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Gallery: Syracuse battles Montana in NCAA Tournament opener in San Jose

By Nate Shron
Rakeem Christmas of the Syracuse Orange reacts after a play in front of Spencer Coleman of the Montana Grizzlies.
Rakeem Christmas of the Syracuse Orange reacts after a play in front of Spencer Coleman of the Montana Grizzlies. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
A general view of the court from behind the basket during the game between the California Golden Bears and the UNLV Rebels during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion on March 21, 2013 in San Jose, California.
A general view of the court from behind the basket during the game between the California Golden Bears and the UNLV Rebels during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion on March 21, 2013 in San Jose, California. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Spencer Coleman drives to the basket against James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams.
Spencer Coleman drives to the basket against James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange dunks the ball over Andy Martin #41 of the Montana Grizzlies
Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange dunks the ball over Andy Martin #41 of the Montana Grizzlies Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Kareem Jamar lofts the ball up to the basket against James Southerland and Rakeem Christmas.
Kareem Jamar lofts the ball up to the basket against James Southerland and Rakeem Christmas. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche #20, Michael Carter-Williams #1, James Southerland #43, Rakeem Christmas #25 and C.J. Fair #5 of the Syracuse Orange stand on the court during a break in play.
Brandon Triche #20, Michael Carter-Williams #1, James Southerland #43, Rakeem Christmas #25 and C.J. Fair #5 of the Syracuse Orange stand on the court during a break in play. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Will Cherry pushes the ball down the court as Jerami Grant chases.
Will Cherry pushes the ball down the court as Jerami Grant chases. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Will Cherry #5 of the Montana Grizzlies points as he takes the ball down the court against the Syracuse Orange
Will Cherry #5 of the Montana Grizzlies points as he takes the ball down the court against the Syracuse Orange Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
(Left to Right) Trevor Cooney #10, Baye Moussa-Keita #12, graduate manager Nick Resavy, assistant coach Gerry McNamara and Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play during the game against the Montana Grizzlies
(Left to Right) Trevor Cooney #10, Baye Moussa-Keita #12, graduate manager Nick Resavy, assistant coach Gerry McNamara and Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play during the game against the Montana Grizzlies Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Head coach Wayne Tinkle of the Montana Grizzlies yells from the sideline.
Head coach Wayne Tinkle of the Montana Grizzlies yells from the sideline. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 (L) of the Syracuse Orange celebrates with teammates on the bench after a play.
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 (L) of the Syracuse Orange celebrates with teammates on the bench after a play. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange dunks the ball.
Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange dunks the ball. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Matt Lyde-Cajuste #14 (L) and Baye Moussa-Keita #12 (R) of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play against the Montana Grizzlies.
Matt Lyde-Cajuste #14 (L) and Baye Moussa-Keita #12 (R) of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play against the Montana Grizzlies. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange gestures from the sideline during the game against the Montana Grizzlies.
Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange gestures from the sideline during the game against the Montana Grizzlies. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
DaJuan Coleman #32 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against Eric Hutchison #45, Keron DeShields #20 and Spencer Coleman #24.
DaJuan Coleman #32 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against Eric Hutchison #45, Keron DeShields #20 and Spencer Coleman #24. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche #20 of the Syracuse Orange puts the ball up to the basket against Montana.
Brandon Triche #20 of the Syracuse Orange puts the ball up to the basket against Montana. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche #20 smiles as he talks with teamate Trevor Cooney #10 during a break.
Brandon Triche #20 smiles as he talks with teamate Trevor Cooney #10 during a break. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Close up of James Southerland #43 as he looks down on the court.
Close up of James Southerland #43 as he looks down on the court. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
DaJuan Coleman 32# of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against Kareem Jamar #32 and Michael Weisner #33
DaJuan Coleman 32# of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against Kareem Jamar #32 and Michael Weisner #33 Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
(Left to Right) Graduate manager Nick Resavy, assistant coach Gerry McNamara, Michael Carter-Williams #1 and C.J. Fair #5 of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play during the game against the Montana Grizzlies
(Left to Right) Graduate manager Nick Resavy, assistant coach Gerry McNamara, Michael Carter-Williams #1 and C.J. Fair #5 of the Syracuse Orange celebrate after a play during the game against the Montana Grizzlies Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Published on March 21, 2013 at 11:58 pm

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