Jamir Watkins scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Florida State pulled away midway through the second half and beat Syracuse 85-69 on Tuesday night. It was Syracuse's first home loss of the season. Syracuse built a one-point halftime advantage and had a seven-point lead with 15:57 to play.
JJ Starling scored 17 points, Judah Mintz had 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists and Syracuse beat Pittsburgh 69-58 on Tuesday night for its second series victory in 17 days. It was Syracuse's first win in Pittsburgh since a 72-49 victory on Feb. 26, 2020 — snapping a three-game losing streak. The Orange won the first meeting this season — at home — on Dec. 30.
After playing four straight home games before finals, the Fighting Irish men are in Atlanta for their second to last non-conference game of the season.