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Gallery: Syracuse beats Cornell, 80-56, to wrap up nonconference play

Tyler Lydon walks off the court, sharing a moment with head-coach designate Mike Hopkins.
Tyler Lydon walks off the court, sharing a moment with head-coach designate Mike Hopkins. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon led the Orange with 20 points in the game.
Lydon led the Orange with 20 points in the game. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon and Tyus Battle (25) defend against Cornell's Wil Bathurst.
Lydon and Tyus Battle (25) defend against Cornell's Wil Bathurst. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon had four 3-pointers on the night, tied for the team lead.
Lydon had four 3-pointers on the night, tied for the team lead. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Tyler Roberson played 20 minutes for just the second time all month.
Tyler Roberson played 20 minutes for just the second time all month. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon got off to a slow start this season but has led the Orange in scoring in three of the last four games, after having done it only once in all the previous games.
Lydon got off to a slow start this season but has led the Orange in scoring in three of the last four games, after having done it only once in all the previous games. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Battle got the start on Tuesday, his fourth start of the season, and had four 3's, tied with Lydon for a team-high.
Battle got the start on Tuesday, his fourth start of the season, and had four 3's, tied with Lydon for a team-high. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Battle was third on the team with 16 points.
Battle was third on the team with 16 points. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Battle played 32 minutes, the most out of any of the Orange's guards.
Battle played 32 minutes, the most out of any of the Orange's guards. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Bathurst shoots from long range. He went one-of-two on the day for the Big Red.
Bathurst shoots from long range. He went one-of-two on the day for the Big Red. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Taurean Thompson shoots a floater in the middle of the paint.
Taurean Thompson shoots a floater in the middle of the paint. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Battle brings the ball up the court against Cornell.
Battle brings the ball up the court against Cornell. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Thompson (12) subbed in early in the first half for Dajuan Coleman, and then started the second half.
Thompson (12) subbed in early in the first half for Dajuan Coleman, and then started the second half. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Thompson was second on the team with 18 points.
Thompson was second on the team with 18 points. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon's four 3s against Cornell marked the fourth straight game that he's had at least two 3-pointers made.
Lydon's four 3s against Cornell marked the fourth straight game that he's had at least two 3-pointers made. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Roberson (21) skies up to catch an alley-oop before the half. Roberson had two field goals on the day and they were both dunks.
Roberson (21) skies up to catch an alley-oop before the half. Roberson had two field goals on the day and they were both dunks. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half, when SU pulled away from Cornell.
Lydon scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half, when SU pulled away from Cornell. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
John Gillon brings the ball up the court. He had seven assists in just 19 minutes.
John Gillon brings the ball up the court. He had seven assists in just 19 minutes. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse won the opening tip in a game it would go on to win easily.
Syracuse won the opening tip in a game it would go on to win easily. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
SU head coach Jim Boeheim looks on as his team won its last game before the start of Atlantic Coast Conference play.
SU head coach Jim Boeheim looks on as his team won its last game before the start of Atlantic Coast Conference play. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer
Lydon defends against Cornell's Josh Warren. He had one block on the night.
Lydon defends against Cornell's Josh Warren. He had one block on the night. Jeff Anderson | Contributing Photographer

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By Jeff Anderson Staff Photographer

Syracuse (8-5) pulled away and won easily against Cornell (3-9), 80-56, on Tuesday night. It was Syracuse’s last game before it starts Atlantic Coast Conference play on New Year’s Day against Boston College. For a graphical breakdown of the game, click here.

Published on December 27, 2016 at 11:24 pm

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