PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Twenty-five points from Elijah Hughes and a double-double from Bourama Sidibe helped Syracuse (16-12, 9-8 ACC) cruise past Pittsburgh (15-13, 6-12 ACC), 72-49, Wednesday night at Petersen Events Center. With the win the Orange sweep the season series with the Panthers and grab their second consecutive conference victory.
Sidibe recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to earn his third double-double of his junior season. Hughes added nine boards which ties his season-high. Joseph Girard III was the other 'Cuse players to score in double-figures, finishing with 16 points.