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Gallery: Syracuse defeats Notre Dame in 1st game as nation’s top-ranked team

By Sterling Boin
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim gives instructions to his backcourt players, Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney.
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim gives instructions to his backcourt players, Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
C.J. Fair flips up a shot from the inside during Syracuse's win over Notre Dame. After his career night on Saturday, Fair shot just 2-of-13 for six points against the Irish.
C.J. Fair flips up a shot from the inside during Syracuse's win over Notre Dame. After his career night on Saturday, Fair shot just 2-of-13 for six points against the Irish. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Cooney charges toward the basket, guarded by UND guard Steve Vasturia.
Cooney charges toward the basket, guarded by UND guard Steve Vasturia. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Cooney elevates to shoot over Fighting Irish guard Eric Atkins. Cooney tied an SU program record with nine made 3-pointers.
Cooney elevates to shoot over Fighting Irish guard Eric Atkins. Cooney tied an SU program record with nine made 3-pointers. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Ennis motions to his teammates Monday night. The point guard struggled to score, but dished out eight assists.
Ennis motions to his teammates Monday night. The point guard struggled to score, but dished out eight assists. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Fair throws down a putback dunk off a missed jumper by Jerami Grant.
Fair throws down a putback dunk off a missed jumper by Jerami Grant. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
It wasn't the record-breaking crowd that showed up for SU's showdown with Duke on Saturday, but a crowd of nearly 26,000 showed up for Monday night's game.
It wasn't the record-breaking crowd that showed up for SU's showdown with Duke on Saturday, but a crowd of nearly 26,000 showed up for Monday night's game. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Cooney points during the Orange's winMonday night. The guard scored a career-high 33 points.
Cooney points during the Orange's winMonday night. The guard scored a career-high 33 points. Sterling Boin | Staff Photographer
Published on February 3, 2014 at 10:42 pm

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