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Gallery: Syracuse defeats Villanova 72-61

By Sam Maller
SU cheerleaders lead the Orange onto the floor.
SU cheerleaders lead the Orange onto the floor. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Villanova breaks a huddle prior to tip-off.
Villanova breaks a huddle prior to tip-off. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) rises above Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) to control the tip.
Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) rises above Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) to control the tip. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Villanova head coach Jay Wright questions a call made by officials.
Villanova head coach Jay Wright questions a call made by officials. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse forwards CJ Fair (5) and Rakeem Christmas (32) contest Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu's (23) shot.
Syracuse forwards CJ Fair (5) and Rakeem Christmas (32) contest Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu's (23) shot. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse's Jerami Grant (3) celebrates a put-back slam with point guard Michael Carter-Williams. Grant finished the game with a career-high 13 points on 4 of 7 shooting.
Syracuse's Jerami Grant (3) celebrates a put-back slam with point guard Michael Carter-Williams. Grant finished the game with a career-high 13 points on 4 of 7 shooting. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) hits a fadeaway jumper over Villanova's Maurice Sutton (25).
Syracuse forward Rakeem Christmas (25) hits a fadeaway jumper over Villanova's Maurice Sutton (25). Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse forward CJ Fair (5) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams force a turnover by Villanova's Achraf Yacoubou.
Syracuse forward CJ Fair (5) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams force a turnover by Villanova's Achraf Yacoubou. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse forward CJ Fair (5) connects on one of his seven field goals. Fair finished the game with 22 points.
Syracuse forward CJ Fair (5) connects on one of his seven field goals. Fair finished the game with 22 points. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syaracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts to a call made by officials.
Syaracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts to a call made by officials. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney was 2-6 on the game but hit two clutch threes down the line to seal the Orange's victory.
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney was 2-6 on the game but hit two clutch threes down the line to seal the Orange's victory. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse's Jerami Grant (3) is fouled as he attempts a layup in traffic late in the second half.
Syracuse's Jerami Grant (3) is fouled as he attempts a layup in traffic late in the second half. Sam Maller | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on January 12, 2013 at 7:25 pm

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