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Gallery: Syracuse falls to No. 2 Virginia on senior night

By Margaret Lin
Rakeem Christmas waves to the Carrier Dome crowd as he is honored on senior night.
Rakeem Christmas waves to the Carrier Dome crowd as he is honored on senior night. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas holds up his framed jersey prior to SU's game against No. 2 Virginia.
Christmas holds up his framed jersey prior to SU's game against No. 2 Virginia. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas looks to make a play as two Virginia defenders hound him in the first half.
Christmas looks to make a play as two Virginia defenders hound him in the first half. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Trevor Cooney, Tyler Roberson and Christmas play tight defense. SU allowed only two points in the first 13 minutes.
Trevor Cooney, Tyler Roberson and Christmas play tight defense. SU allowed only two points in the first 13 minutes. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Michael Gbinije goes up for a layup. He shot just 2-of-11 on the night.
Michael Gbinije goes up for a layup. He shot just 2-of-11 on the night. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Cooney tries to inbound a pass. Cooney finished with 14 points on the night.
Cooney tries to inbound a pass. Cooney finished with 14 points on the night. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Roberson and Christmas can't stop a Virginia basket in the second half of UVA's win.
Roberson and Christmas can't stop a Virginia basket in the second half of UVA's win. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Roberson attempts a shot from 15 feet out as Christmas gets boxed out.
Roberson attempts a shot from 15 feet out as Christmas gets boxed out. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas watches a ball go out of bounds. He finished with 10 points and four rebounds in his final home game.
Christmas watches a ball go out of bounds. He finished with 10 points and four rebounds in his final home game. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Christmas answers questions after his final home game. He's poised to finish off one of the best season's for a big man in SU history.
Christmas answers questions after his final home game. He's poised to finish off one of the best season's for a big man in SU history. Margaret Lin | Web Developer
Published on March 2, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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