Staff picks: Can Pitt pick up a much-needed win over Syracuse?

The Panthers will be in upstate New York to take on longtime nemesis, Syracuse, for a 12:30 tip from the JMA Wireless Dome, with television coverage slated for ESPN2. Pitt is in the midst of a four-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Panthers fell victim of Clemson by a 78-75 decision in overtime.

Pierce leads Princeton against Cornell after 21-point game

Cornell Big Red (10-6, 2-1 Ivy League) at Princeton Tigers (14-4, 3-0 Ivy League) Princeton, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -4.5; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: Princeton hosts Cornell after Caden Pierce scored 21 points in Princeton's 71-67 victory over the Columbia Lions. The Tigers have gone 6-1 at home.

Manhattan hosts Lemaster and Mount St. Mary’s

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (7-10, 5-3 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (10-7, 4-4 MAAC) Riverdale, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mount St. Mary's takes on Manhattan after Anna Lemaster scored 22 points in Mount St. Mary's 92-57 victory against the Siena Saints. The Jaspers are 5-2 on their home court.