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Gallery: Syracuse falls to Pittsburgh in 1st game after postseason ban

By Logan Reidsma
Syracuse players and coaches prepare to face Pittsburgh in their first game since SU self-imposed a postseason ban on Wednesday.
Syracuse players and coaches prepare to face Pittsburgh in their first game since SU self-imposed a postseason ban on Wednesday. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Members of Pitt's student section, also known as the "Oakland Zoo," act uninterested in the Orange by reading faux newspapers.
Members of Pitt's student section, also known as the "Oakland Zoo," act uninterested in the Orange by reading faux newspapers. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
The "Oakland Zoo" enthusiastically supports its team as attention shifts to the Panthers before the game.
The "Oakland Zoo" enthusiastically supports its team as attention shifts to the Panthers before the game. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Fans throw shreds of newspaper in the air over the heads of Pittsburgh's cheerleaders.
Fans throw shreds of newspaper in the air over the heads of Pittsburgh's cheerleaders. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
A Peter Griffin sign is held up by a fan at the Petersen Events Center.
A Peter Griffin sign is held up by a fan at the Petersen Events Center. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
The Petersen Events Center is considered one of the toughest places to play in college basketball and the environment lived up to the hype as Pitt took down Syracuse 83-77.
The Petersen Events Center is considered one of the toughest places to play in college basketball and the environment lived up to the hype as Pitt took down Syracuse 83-77. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
SU guard Trevor Cooney rises for a layup. He finished with 12 points but was hindered by four personal fouls.
SU guard Trevor Cooney rises for a layup. He finished with 12 points but was hindered by four personal fouls. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Point guard Kaleb Joseph dribbles behind the 3-point line and looks to find an option to pass to.
Point guard Kaleb Joseph dribbles behind the 3-point line and looks to find an option to pass to. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon calls out commands to his team from the sideline.
Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon calls out commands to his team from the sideline. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Cooney attacks in transition as two Pittsburgh defenders lag behind. He was 3-for-12 from the field in his 38 minutes on the court.
Cooney attacks in transition as two Pittsburgh defenders lag behind. He was 3-for-12 from the field in his 38 minutes on the court. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Ron Patterson holds the ball as Pitt's James Robinson defends. Patterson scored just two points off the bench.
Ron Patterson holds the ball as Pitt's James Robinson defends. Patterson scored just two points off the bench. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Rakeem Christmas hangs on the rim after throwing down a two-handed dunk. The senior played all 40 minutes and totaled 23 points.
Rakeem Christmas hangs on the rim after throwing down a two-handed dunk. The senior played all 40 minutes and totaled 23 points. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Fans in the "Oakland Zoo" hold up signs mocking SU head coach Jim Boeheim.
Fans in the "Oakland Zoo" hold up signs mocking SU head coach Jim Boeheim. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Michael Gbinije lifts the ball over his head as Pittsburgh's Josh Newkirk sticks a hand toward his face.
Michael Gbinije lifts the ball over his head as Pittsburgh's Josh Newkirk sticks a hand toward his face. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Boeheim, the SU head coach, extends his right arm while yelling toward the court.
Boeheim, the SU head coach, extends his right arm while yelling toward the court. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Tyler Roberson, Joseph and Cooney attempt to swarm the Panthers, but Pitt still secured the ball.
Tyler Roberson, Joseph and Cooney attempt to swarm the Panthers, but Pitt still secured the ball. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Pitt forward Sheldon Jeter screams in celebration. He made 7-of-9 field goals and finished with 18 points.
Pitt forward Sheldon Jeter screams in celebration. He made 7-of-9 field goals and finished with 18 points. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Pittsburgh fans congratulate Dixon after the Panthers' victory.
Pittsburgh fans congratulate Dixon after the Panthers' victory. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on February 7, 2015 at 8:04 pm

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