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Gallery: Syracuse pulls off comeback victory over Penn State in NCAA tournament

By Margaret Lin
Syracuse's Nick Perea (left) and Emil Ekblom (right) celebrate after Penn State goalie Andrew Wolverton brought the ball over the goal line for SU's second goal of the game.
Syracuse's Nick Perea (left) and Emil Ekblom (right) celebrate after Penn State goalie Andrew Wolverton brought the ball over the goal line for SU's second goal of the game. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Perea pursues Nittany Lions midfielder Owen Griffiths.
Perea pursues Nittany Lions midfielder Owen Griffiths. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Griffith sticks his leg out trying to disrupt SU's Oyvind Alseth from advancing.
Griffith sticks his leg out trying to disrupt SU's Oyvind Alseth from advancing. / The Daily Orange
The Orange's Alex Halis looks to chase a loose ball, as does PSU's Brian James.
The Orange's Alex Halis looks to chase a loose ball, as does PSU's Brian James. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ekblom pushes the ball ahead. He scored the equalizing goal in the 74th minute.
Ekblom pushes the ball ahead. He scored the equalizing goal in the 74th minute. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Syracuse midfielder Juuso Pasanen eyes a ball while Halis scraps with PSU's Brandon Savino.
Syracuse midfielder Juuso Pasanen eyes a ball while Halis scraps with PSU's Brandon Savino. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
An official issues a yellow card while speaking with Pasanen.
An official issues a yellow card while speaking with Pasanen. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU head coach Ian McIntyre reacts as midfielder Liam Callahan prepares to throw the ball in.
SU head coach Ian McIntyre reacts as midfielder Liam Callahan prepares to throw the ball in. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Syracuse midfielder Julian Buescher looks to elude Griffith.
Syracuse midfielder Julian Buescher looks to elude Griffith. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ekblom celebrates with his teammates after Alseth's goal gave SU a 2-1 lead.
Ekblom celebrates with his teammates after Alseth's goal gave SU a 2-1 lead. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
The Orange celebrates.
The Orange celebrates. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ekblom picks himself up off the ground as Penn State's Mike Robinson throws his hands up and looks at an official.
Ekblom picks himself up off the ground as Penn State's Mike Robinson throws his hands up and looks at an official. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Syracuse forward Chris Nanco looks to control the ball.
Syracuse forward Chris Nanco looks to control the ball. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Alseth and Buescher take in SU's celebration after defeating PSU.
Alseth and Buescher take in SU's celebration after defeating PSU. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU goalie Alex Bono speaks with reporters after holding off Penn State, 2-1.
SU goalie Alex Bono speaks with reporters after holding off Penn State, 2-1. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
McIntyre paces the SU Soccer Stadium field after his team's second-round victory.
McIntyre paces the SU Soccer Stadium field after his team's second-round victory. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Published on November 23, 2014 at 8:27 pm
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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