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Gallery: Syracuse faces N.C. State in Orange’s season finale

By Frankie Prijatel Senior Staff Photographer
Injured Syracuse forward DaJuan Coleman goes to grab a ball from the ball rack before Saturday's season finale at North Carolina State.
Injured Syracuse forward DaJuan Coleman goes to grab a ball from the ball rack before Saturday's season finale at North Carolina State. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Trevor Cooney rises for a layup during warmups at PNC Arena.
Trevor Cooney rises for a layup during warmups at PNC Arena. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
B.J. Johnson stands in the middle of the pregame huddle as Syracuse players smile around him.
B.J. Johnson stands in the middle of the pregame huddle as Syracuse players smile around him. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Michael Gbinije looks to pass down low during the first half. The junior forward had 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in the game.
Michael Gbinije looks to pass down low during the first half. The junior forward had 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in the game. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Tyler Roberson tries to feed Rakeem Christmas in the low post. It's a combo SU used often, as Roberson would pop out to the wing before feeding the senior forward.
Tyler Roberson tries to feed Rakeem Christmas in the low post. It's a combo SU used often, as Roberson would pop out to the wing before feeding the senior forward. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Gbinije rises for a jump shot. He went 4-of-13 from the field on Saturday.
Gbinije rises for a jump shot. He went 4-of-13 from the field on Saturday. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Roberson and Christmas defend against Wolfpack forward Lennard Freeman. The N.C. State sophomore had six points on the afternoon.
Roberson and Christmas defend against Wolfpack forward Lennard Freeman. The N.C. State sophomore had six points on the afternoon. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Christmas prepares to let go a free throw. He went 5-for-5 from the line in his final college game.
Christmas prepares to let go a free throw. He went 5-for-5 from the line in his final college game. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
N.C. State's Ralston Turner looks to pass to his right while being defended by freshman point guard Kaleb Joseph.
N.C. State's Ralston Turner looks to pass to his right while being defended by freshman point guard Kaleb Joseph. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Roberson makes a move to the basket in the second half. The sophomore led Syracuse with 16 points on 6-of-14 shooting.
Roberson makes a move to the basket in the second half. The sophomore led Syracuse with 16 points on 6-of-14 shooting. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Joseph holds three fingers in the air to call out a play. He returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after only playing three minutes against Virginia.
Joseph holds three fingers in the air to call out a play. He returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after only playing three minutes against Virginia. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Roberson squares up for a jump shot in the second half for one of his six made field goals.
Roberson squares up for a jump shot in the second half for one of his six made field goals. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Cooney looks up into PNC Arena. The junior concluded his season with eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field.
Cooney looks up into PNC Arena. The junior concluded his season with eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Joseph attempts to evade the Wolfpack press as N.C. State guard Anthony Barber pressures.
Joseph attempts to evade the Wolfpack press as N.C. State guard Anthony Barber pressures. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Christmas sits on the ground as a teammates' hand offers to help him up.
Christmas sits on the ground as a teammates' hand offers to help him up. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Cooney unleashes a 3 as Turner approaches the SU guard to defend.
Cooney unleashes a 3 as Turner approaches the SU guard to defend. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
(From left) Kelsey Corkell, a junior textiles major, Holly Womack, a junior mechanical engineer and Alex Finis, a sophomore mechanical engineer, cheer on the Wolfpack from behind the hoop.
(From left) Kelsey Corkell, a junior textiles major, Holly Womack, a junior mechanical engineer and Alex Finis, a sophomore mechanical engineer, cheer on the Wolfpack from behind the hoop. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Christmas bodies up N.C. State center BeeJay Anya under the hoop. Christmas finished his career with a 15-point showing on Saturday.
Christmas bodies up N.C. State center BeeJay Anya under the hoop. Christmas finished his career with a 15-point showing on Saturday. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Roberson flushes a two-handed slam for two of his team-high 16 points.
Roberson flushes a two-handed slam for two of his team-high 16 points. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Head coach Jim Boeheim speaks to his team during a stoppage of play. It was announced yesterday that Boeheim would be suspended for the first nine conference games next year.
Head coach Jim Boeheim speaks to his team during a stoppage of play. It was announced yesterday that Boeheim would be suspended for the first nine conference games next year. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Ron Patterson goes up for a layup as N.C. State's Trevor Lacey tries to take a charge.
Ron Patterson goes up for a layup as N.C. State's Trevor Lacey tries to take a charge. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Roberson stares intently toward the ball as the referee readies to hand the ball to N.C. State for an inbounds play.
Roberson stares intently toward the ball as the referee readies to hand the ball to N.C. State for an inbounds play. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
NCSU's Staats Battle hugs a teammate after hitting a late 3.
NCSU's Staats Battle hugs a teammate after hitting a late 3. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Cooney exits a game for the final time this season, high-fiving members of the team on the bench.
Cooney exits a game for the final time this season, high-fiving members of the team on the bench. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
The Wolfpack's student section cheers on N.C. State, which earned a first-round bye in the ACC tournament with a win against SU.
The Wolfpack's student section cheers on N.C. State, which earned a first-round bye in the ACC tournament with a win against SU. Frankie Prijatel | Photo Editor
Published on March 7, 2015 at 4:00 pm

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