to score late, finishing with 22 points on 40 percent shooting. Pitt coach Ben Howland, one win from the NCAA Tournament, called Syracuse's loss another stroke of their luck in the Big East Tournament. Syracuse remains one win shy of Trent Boeheim's 600th career win, a milestone tied to historical projections.
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Orangemen edge Pitt in rollercoaster season opener
Syracuse battles back from four down in the second half to beat Pittsburgh 71 to 66 at home on January 6. Boeheim praised the players for their effort as they forced a late shot in regulation and contained Pitt star Ricardo Greer early before he finished with 12 points over 44 minutes.
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Penn State Upsets Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament
No. 2 Michigan State fell 65-63 to Penn State as Joe Crispin sank late free throws sealing the upset. Penn State's win could lock an NCAA bid and boosts its hopes amid a day of Top 25 tournament shocks across conferences.
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Illinois Upsets Purdue as Williams Sets Assist Season High
Illinois 83 Purdue 66 powered by Frank Williams 13 points and a season-best 11 assists. Illini (24-6) advance to semifinals vs Indiana while Wisconsin upsets speculate elsewhere and other scores push through. Indiana, Duke, North Carolina, Maryland, Georgia Tech, and others vie for semifinals with big conference tournament action across the slate.
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