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Gallery: Syracuse faces former Big East rival Villanova

By Chase Gaewski Staff photographer
Doyin Akintobi-Adeyeye gets set to take on No. 7 Villanova on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Doyin Akintobi-Adeyeye gets set to take on No. 7 Villanova on Saturday in Philadelphia. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Michael Gbinije had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists in a prolific first half.
Michael Gbinije had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists in a prolific first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Tyler Roberson makes a defensive play to get back SU possession.
Tyler Roberson makes a defensive play to get back SU possession. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Chris McCullough skies for a layup, as Trevor Cooney (10) and Kaleb Joseph (14) look on.
Chris McCullough skies for a layup, as Trevor Cooney (10) and Kaleb Joseph (14) look on. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Gbinije and McCullough hound around the ball as they try to create a first-half turnover.
Gbinije and McCullough hound around the ball as they try to create a first-half turnover. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Rakeem Christmas puts up a left-handed hook shot over Daniel Ochefu. Christmas had foul trouble early, but returned to his effective self late in the first half.
Rakeem Christmas puts up a left-handed hook shot over Daniel Ochefu. Christmas had foul trouble early, but returned to his effective self late in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
McCullough goes up for a block. He struggled on Saturday, fouling out with only three points and five rebounds.
McCullough goes up for a block. He struggled on Saturday, fouling out with only three points and five rebounds. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Ochefu attempts to split McCullough and Roberson. Villanova was held to only 31 points in the first half.
Ochefu attempts to split McCullough and Roberson. Villanova was held to only 31 points in the first half. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
McCullough looks on as Villanova's Josh Hart goes up for a shot at the Wells Fargo Center.
McCullough looks on as Villanova's Josh Hart goes up for a shot at the Wells Fargo Center. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
The Villanova student section holds up a picture of Jim Boeheim dressed as the Grinch.
The Villanova student section holds up a picture of Jim Boeheim dressed as the Grinch. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Christmas and JayVaughn Pinkston fight for a ball bouncing on the rim. Pinkston got the better of Christmas on the day, amassing 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Christmas and JayVaughn Pinkston fight for a ball bouncing on the rim. Pinkston got the better of Christmas on the day, amassing 25 points and 10 rebounds. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Cooney attacks the rim during the second half. The junior had 17 points on 4-of-12 shooting on the afternoon.
Cooney attacks the rim during the second half. The junior had 17 points on 4-of-12 shooting on the afternoon. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Kaleb Joseph tries to make a pass around Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono. SU's freshman point guard had half as many turnovers as he did against Louisiana Tech.
Kaleb Joseph tries to make a pass around Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono. SU's freshman point guard had half as many turnovers as he did against Louisiana Tech. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Pinkston elevates for a one-handed shot as Christmas, who battled foul trouble for a good part of the second half, tries not to foul.
Pinkston elevates for a one-handed shot as Christmas, who battled foul trouble for a good part of the second half, tries not to foul. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Boeheim throws his right hand up in disgust. Throughout the game, he and the SU players disagreed with many calls made by the referees.
Boeheim throws his right hand up in disgust. Throughout the game, he and the SU players disagreed with many calls made by the referees. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Gbinije and Roberson put their hands up in despair. The Orange eventually lost a game it once had a 15-point lead in.
Gbinije and Roberson put their hands up in despair. The Orange eventually lost a game it once had a 15-point lead in. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Villanova players celebrate after their overtime win against Syracuse. The victory moved the Wildcats to 11-0 on the season.
Villanova players celebrate after their overtime win against Syracuse. The victory moved the Wildcats to 11-0 on the season. Chase Gaewski | Staff Photographer
Published on December 20, 2014 at 3:05 pm

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