- Matchup: Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Syracuse Orange (15-15) aim to secure a victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers (11-19) on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome.
In their previous outing, the Pittsburgh Panthers faced off against Florida State, narrowly losing 75-74. Pittsburgh recorded a field goal percentage of 41.3% (26 out of 63 attempts) and made 9 of 27 from long-range. From the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 17 shots for a success rate of 76.5%. On the boards, they collected a total of 34 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards. They also registered 19 assists while forcing their opponent into 11 turnovers and securing 8 steals. Defensively, the Panthers allowed Florida State to shoot 48.3% from the field (28 of 58). Florida State managed 15 assists and had 5 steals, securing a total of 34 rebounds (9 offensive and 25 defensive) without any blocks. They finished the game shooting 61.5% from the charity stripe, hitting 8 of 13 attempts and 11 of 27 from beyond the arc. Pittsburgh committed 13 fouls, while Florida State recorded 17.
One standout player from this game was Barry Dunning Jr., who scored 26 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He logged 40 minutes on the court and grabbed 10 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.6% and contributed 1 assist.
Pittsburgh enters this matchup with an overall record of 11-19. The team is averaging 70.1 points per game (ranked 308th nationally) while shooting at a rate of 43.6% from the field. From three-point range, the Panthers hit 33.7% of their shots (249 out of 739) and achieve 67.1% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 34.5 rebounds per game, with a total of 404 assists this season, placing them 235th in collegiate basketball for assists. Their turnover average stands at 11.3 per game, and they commit 16.3 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Panthers force 10.7 turnovers per game while accumulating 15.7 fouls. They are allowing foes to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc and rank 111th in points allowed per game (71.3). Pittsburgh’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 45.9% (759 of 1,654) and averages 32.4 rebounds per game. They rank 168th nationally in assists allowed with 399 given up this season.
In their last game, the Syracuse Orange suffered a defeat against Louisville, concluding at 77-62. The Orange collected 24 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 33 for this matchup. They committed 10 turnovers and recorded 3 steals. Louisville incurred 17 fouls, resulting in 17 free-throw attempts for the Orange, who converted 12 for a success rate of 70.6%. From three-point range, Syracuse struggled, making just 4 of 19 attempts (21.1%). They concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 40.4%, hitting 23 of 57 from the field. Conversely, Louisville tallied 27 of 63 shots for a shooting percentage of 42.9%. Including three-point shooting, Louisville was successful on 40.0%, completing 14 of 35 attempts while also going 9 of 11 at the charity stripe (81.8%). Syracuse allowed Louisville to secure a total of 35 rebounds, with 7 coming from the offensive end.
Naithan George was a key performer for the Orange in this game, posting 16 points in 36 minutes of play along with 1 assist. He shot 5 of 13 for the contest, achieving a field goal percentage of 38.5%, while also grabbing 1 rebound.
Syracuse holds a record of 15-15 this season. The Orange average 16.4 fouls per game and shoot 64.1% from the free-throw line. They assist on 12.8 baskets per game (ranking 268th nationally) while averaging 11.1 turnovers. Syracuse has tallied 2,262 total points for the year (75.4 per game) and secures an average of 34.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Orange makes 46.8% of their shots, good for 93rd in college basketball.
On defense, Syracuse allows 34.6% on three-point shooting (217 of 628) and permits opponents to convert 72.1% of their free throw attempts. They concede 14.0 assists and 36.7 rebounds per game, ranking 237th and 309th, respectively, in Division 1. Syracuse is positioned 190th in the nation for points allowed per game at 74.0. They force their opponents into 12.2 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 44.1% from the field (ranked 177th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Syracuse
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