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Gallery: Syracuse opens up ACC play against Virginia Tech

By Logan Reidsma
Syracuse huddles near the basket before the start of conference play against Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Syracuse huddles near the basket before the start of conference play against Virginia Tech on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Trevor Cooney rises for a finger roll with Hokies guard Devin Wilson on his back.
Trevor Cooney rises for a finger roll with Hokies guard Devin Wilson on his back. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Chris McCullough (5) gets tangled with a Virginia Tech player in the first half while fighting for a rebound.
Chris McCullough (5) gets tangled with a Virginia Tech player in the first half while fighting for a rebound. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Rakeem Christmas lofts a left-handed hook shot over VT's Satchel Pierce. The SU senior had 10 points in the opening 20 minutes.
Rakeem Christmas lofts a left-handed hook shot over VT's Satchel Pierce. The SU senior had 10 points in the opening 20 minutes. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
VT's Satchel Pierce releases a midrange jumper over the outstretched right arm of Christmas.
VT's Satchel Pierce releases a midrange jumper over the outstretched right arm of Christmas. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Kaleb Joseph elevates for a jumper in the first half. The freshman point guard had only two points in eight first-half minutes.
Kaleb Joseph elevates for a jumper in the first half. The freshman point guard had only two points in eight first-half minutes. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Tyler Roberson puts in a left-handed layup off the backboard. He went 2-of-5 from the field in the opening frame.
Tyler Roberson puts in a left-handed layup off the backboard. He went 2-of-5 from the field in the opening frame. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Christmas finishes off a dunk as three Hokies defenders stand and watch.
Christmas finishes off a dunk as three Hokies defenders stand and watch. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Michael Gbinije drives right against VT forward Shane Henry in the second half.
Michael Gbinije drives right against VT forward Shane Henry in the second half. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Christmas corrals the ball near the rim before putting it back up for two points. He finished with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting.
Christmas corrals the ball near the rim before putting it back up for two points. He finished with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Roberson runs down a long offensive rebound and grabs it with his right hand. The sophomore forward had a double-double on the day, totaling 11 points and 17 rebounds.
Roberson runs down a long offensive rebound and grabs it with his right hand. The sophomore forward had a double-double on the day, totaling 11 points and 17 rebounds. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Cooney fights for a loose ball with Hokies Will Johnston and Adam Smith.
Cooney fights for a loose ball with Hokies Will Johnston and Adam Smith. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Ron Patterson releases the second of two missed free throws with 4.3 seconds left. SU's two-point lead would stand, as Malik Müller missed a shot at the buzzer.
Ron Patterson releases the second of two missed free throws with 4.3 seconds left. SU's two-point lead would stand, as Malik Müller missed a shot at the buzzer. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on January 3, 2015 at 1:56 pm

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