Syracuse basketball (Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
Syracuse basketball proved woeful from deep and on the glass in Pitt loss.
Given that Syracuse basketball plays a 2-3 zone, that brand of defense is going to sometimes present struggles for the team in the rebounding arena.
Okay, fine, I get that. However, fellow Atlantic Coast Conference member Pittsburgh came into the Carrier Dome on Wednesday night minus four of its players, including its top guy, who averages about 12 rebounds a game.
Even with a depleted roster, the Panthers’ physicality clearly had an impact on this conference clash, as Pitt outrebounded the Orange, 49 to 33 overall, and 20 to 9 on the offensive glass.