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Gallery: Syracuse edges Wake Forest, 81-76

Tyus Battle chipped in all around with drives, boards, steals and assists on a night when he didn't make a 3-pointer for the first time since Dec. 17 against Georgetown.
Tyus Battle chipped in all around with drives, boards, steals and assists on a night when he didn't make a 3-pointer for the first time since Dec. 17 against Georgetown. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle managed a steal on Tuesday night.
Tyus Battle managed a steal on Tuesday night. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
John Gillon shot 2-for-3, including a big 3-pointer, in Syracuse's 52-point second half.
John Gillon shot 2-for-3, including a big 3-pointer, in Syracuse's 52-point second half. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle played all 40 minutes for the fifth time in seven games on Tuesday night.
Tyus Battle played all 40 minutes for the fifth time in seven games on Tuesday night. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyler Lydon struggled in the first half, shooting 2-for-7 and turning the ball over once. In the second half, he rebounded shooting 3-for-5 with a block.
Tyler Lydon struggled in the first half, shooting 2-for-7 and turning the ball over once. In the second half, he rebounded shooting 3-for-5 with a block. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
On a night when his 3-point shot wasn't working, Tyus Battle found most of his success, and 9 points, via the dribble drive.
On a night when his 3-point shot wasn't working, Tyus Battle found most of his success, and 9 points, via the dribble drive. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Only one of Andrew White's six field goals came inside the arc, but the real value from the graduate transfers game was in his ability to get to the line. White nailed all ten of his chances.
Only one of Andrew White's six field goals came inside the arc, but the real value from the graduate transfers game was in his ability to get to the line. White nailed all ten of his chances. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim praised his team's execution on Andrew White's game-winning 3-pointer: "It was perfect ball movement."
Jim Boeheim praised his team's execution on Andrew White's game-winning 3-pointer: "It was perfect ball movement." Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
John Gillon tallied six points, six assists and three steals as he played the primary point guard on Tuesday night.
John Gillon tallied six points, six assists and three steals as he played the primary point guard on Tuesday night. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White stroked it from 3-point land on Tuesday, torching the Demon Deacons for 5-for-11 (45 percent) shooting.
Andrew White stroked it from 3-point land on Tuesday, torching the Demon Deacons for 5-for-11 (45 percent) shooting. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Syracuse played — and won — in it's first single-digit margin ACC game this season.
Syracuse played — and won — in it's first single-digit margin ACC game this season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Syracuse lost the rebounding battle but fought to a draw with Wake Forest for points in the paint, 26-all.
Syracuse lost the rebounding battle but fought to a draw with Wake Forest for points in the paint, 26-all. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White went 10-for-10 from the charity stripe on Tuesday night, and each point loomed large down the stretch.
Andrew White went 10-for-10 from the charity stripe on Tuesday night, and each point loomed large down the stretch. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Since inserting Tyus Battle back into the starting lineup on Dec. 27 against Cornell, the star freshman guard hasn't let go. This was his ninth consecutive start.
Since inserting Tyus Battle back into the starting lineup on Dec. 27 against Cornell, the star freshman guard hasn't let go. This was his ninth consecutive start. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer

The Orange has only won at home this season, and picked up another W on Tuesday night. Syracuse (12-9, 4-4 Atlantic Coast) squeaked out an 81-76 victory over Wake Forest  (12-8, 4-4) to snap a two game losing skid.

Published on January 24, 2017 at 11:58 pm

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