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Gallery: Syracuse defeats California to advance to Sweet 16

By Nate Shron
Baye Moussa Keita reacts during Syracuse's 66-60 win over California on Saturday.
Baye Moussa Keita reacts during Syracuse's 66-60 win over California on Saturday. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
The drummer of the band of the Syracuse Orange cheers during the game against the California Golden Bears
The drummer of the band of the Syracuse Orange cheers during the game against the California Golden Bears Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Detail of a seat on the bench with the phrase 'The Road to the Final Four' seen prior to the game between the Syracuse Orange and the California Golden Bears
Detail of a seat on the bench with the phrase 'The Road to the Final Four' seen prior to the game between the Syracuse Orange and the California Golden Bears Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 23: Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange looks on as he sits on the bench during the game against the California Golden Bears during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion on March 23, 2013 in San Jose, California.
SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 23: Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange looks on as he sits on the bench during the game against the California Golden Bears during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion on March 23, 2013 in San Jose, California. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange jumps up for a pass during the game against the California Golden Bears .
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange jumps up for a pass during the game against the California Golden Bears . Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange reacts after a play.
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange reacts after a play. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears drives to the basket against Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Syracuse Orange.
Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears drives to the basket against Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Syracuse Orange. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche #20 of the Syracuse Orange dives to keep the ball in bounds.
Brandon Triche #20 of the Syracuse Orange dives to keep the ball in bounds. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
James Southerland leaps up for a pass in the first half of Syracuse's win over Cal.
James Southerland leaps up for a pass in the first half of Syracuse's win over Cal. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
C.J. Fair #5 reaches for the ball against to the basket against California's David Kravish #45
C.J. Fair #5 reaches for the ball against to the basket against California's David Kravish #45 Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 loses possession of the ball as he drives to the basket against California's Justin Cobbs #1 and David Kravish #45.
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 loses possession of the ball as he drives to the basket against California's Justin Cobbs #1 and David Kravish #45. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim addresses Rakeem Christmas as he comes off the court.
Jim Boeheim addresses Rakeem Christmas as he comes off the court. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Brandon Triche #20 drives the ball down the court against Justin Cobbs #1 of the California Golden Bears.
Brandon Triche #20 drives the ball down the court against Justin Cobbs #1 of the California Golden Bears. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears throws the ball away as he walks on the court late in the game against the Syracuse Orange
Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears throws the ball away as he walks on the court late in the game against the Syracuse Orange Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Head coach Mike Montgomery of the California Golden Bears gestures as he reacts to a play in the game against the Syracuse Orange.
Head coach Mike Montgomery of the California Golden Bears gestures as he reacts to a play in the game against the Syracuse Orange. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
A cheerleader of the California Golden Bears looks on from the sideline during the game against the Syracuse Orange.
A cheerleader of the California Golden Bears looks on from the sideline during the game against the Syracuse Orange. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 holds on to the ball against Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears.
Baye Moussa-Keita #12 holds on to the ball against Allen Crabbe #23 of the California Golden Bears. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange gestures from the sideline during the game against the California Golden Bears
Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange gestures from the sideline during the game against the California Golden Bears Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams #1 drives to the basket against Tyrone Wallace #3 of the California Golden Bears.
Michael Carter-Williams #1 drives to the basket against Tyrone Wallace #3 of the California Golden Bears. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Justin Cobbs #1 motions to teamates as he holds the ball in the game.
Justin Cobbs #1 motions to teamates as he holds the ball in the game. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
California's Richard Solomon loses his handle on the ball as he is swarmed in the paint by C.J. Fair, James Southerland and Rakeem Christmas.
California's Richard Solomon loses his handle on the ball as he is swarmed in the paint by C.J. Fair, James Southerland and Rakeem Christmas. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball against David Kravish #45, Ricky Kreklow #24 and Allen Crabbe #23.
James Southerland #43 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball against David Kravish #45, Ricky Kreklow #24 and Allen Crabbe #23. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Michael Carter-Williams falls as a charging foul is called on California's Justin Cobbs late in Syracuse's win over the Golden Bears.
Michael Carter-Williams falls as a charging foul is called on California's Justin Cobbs late in Syracuse's win over the Golden Bears. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
(Left to right) Assistant coach Mike Hopkins walks off the court with Rakeem Christmas #25 after their win over the California Golden Bears.
(Left to right) Assistant coach Mike Hopkins walks off the court with Rakeem Christmas #25 after their win over the California Golden Bears. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Published on March 23, 2013 at 11:06 pm

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