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Gallery: Syracuse loses first game of season to Temple in Gotham Classic

By Lauren Murphy
Michael Carter-Williams attempts to drive past T.J. DiLeo in Syracuse's 83-79 loss to Temple Saturday afternoon.
Michael Carter-Williams attempts to drive past T.J. DiLeo in Syracuse's 83-79 loss to Temple Saturday afternoon. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche floats a shot into the Madison Square Garden air. The senior guard joined his teammates in struggling at the line, shooting just 2-of-4.
Brandon Triche floats a shot into the Madison Square Garden air. The senior guard joined his teammates in struggling at the line, shooting just 2-of-4. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Baye Moussa Keita jostles for positioning with Temple's Anthony Lee while Carter-Williams negotiates traffic.
Baye Moussa Keita jostles for positioning with Temple's Anthony Lee while Carter-Williams negotiates traffic. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim turns away from the action in the Orange's first loss of the season.
Jim Boeheim turns away from the action in the Orange's first loss of the season. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche shields the ball, driving. Triche was SU's second-leading scorer in the loss with 17 points.
Brandon Triche shields the ball, driving. Triche was SU's second-leading scorer in the loss with 17 points. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
James Southerland shoot over his defender. The senior forward was held to just 6 points in 32 minutes, his lowest total in two weeks.
James Southerland shoot over his defender. The senior forward was held to just 6 points in 32 minutes, his lowest total in two weeks. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
CJ Fair and Rakeem Christmas trap Anthony Lee while he looks for Scootie Randall.
CJ Fair and Rakeem Christmas trap Anthony Lee while he looks for Scootie Randall. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
The Temple bench looks on in excitement during the Owls' upset of the No. 3 Orange.
The Temple bench looks on in excitement during the Owls' upset of the No. 3 Orange. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim talks to Baye Moussa Keita during a timeout. The senior center scored 12 points in 24 minutes Saturday.
Jim Boeheim talks to Baye Moussa Keita during a timeout. The senior center scored 12 points in 24 minutes Saturday. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim turns toward his bench while DaJuan Coleman watches on from the sideline. The freshman center played just four minutes in the loss.
Jim Boeheim turns toward his bench while DaJuan Coleman watches on from the sideline. The freshman center played just four minutes in the loss. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams tries to go up and over Temple's Anthony Lee. Lee had two blocks and played all but two minutes.
Michael Carter-Williams tries to go up and over Temple's Anthony Lee. Lee had two blocks and played all but two minutes. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams tries to escape Anthony Lee from the point.
Michael Carter-Williams tries to escape Anthony Lee from the point. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim argues with a referee in SU's loss. The defeat moves Boeheim to 900-305 all-time.
Jim Boeheim argues with a referee in SU's loss. The defeat moves Boeheim to 900-305 all-time. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
James Southerland tries to block Quenton DeCosey's shot. Southerland finished the game with zero blocks.
James Southerland tries to block Quenton DeCosey's shot. Southerland finished the game with zero blocks. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim speaks with Southerland during a pause in play Saturday afternoon.
Jim Boeheim speaks with Southerland during a pause in play Saturday afternoon. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams hides his face from the Madison Square Garden crowd of 12,648.
Michael Carter-Williams hides his face from the Madison Square Garden crowd of 12,648. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams shouts in pain during a scramble for the ball. The sophomore point guard struggled with 7-of-15 free-throw shooting.
Michael Carter-Williams shouts in pain during a scramble for the ball. The sophomore point guard struggled with 7-of-15 free-throw shooting. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche launches a jumper. The senior was 7-of-12 from the field Saturday.
Brandon Triche launches a jumper. The senior was 7-of-12 from the field Saturday. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Gerry McNamara watches as Jim Boeheim yells at Rakeem Christmas. The senior center played only 17 minutes in the loss, scoring 4 points and snagging six rebounds.
Gerry McNamara watches as Jim Boeheim yells at Rakeem Christmas. The senior center played only 17 minutes in the loss, scoring 4 points and snagging six rebounds. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
CJ Fair shoots over Jake O Brien. The junior forward led SU in scoring with a career-high 25 points, and went 8-of-12 from the floor.
CJ Fair shoots over Jake O Brien. The junior forward led SU in scoring with a career-high 25 points, and went 8-of-12 from the floor. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Temple head coach Fran Dunphy claps and shouts direction to his players during their upset of the Orange.
Temple head coach Fran Dunphy claps and shouts direction to his players during their upset of the Orange. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jerami Grant and Baye Moussa Keita turn their backs while Temple celebrates. The OWls opened the second half with a 8-1 run.
Jerami Grant and Baye Moussa Keita turn their backs while Temple celebrates. The OWls opened the second half with a 8-1 run. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Anthony Lee joins his teammates' celebration.
Anthony Lee joins his teammates' celebration. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim speaks at the post-game press conference after his team's first loss of the season.
Jim Boeheim speaks at the post-game press conference after his team's first loss of the season. Lauren Murphy | Staff Photographer
Published on December 22, 2012 at 7:13 pm

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