NCAAB · Final/OT

Pittsburgh Edges Syracuse in Overtime Thriller

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · JMA Wireless Dome

Pittsburgh Panthers 71, Syracuse Orange 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange?

Pittsburgh Panthers beat Syracuse Orange 71-69 at JMA Wireless Dome on March 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Pittsburgh Panthers vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Panthers defeated the Syracuse Orange 71-69 in overtime at the JMA Wireless Dome. This game was significant as both teams were looking to improve their disappointing seasons, with Syracuse finishing with a home record of 15-16 and Pittsburgh at 12-19. The matchup was marked by a series of lead changes and clutch plays, culminating in a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Both teams entered the game struggling, with Syracuse losing their last four games and holding a record of 3-7 over their last ten contests. Their recent form saw them average 74.9 points scored but allow a staggering 84.0 points per game. In contrast, Pittsburgh's recent record was also 3-7, but they managed to score an average of 65.1 points while allowing 71.5 points. The game showcased the vulnerabilities of both defenses, which have been a concern throughout the season.

Syracuse's home performance had been slightly better than their away record, with a home record of 3-1 in their last five games, while Pittsburgh struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The previous meetings between the two teams this season had seen Pittsburgh winning one and losing two, with their last encounter resulting in a decisive 83-72 victory for Pittsburgh on January 10, 2026.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they have been dealing with challenges that have affected their consistency. The market had priced Syracuse as 5.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -265 for Syracuse and +215 for Pittsburgh. The total for the game was set at 141.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for late-season basketball, with both teams needing to adapt to the pressure of the moment. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a thrilling display of skill and determination. Key moments included Barry Dunning Jr.'s clutch three-pointer that put Pittsburgh ahead late in the second half, followed by Donnie Freeman's free throws that tied the game at 65.

In overtime, the intensity ramped up even further. Naithan George made a crucial jumper to give Syracuse a brief lead, but Pittsburgh responded with a series of scoring plays, including Damarco Minor's jumper and Nojus Indrusaitis' driving layup that ultimately sealed the victory for the Panthers.

This game exemplified the unpredictability of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The final score of 71-69 in favor of Pittsburgh highlights the competitive nature of the matchup, making it a memorable fixture in the NCAAB season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SYR -5.5	141.5 o -110 / u -110	Pittsburgh Panthers +215 · Syracuse Orange -265

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Leaders

PointsNaithan George26Syracuse Orange
AssistsNaithan George4Syracuse Orange
ReboundsDonnie Freeman13Syracuse Orange
PointsCameron Corhen21Pittsburgh Panthers
AssistsDamarco Minor3Pittsburgh Panthers
ReboundsRoman Siulepa9Pittsburgh Panthers

Recent form

Syracuse Orange

Last 10: 3-7Streak L474.9 scored · 84 allowed per game3-1 at home

L62-77at Louisville CardinalsMar 4
L83-88at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 28
L64-77vs North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 21
L64-101at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 17
W79-78vs SMU MustangsFeb 14
W107-100vs California Golden BearsFeb 12
L59-72at Virginia CavaliersFeb 7
L77-87at North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 3
W86-72vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 31
L68-88at NC State WolfpackJan 28

Pittsburgh Panthers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L165.1 scored · 71.5 allowed per game1-4 away

L74-75vs Florida State SeminolesMar 5
W72-56at California Golden BearsFeb 28
L67-75at Stanford CardinalFeb 26
W73-68vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 21
L65-79at North Carolina Tar HeelsFeb 14
L54-70vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 11
L67-86vs SMU MustangsFeb 7
L47-67at Virginia CavaliersFeb 4
L52-63at Clemson TigersJan 31
W80-76vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Pittsburgh Panthers	Syracuse Orange
Field goals	26-59	23-59
Field goal %	44	39
Three-pointers	6-26	7-24
Three-point %	23	29
Free throws	13-20	16-17
Free throw %	65	94
Rebounds	39	34
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	28	25
Assists	8	10
Steals	8	3
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	11	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	7
Fast-break points	4	4
Points in the paint	36	26
Fouls	17	19
Largest lead	12	3
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	60	13

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-35Nojus Indrusaitis makes 15-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half41-35Damarco Minor makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half42-35Damarco Minor makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half43-35Damarco Minor makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half45-35Nojus Indrusaitis makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half45-37Bryce Zephir makes layup
2nd Half47-37Cameron Corhen makes 15-foot jumper (Barry Dunning Jr. assists)
2nd Half49-37Nojus Indrusaitis makes driving layup
2nd Half49-40Naithan George makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-42Donnie Freeman makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half49-45Naithan George makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-47Donnie Freeman makes layup (Naithan George assists)
2nd Half52-47Nojus Indrusaitis makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half52-48Donnie Freeman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Donnie Freeman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-52Tyler Betsey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nate Kingz assists)
2nd Half53-52Barry Dunning Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half54-52Barry Dunning Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-52Barry Dunning Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-55Nate Kingz makes 28-foot three point jumper (Naithan George assists)
2nd Half56-55Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-55Cameron Corhen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-56Nate Kingz makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-57Nate Kingz makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-59Nate Kingz makes driving layup
2nd Half59-59Cameron Corhen makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half59-60Naithan George makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-61Naithan George makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-61Cameron Corhen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-61Cameron Corhen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-63Nate Kingz makes driving layup
2nd Half62-63Nojus Indrusaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-63Barry Dunning Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nojus Indrusaitis assists)
2nd Half65-64Donnie Freeman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Donnie Freeman makes free throw 2 of 2
OT65-67Naithan George makes 11-foot jumper
OT67-67Nojus Indrusaitis makes driving layup
OT69-67Damarco Minor makes 14-foot jumper
OT69-69Donnie Freeman makes 4-foot hook shot
OT71-69Nojus Indrusaitis makes driving layup