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Gallery: Syracuse opens season by hosting Kennesaw State

By Margaret Lin
Syracuse huddles around forward B.J. Johnson as tipoff approaches.
Syracuse huddles around forward B.J. Johnson as tipoff approaches. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Johnson and SU center Chinonso Obokoh converge on the ball in the paint.
Johnson and SU center Chinonso Obokoh converge on the ball in the paint. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Syracuse guard Ron Patterson releases a pass over Kennesaw State's Damien Wilson.
Syracuse guard Ron Patterson releases a pass over Kennesaw State's Damien Wilson. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU forward Rakeem Christmas waits with Owls center Willy Kouassi for a ball to come off the boards.
SU forward Rakeem Christmas waits with Owls center Willy Kouassi for a ball to come off the boards. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU forward Tyler Roberson reaches for a loose ball against Kouassi.
SU forward Tyler Roberson reaches for a loose ball against Kouassi. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Orange freshman forward Chris McCullough finishes a two-handed dunk as Kennesaw State's Justin Diecker watches.
Orange freshman forward Chris McCullough finishes a two-handed dunk as Kennesaw State's Justin Diecker watches. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU guard Trevor Cooney calls a play as he prepares to throw an inbounds pass from the baseline.
SU guard Trevor Cooney calls a play as he prepares to throw an inbounds pass from the baseline. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Walk-on Doyin Akintobe-Adeyeye prepares to rise up for a dunk during warm-ups before Friday's game against Kennesaw State.
Walk-on Doyin Akintobe-Adeyeye prepares to rise up for a dunk during warm-ups before Friday's game against Kennesaw State. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Freshman point guard Kaleb Joseph defends against a Kennesaw State jump shot.
Freshman point guard Kaleb Joseph defends against a Kennesaw State jump shot. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Joseph looks to pass to his right against the Owls' defense.
Joseph looks to pass to his right against the Owls' defense. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Joseph handles the ball near the sideline as Cooney looks on.
Joseph handles the ball near the sideline as Cooney looks on. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Patterson and Joseph look on as the ball bounces off the rim against Kennesaw State on Friday.
Patterson and Joseph look on as the ball bounces off the rim against Kennesaw State on Friday. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Joseph rises up for a jump shot over Kennesaw State's Delbert Love.
Joseph rises up for a jump shot over Kennesaw State's Delbert Love. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU head coach Jim Boeheim instructs his team in a timeout during Friday's game against KSU.
SU head coach Jim Boeheim instructs his team in a timeout during Friday's game against KSU. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Christmas handles the ball as Kouassi raises both hands to defend against the SU center.
Christmas handles the ball as Kouassi raises both hands to defend against the SU center. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
The SU dance team performs during Friday's game against Kennesaw State.
The SU dance team performs during Friday's game against Kennesaw State. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Johnson fights for the ball against an Owls player. The sophomore forward recorded a career-high in points and rebounds in the season opener.
Johnson fights for the ball against an Owls player. The sophomore forward recorded a career-high in points and rebounds in the season opener. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Patterson and Cooney defend against a Kennesaw State ball-handler.
Patterson and Cooney defend against a Kennesaw State ball-handler. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
The Syracuse bench looks on during the Orange's 89-42 win over the Owls.
The Syracuse bench looks on during the Orange's 89-42 win over the Owls. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Published on November 14, 2014 at 8:38 pm
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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