Syracuse, N.Y. ? Preston Shumpert scored 20 points, and Josh Pace tied a career high with 12 points as No. 23 Syracuse beat West Virginia 76-64 on Monday night.

The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Orangemen (18-6, 7-3 Big East), who had not lost three straight since the 1995-96 season. West Virginia (8-13, 1-8) lost for the 11th time in 12 games despite the return of coach Gale Catlett, who missed the previous two games with a viral infection.

Josh Yeager led West Virginia with 14 points, Chris Moss had 13 and 10 rebounds, Drew Schifino had 11 points, and Chaz Briggs 10.

Kueth Duany had 17 points and DeShaun Williams 13 for Syracuse.