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Gallery: Syracuse faces Boston College in the Carrier Dome

By Margaret Lin
Rakeem Christmas crouches near midcourt before the Syracuse team he's been carrying takes on Boston College on Tuesday night.
Rakeem Christmas crouches near midcourt before the Syracuse team he's been carrying takes on Boston College on Tuesday night. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Otto the Orange hugs a Syracuse cheerleader on the court before the game.
Otto the Orange hugs a Syracuse cheerleader on the court before the game. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Guard Trevor Cooney scraps for a loose ball with a BC player as Christmas and B.J. Johnson look on.
Guard Trevor Cooney scraps for a loose ball with a BC player as Christmas and B.J. Johnson look on. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Johnson rises for a mid-range jumper over BC guard Patrick Heckmann. The SU sophomore missed both shots he took in the first half.
Johnson rises for a mid-range jumper over BC guard Patrick Heckmann. The SU sophomore missed both shots he took in the first half. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Sophomore Tyler Roberson throws down a two-handed dunk in front of two Eagles defenders. The forward had six points in the opening 20 minutes.
Sophomore Tyler Roberson throws down a two-handed dunk in front of two Eagles defenders. The forward had six points in the opening 20 minutes. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas corrals a ball near the rim as BC's Dennis Clifford puts his left hand in the big man's face.
Christmas corrals a ball near the rim as BC's Dennis Clifford puts his left hand in the big man's face. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Cooney looks to chase after a loose ball as head coach Jim Boeheim raises both his hands from the sideline.
Cooney looks to chase after a loose ball as head coach Jim Boeheim raises both his hands from the sideline. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Cooney slips on the sideline while tracking a loose ball. The junior had five points on 2-of-5 shooting in the first half.
Cooney slips on the sideline while tracking a loose ball. The junior had five points on 2-of-5 shooting in the first half. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Michael Gbinije elevates for a layup over Boston College's Olivier Hanlan. SU's junior forward led the team with 11 first-half points.
Michael Gbinije elevates for a layup over Boston College's Olivier Hanlan. SU's junior forward led the team with 11 first-half points. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas, Gbinije and Roberson surround Heckmann and BC forward John Cain Carney in a scramble for a loose ball in the paint.
Christmas, Gbinije and Roberson surround Heckmann and BC forward John Cain Carney in a scramble for a loose ball in the paint. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas goes up for a layup in between two defenders. He scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
Christmas goes up for a layup in between two defenders. He scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
DaJuan Coleman stands on the sideline, prior to SU's game against Boston College. He won't play this season for the Orange.
DaJuan Coleman stands on the sideline, prior to SU's game against Boston College. He won't play this season for the Orange. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Cooney soars for a layup while Heckmann goes for a block.
Cooney soars for a layup while Heckmann goes for a block. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Cooney, in a triple-threat position, tries to create space against Aaron Brown.
Cooney, in a triple-threat position, tries to create space against Aaron Brown. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Boeheim instructs his team as it tries to hold on in the second half against Boston College.
Boeheim instructs his team as it tries to hold on in the second half against Boston College. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Clifford goes up for a layup as the Syracuse interior tires to defend.
Clifford goes up for a layup as the Syracuse interior tires to defend. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas elevates over Clifford in the post as he tries to score.
Christmas elevates over Clifford in the post as he tries to score. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Players from both SU and BC go up for a rebound. Syracuse out-boarded the the Eagles 37-35.
Players from both SU and BC go up for a rebound. Syracuse out-boarded the the Eagles 37-35. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Ron Patterson scored two points — which accounted for all of SU's bench production — in a 1-of-1 shooting performance.
Ron Patterson scored two points — which accounted for all of SU's bench production — in a 1-of-1 shooting performance. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas celebrates after scoring a basket in the second half.
Christmas celebrates after scoring a basket in the second half. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Kaleb Joseph tries to maneuver his way in the paint. He scored 13 points on 2-of-7 shooting.
Kaleb Joseph tries to maneuver his way in the paint. He scored 13 points on 2-of-7 shooting. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
The Syracuse student section celebrates late in the Syracuse win.
The Syracuse student section celebrates late in the Syracuse win. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Published on January 20, 2015 at 8:13 pm
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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