Gallery: Syracuse beats St. John's 68-63 at Madison Square Garden

Syracuse warms up moments before the team's match up against St. John's. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Syracuse huddles on the court moments before tip off. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Trevor Cooney defends Rysheed Jordan in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Jim Boeheim directs his starting backcourt during the first half. Syracuse led by as many as 14 in the opening frame. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Jerami Grant throws down a thunderous dunk over St. John's forward Orlando Sanchez. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

C.J. Fair looks into the paint, maneuvering around the St. John's defense. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Rakeem Christmas works his way around St. John's Chris Obekpa. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

St. John's Rysheed Jordan reacts during a timeout. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

The Red Storm regroups during its mid-game lead against the Orange. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Rakeem Christmas blocks a shot by the Red Storm's Sir'Dominic Pointer in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

St. John's attempts to pump up the crowd as it takes a mid-game lead. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Jim Boeheim talks to the team during a timeout. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

St. John's Rysheed Jordan claps and grins as the Red Storm takes a mid-game lead. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Tyler Ennis goes for a shot in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

C.J. Fair looks for an opening against St. John's defense in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Obekpa coddles a loose ball and gets a helping hand from teammates and refs. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

St. John's Orlando Sanchez reacts after a play late in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Syracuse's Michael Gbinije recovers a loose ball. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

St. John's Chris Obekpa goes for a shot in the paint. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

C.J. Fair grins as Syracuse once again takes the lead late in the second half. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Michael Gbinije grins as he leaves the court. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

Jim Boeheim grins during a post game interview with Bill Raftery on the court in Madison Square Garden. Chase Gaewski | Managing Editor

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