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Gallery: Syracuse men’s basketball falls to Georgetown, 78-71, on Pearl Washington Day

Syracuse could not squeak past its longtime rival on Saturday and took a 78-71 loss.
Syracuse could not squeak past its longtime rival on Saturday and took a 78-71 loss. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Sophomore guard Frank Howard has struggled mightily against good teams this year. He had six turnovers on Saturday.
Sophomore guard Frank Howard has struggled mightily against good teams this year. He had six turnovers on Saturday. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Syracuse held a seven-point lead in the first half, but it slipped away and the Hoyas held on late.
Syracuse held a seven-point lead in the first half, but it slipped away and the Hoyas held on late. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White, who played the whole game, had just 12 points on 3-of-11 shooting.
Andrew White, who played the whole game, had just 12 points on 3-of-11 shooting. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Twenty-nine points from Tyler Lydon — a career-high for the sophomore forward — didn't cut it as SU fell to Georgetown, 78-71. Here, Lydon hangs on the rim after his and-1 jam.
Twenty-nine points from Tyler Lydon — a career-high for the sophomore forward — didn't cut it as SU fell to Georgetown, 78-71. Here, Lydon hangs on the rim after his and-1 jam. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
SU head coach Jim Boeheim: "We're just not doing enough things right to win the game right now."
SU head coach Jim Boeheim: "We're just not doing enough things right to win the game right now." Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Lydon went a near-perfect 12-for-13 from the field and 3-for-3 from long range. He hit one from beyond NBA range.
Lydon went a near-perfect 12-for-13 from the field and 3-for-3 from long range. He hit one from beyond NBA range. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
A halftime ceremony honors SU's 1980s star Dwyane Washington.
A halftime ceremony honors SU's 1980s star Dwyane Washington. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Left: Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack.
Left: Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Twelve different Georgetown players saw the floor on Saturday and nine scored.
Twelve different Georgetown players saw the floor on Saturday and nine scored. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
The resurfaced court for Pearl Washington Day.
The resurfaced court for Pearl Washington Day. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Freshman forward Taurean Thompson lays one off the glass. He had nine points and four rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench.
Freshman forward Taurean Thompson lays one off the glass. He had nine points and four rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
White has carried SU through much of the first third of this season, but couldn't find his groove against the Hoyas.
White has carried SU through much of the first third of this season, but couldn't find his groove against the Hoyas. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
A season-high 25,131 fans packed the Carrier Dome.
A season-high 25,131 fans packed the Carrier Dome. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Fifth-year guard John Gillon earned his first start of the season.
Fifth-year guard John Gillon earned his first start of the season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Gillon, starting in front of usual starting point guard Frank Howard, has scored 13 and 20 points in his last two games after getting shutout in the previous two.
Gillon, starting in front of usual starting point guard Frank Howard, has scored 13 and 20 points in his last two games after getting shutout in the previous two. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Senior forward Tyler Roberson's struggles continued. He didn't score on Saturday and has scored only 12 points over SU's last six games.
Senior forward Tyler Roberson's struggles continued. He didn't score on Saturday and has scored only 12 points over SU's last six games. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Georgetown head coach John Thompson III looks on.
Georgetown head coach John Thompson III looks on. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Thompson gets into the lane.
Thompson gets into the lane. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Lydon was deadly from deep, midrange and inside.
Lydon was deadly from deep, midrange and inside. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
The former Big East rivals met for the second straight season.
The former Big East rivals met for the second straight season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Players have donned "Pearl" warmups all season.
Players have donned "Pearl" warmups all season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forced 19 Georgetown turnovers in the loss.
Syracuse forced 19 Georgetown turnovers in the loss. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
While Georgetown at times threaded the SU zone, Lydon and Dajuan Coleman challenged some Hoyas shots.
While Georgetown at times threaded the SU zone, Lydon and Dajuan Coleman challenged some Hoyas shots. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Howard dished out four assists.
Howard dished out four assists. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Lydon uplifted the Carrier Dome with his career day.
Lydon uplifted the Carrier Dome with his career day. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Hoyas southpaw sharpshooter Rodney Pryor had 20 points, including three 3-pointers. LJ Peak led Georgetown with 23 points.
Hoyas southpaw sharpshooter Rodney Pryor had 20 points, including three 3-pointers. LJ Peak led Georgetown with 23 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer

With its 78-71 loss to Georgetown, Syracuse (6-4) has lost four of its last six games. Tyler Lydon scored a career-best 29 points and for the second straight game John Gillon posted double-digits points (13), but SU missed 11 free-throws in the loss. The Hoyas have now won three of their last four games against the Orange.

Published on December 17, 2016 at 3:57 pm

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