On the beat: Is Syracuse’s game against Pittsburgh a must-win?

Michael Gbinije scored 14 against Pittsburgh on Dec. 30, and has scored double-digit points every game this season. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
After being sunk by Louisville, 72-58, on Wednesday, Syracuse is preparing to take on Pittsburgh for the second time this season on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Daily Orange beat writers Sam Blum, Jesse Dougherty and Matt Schneidman preview the Atlantic Coast Conference matchup and also offer a glimpse at this year’s Media Cup basketball game against WAER on Friday at 9 p.m.