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Gallery: Syracuse vs Louisville, SU’s final Big East tournament game

By Chase Gaewski Staff photographer
The Louisville Cardinal tries to pump up the small contingent of Louisville fans in Madison Square Garden Saturday night. Syracuse fans filled the arena for the Orange's final Big East tournament game.
The Louisville Cardinal tries to pump up the small contingent of Louisville fans in Madison Square Garden Saturday night. Syracuse fans filled the arena for the Orange's final Big East tournament game. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Rick Pitino walks onto the court at Madison Square Garden.
Rick Pitino walks onto the court at Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Jim Boeheim looks upward during the National Anthem before Syracuse's final Big East game.
Jim Boeheim looks upward during the National Anthem before Syracuse's final Big East game. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Syracuse forms its last-ever Big East huddle on the floor of Madison Square Garden.
Syracuse forms its last-ever Big East huddle on the floor of Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Jerami Grant contorts for a short jumper in the paint.
Jerami Grant contorts for a short jumper in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams drives left through Louisville's pressure.
Michael Carter-Williams drives left through Louisville's pressure. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
James Southerland shoots a 3 over Peyton Siva. He broke Gerry McNamara's record for 3s in a Big East tournament.
James Southerland shoots a 3 over Peyton Siva. He broke Gerry McNamara's record for 3s in a Big East tournament. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Rick Pitino gestures to the court in the first half against his former boss, Jim Boeheim.
Rick Pitino gestures to the court in the first half against his former boss, Jim Boeheim. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Baye Moussa Keita snags a defensive rebound.
Baye Moussa Keita snags a defensive rebound. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Rakeem Christmas goes for a defensive rebound in the paint against Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (#10).
Rakeem Christmas goes for a defensive rebound in the paint against Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (#10). Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Russ Smith (#2) knocks over Michael Carter-Williams while defending.
Louisville's Russ Smith (#2) knocks over Michael Carter-Williams while defending. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) defends against Triche in the paint.
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) defends against Triche in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Kevin Ware (#5) intercepts a pass to Michael Carter-Williams.
Louisville's Kevin Ware (#5) intercepts a pass to Michael Carter-Williams. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter Williams passes the ball over Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (#10)
Michael Carter Williams passes the ball over Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (#10) Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Baye Moussa Keita (#12) fights for an offensive rebound.
Baye Moussa Keita (#12) fights for an offensive rebound. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Trevor Cooney drives the ball over Louisville's Wayne Blackshear (#20).
Trevor Cooney drives the ball over Louisville's Wayne Blackshear (#20). Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Trevor Cooney attempts to shoot a three point shot while Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) defends.
Trevor Cooney attempts to shoot a three point shot while Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) defends. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams drives the ball into the paint past Louisville's Peyton Siva (#3)
Michael Carter-Williams drives the ball into the paint past Louisville's Peyton Siva (#3) Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams falls to the ground after taking a hit to the gut.
Michael Carter-Williams falls to the ground after taking a hit to the gut. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams has trouble standing after getting hit in the gut in the paint.
Michael Carter-Williams has trouble standing after getting hit in the gut in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Russ Smith flies back onto the court after chasing a ball that was thrown out of bounds.
Louisville's Russ Smith flies back onto the court after chasing a ball that was thrown out of bounds. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Montrezl Harell (#24) dunks the ball after forcing his way through Syracuse's defense.
Louisville's Montrezl Harell (#24) dunks the ball after forcing his way through Syracuse's defense. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) secures an offensive rebound against C.J. Fair.
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell (#24) secures an offensive rebound against C.J. Fair. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams goes for a basket in the paint, but get's shot down by Louisville's
Michael Carter-Williams goes for a basket in the paint, but get's shot down by Louisville's Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville players celebrate as they begin to pull ahead in second half.
Louisville players celebrate as they begin to pull ahead in second half. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Michael Carter-Williams cools off while watching the game from the bench.
Michael Carter-Williams cools off while watching the game from the bench. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville teammates cheer as they pull ahead in the middle of the second half.
Louisville teammates cheer as they pull ahead in the middle of the second half. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville teammates cheer after their win over Syracuse.
Louisville teammates cheer after their win over Syracuse. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Louisville defeats Syracuse, becoming The Big East Tournament champions at Madison Square Garden.
Louisville defeats Syracuse, becoming The Big East Tournament champions at Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Photo Editor
Published on March 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm

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