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Gallery: Syracuse loses to Connecticut, 52-50, on last-second free throws

Frank Howard readies to throw the ball in. He had three assists and two turnovers in the game.
Frank Howard readies to throw the ball in. He had three assists and two turnovers in the game. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Christian Vital celebrates as Tyus Battle covers his head in the background. Battle fouled Vital with two seconds left and Vital hit the game-winning free throws.
Christian Vital celebrates as Tyus Battle covers his head in the background. Battle fouled Vital with two seconds left and Vital hit the game-winning free throws. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
John Gillon (4) tussles on the ground for a loose ball with two Connecticut players.
John Gillon (4) tussles on the ground for a loose ball with two Connecticut players. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Battle and Tyler Lydon (20) put their hands on their heads during a break in action. Jim Boeheim called Syracuse's offense "horrendous."
Battle and Tyler Lydon (20) put their hands on their heads during a break in action. Jim Boeheim called Syracuse's offense "horrendous." Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Former Syracuse player and current team staff member Eric Devendorf sits on the bench.
Former Syracuse player and current team staff member Eric Devendorf sits on the bench. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie looks on during the game.
Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie looks on during the game. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
John Gillon drives through the lane. He went 0-for-4 from the field.
John Gillon drives through the lane. He went 0-for-4 from the field. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Tyus Battle tosses a jump pass at the top of the key. Battle was 2-for-6 and had seven points.
Tyus Battle tosses a jump pass at the top of the key. Battle was 2-for-6 and had seven points. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Tyler Lydon throws up an underhanded layup. He finished just 1-of-7 with only seven points.
Tyler Lydon throws up an underhanded layup. He finished just 1-of-7 with only seven points. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Andrew White tries to get a shot off in traffic. White led SU with 14 points but was just 4-for-15.
Andrew White tries to get a shot off in traffic. White led SU with 14 points but was just 4-for-15. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Tyler Roberson puts up contested layup. He had six points.
Tyler Roberson puts up contested layup. He had six points. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
White drives through the lane. He took a team-high 11 3s and made three of them.
White drives through the lane. He took a team-high 11 3s and made three of them. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Jim Boeheim said the offense "has not been good enough to win any games. Literally any games.”
Jim Boeheim said the offense "has not been good enough to win any games. Literally any games.” Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
White pulls up for a jumper.
White pulls up for a jumper. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Purvis walks back to the defensive end as Battle appears upset.
Purvis walks back to the defensive end as Battle appears upset. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
“You don’t want to go in and have a loss like this. It hurts," Howard said.
“You don’t want to go in and have a loss like this. It hurts," Howard said. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Howard jumps to get the ball past three Huskies defenders.
Howard jumps to get the ball past three Huskies defenders. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Howard jumps to contest a shot in the corner.
Howard jumps to contest a shot in the corner. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
White jumps up for a ball near the basket.
White jumps up for a ball near the basket. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Boeheim talks to Howard on the bench. Howard said he hopes to never play like Monday again.
Boeheim talks to Howard on the bench. Howard said he hopes to never play like Monday again. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
A cluster of Syracuse and UConn players fight for a ball.
A cluster of Syracuse and UConn players fight for a ball. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dajuan Coleman and a Connecticut player jump up for a ball. Coleman had 10 points and 16 rebounds.
Dajuan Coleman and a Connecticut player jump up for a ball. Coleman had 10 points and 16 rebounds. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer
Published on December 5, 2016 at 11:26 pm

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