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Gallery: Syracuse falls to Duke, remains winless in Atlantic Coast Conference play

By Logan Reidsma
Syracuse faceoff specialists warmup prior to the Orange's game against Duke on Saturday, a rematch of last year's national championship game.
Syracuse faceoff specialists warmup prior to the Orange's game against Duke on Saturday, a rematch of last year's national championship game. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Blue Devils midfielder Tanner Scott is shadowed by a Syracuse defender as he carries the ball upfield.
Blue Devils midfielder Tanner Scott is shadowed by a Syracuse defender as he carries the ball upfield. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse defender Tom Grimm keeps up with Duke midfielder Myles Jones. Jones scored five goals in the contest.
Syracuse defender Tom Grimm keeps up with Duke midfielder Myles Jones. Jones scored five goals in the contest. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Duke midfielder Will Haus brings the ball up the sideline with Orange attack Kevin Rice close behind.
Duke midfielder Will Haus brings the ball up the sideline with Orange attack Kevin Rice close behind. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
A Duke and Syracuse player jostle for a groundball. On the day, the Blue Devils picked up 38 groundballs to SU's 17.
A Duke and Syracuse player jostle for a groundball. On the day, the Blue Devils picked up 38 groundballs to SU's 17. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's Randy Staats dodges toward the net as a Duke defender obstructs his path. Staats was a rare bright spot for the Orange in the game, netting two highlight-reel goals.
Syracuse's Randy Staats dodges toward the net as a Duke defender obstructs his path. Staats was a rare bright spot for the Orange in the game, netting two highlight-reel goals. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Duke faceoff specialist Brendan Fowler (right) wrestles a faceoff away. The senior 24-of-31 faceoffs in the game.
Duke faceoff specialist Brendan Fowler (right) wrestles a faceoff away. The senior 24-of-31 faceoffs in the game. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Duke midfielder Charlie Payton charges with the ball as a Syracuse defender tries to strip it from him.
Duke midfielder Charlie Payton charges with the ball as a Syracuse defender tries to strip it from him. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
A Blue Devils pole tip toes the sideline and tries to collect a groundball.
A Blue Devils pole tip toes the sideline and tries to collect a groundball. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Orange longstick midfielder Matt Harris stands between a Duke attack and the SU goal.
Orange longstick midfielder Matt Harris stands between a Duke attack and the SU goal. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Orange midfielder Matt Walters winds up for a shot from the top of the attacking third.
Orange midfielder Matt Walters winds up for a shot from the top of the attacking third. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
SU defender Sean Young decks Duke defender Luke Duprey in the midfield.
SU defender Sean Young decks Duke defender Luke Duprey in the midfield. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Fans in Koskinen Stadium use umbrellas to stay dry as a light rain falls throughout the game. 3,215 fans were on hand for the game.
Fans in Koskinen Stadium use umbrellas to stay dry as a light rain falls throughout the game. 3,215 fans were on hand for the game. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Rice operates on the left side of the Syracuse attack, searching for a teammate to cut toward the doorstep.
Rice operates on the left side of the Syracuse attack, searching for a teammate to cut toward the doorstep. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
A Duke player uses his body to pass a Syracuse defender late in the blowout.
A Duke player uses his body to pass a Syracuse defender late in the blowout. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
SU head coach John Desko addresses the media after his team's crushing 21-7 loss. The Orange still hasn't won a conference game in its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
SU head coach John Desko addresses the media after his team's crushing 21-7 loss. The Orange still hasn't won a conference game in its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Published on March 23, 2014 at 4:36 pm

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