COL BKB: Syracuse 59, Pittsburgh 54

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Tyler Ennis scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half Saturday and No. 2 Syracuse fended off 21st-ranked Pittsburgh 59-54 to remain unbeaten.

Ennis recorded four of his points in the last 2 minutes to help the Orange (18-0, 5-0 ACC) get past their longtime former Big East rivals in their first meeting as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Ennis gave Syracuse a 53-52 lead on a layup with 1:50 remaining, then added another key basket with 32 seconds to go.

C.J. Fair helped out with 13 points and Jerami Grant added 12.

The Panthers (16-2, 4-1) fell for the first time in seven games despite 18 points from Lamar Patterson.

Talib Zanna contributed 12 and 11 rebounds for Pitt.