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Gallery: Syracuse vs. Georgetown Big East semifinals

By Chase Gaewski Staff photographer
Fans put on masks of Jim Boeheim and John Thompson.
Fans put on masks of Jim Boeheim and John Thompson. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown gets into its pregame huddle at Madison Square Garden Friday night.
Georgetown gets into its pregame huddle at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins (#3) and Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas fight for the ball at tipoff.
Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins (#3) and Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas fight for the ball at tipoff. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Trevor Cooney holds the ball at the point. He led the Orange in scoring in the first half.
Trevor Cooney holds the ball at the point. He led the Orange in scoring in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams saves a ball from going out of bounds in the first half of the Big East tournament semifinals.
Michael Carter-Williams saves a ball from going out of bounds in the first half of the Big East tournament semifinals. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
John Thompson III shouts onto the court in the first half of the Big East semifinals Friday night.
John Thompson III shouts onto the court in the first half of the Big East semifinals Friday night. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
James Southerland shoots a 3 in the first half against Georgetown. He tied Gerry McNamara's record for 3-pointers in a Big East tournament.
James Southerland shoots a 3 in the first half against Georgetown. He tied Gerry McNamara's record for 3-pointers in a Big East tournament. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
C.J. Fair drives toward the paint in the first half against the Hoyas.
C.J. Fair drives toward the paint in the first half against the Hoyas. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
C.J. Fair reaches for a rebound in the paint.
C.J. Fair reaches for a rebound in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
James Southerland looks for an opening as the team drives its way down the court.
James Southerland looks for an opening as the team drives its way down the court. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) drives his way into the paint past C.J. Fair.
Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) drives his way into the paint past C.J. Fair. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown's Assistant Coach Kenya Hunter cheers after Georgetown scores.
Georgetown's Assistant Coach Kenya Hunter cheers after Georgetown scores. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Brandon Triche looks for an opening down the court.
Brandon Triche looks for an opening down the court. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
James Southerland towers over Georgetown's Jabril Trawick (#55), looking for an open teammate.
James Southerland towers over Georgetown's Jabril Trawick (#55), looking for an open teammate. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Baye Moussa Keita (#12) fights his way in the paint around Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) after catching a rebound.
Baye Moussa Keita (#12) fights his way in the paint around Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) after catching a rebound. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
(Left) Georgetown's Jabril Trawick (#55) and Otto Porter (#22) walk out of the paint after defending against Syracuse.
(Left) Georgetown's Jabril Trawick (#55) and Otto Porter (#22) walk out of the paint after defending against Syracuse. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins (#3) attempts a defensive rebound.
Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins (#3) attempts a defensive rebound. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
C.J. Fair misses an offensive rebound.
C.J. Fair misses an offensive rebound. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) and C.J. Fair chase after a fumbled ball.
Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) and C.J. Fair chase after a fumbled ball. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams makes a shot in the paint.
Michael Carter-Williams makes a shot in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Head coach Jim Boeheim cheers from the sidelines as Syracuse holds off Georgetown into the second half.
Head coach Jim Boeheim cheers from the sidelines as Syracuse holds off Georgetown into the second half. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
The Syracuse cheer team pumps up the crowd toward toward the end of the second half.
The Syracuse cheer team pumps up the crowd toward toward the end of the second half. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Head coach Jim Boeheim talks to his team during a timeout during overtime.
Head coach Jim Boeheim talks to his team during a timeout during overtime. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams pauses before taking a free throw.
Michael Carter-Williams pauses before taking a free throw. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams and Baye Moussa Keita defend against Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) in overtime.
Michael Carter-Williams and Baye Moussa Keita defend against Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) in overtime. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
(Right) Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) fights for one of Georgetown's last plays before the end of overtime.
(Right) Georgetown's Otto Porter (#22) fights for one of Georgetown's last plays before the end of overtime. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
John Groat (left) a Syracuse local, and Denis Hickey (right), of Camillus cheer at the end of Syracuse vs. Georgetown matchup at Madison Square Garden.
John Groat (left) a Syracuse local, and Denis Hickey (right), of Camillus cheer at the end of Syracuse vs. Georgetown matchup at Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams grins as he walks off the court after successfully defeating Georgetown in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Michael Carter-Williams grins as he walks off the court after successfully defeating Georgetown in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
James Southerland talks about the team's successes and focuses on tomorrow's match. "This is big time, the Big East Tournament, and we're here and ready to play." Southerland said.
James Southerland talks about the team's successes and focuses on tomorrow's match. "This is big time, the Big East Tournament, and we're here and ready to play." Southerland said. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Published on March 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

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