Second half surge leads Pitt to 77-73 win over Syracuse

The Pitt Panthers rode a big second half effort to rally past Syracuse 77-73 on Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome. The win snaps a four-game losing steak for the Panthers, and improves their record to 13-6 overall and 4-4 in the ACC. Pitt was led by five players who reached double figures, led by sophomore point guard Jaland Lowe, who led the Panthers with 22.

Shrine Bowl: Standouts from the first day of practices

The 100th annual East-West Shrine Bowl kicked off today at the indoor facility at the University of North Texas. The first practice went to the East roster and then the West roster followed. Some players that didn't participate in practice between both squads were…

Lowe’s 22 points help end Pitt skid by beating Syracuse 77-73

Jaland Lowe scored 22 points and Ishmael Leggett scored 16 points and Pitt ended a four-game losing streak by beating Syracuse 77-73 on Saturday. Cameron Corhen scored 12 points and Zack Austin and reserve Damian Dunn each scored 10 for the Panthers (13-6, 4-4 ACC). Pitt finished shooting 45.9% (28 of 61).

Moore’s 30 lead Norfolk State over Howard 92-75

Brian Moore Jr.'s 30 points led Norfolk State past Howard 92-75 on Saturday. Moore shot 11 for 18 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (14-8, 4-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Christian Ings scored 19 points, shooting 7 for 12 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.

Luster scores 31, Stony Brook defeats N.C. A&T 89-74

CJ Luster II put up 31 points as Stony Brook beat N.C. A&T 89-74 on Saturday. Luster shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Seawolves (5-16, 1-7 Coastal Athletic Association). Andre Snoddy added 22 points while going 9 of 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) while they also had 13 rebounds.

Freshman Yigitoglu’s 20 points help SMU hold off a late NC State rally for a 63-57 win

Samet Yigitoglu scored 20 points and his two free throws with 18 seconds left finished off SMU's 63-57 win over North Carolina State in the first meeting between the schools as Atlantic Coast Conference rivals on Saturday. The Mustangs (15-5, 6-3) earned their fourth win in their last five games. The Wolfpack (9-10, 2-6) lost their fourth straight and sixth in their last seven outings.

Haaland magic lifts Manchester City to win over Chelsea after Khusanov error

After scoring on 68 minutes, Erling Haaland’s expression was pure box office – and who could blame him? Manchester City had hit the front, Chelsea were cowed, and relief mainlined through Pep Guardiola.

The ruthless striker’s 18th Premier League goal of the season was a sweet lofted effort fashioned over a backpedalling, out-of-position Robert Sánchez in the Chelsea goal: Haaland watched the ball kiss the net, then offered a comical what-else-do-you-expect face to the jubilant congregation.

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