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Gallery: Syracuse men’s basketball beats Miami, 70-55

Syracuse had a lot to celebrate in its victory over a hot Miami team on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse had a lot to celebrate in its victory over a hot Miami team on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Miami's Kamari Murphy slams one down. He scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in 35 minutes.
Miami's Kamari Murphy slams one down. He scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in 35 minutes. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Andrew White lets a 3-point attempt fly from the corner. He made 4-of-9 3s, scoring a game-high 22 points.
Andrew White lets a 3-point attempt fly from the corner. He made 4-of-9 3s, scoring a game-high 22 points. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
The SU defense held Miami to just 55 points, 41 points fewer than BC put up against the Orange on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill.
The SU defense held Miami to just 55 points, 41 points fewer than BC put up against the Orange on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Good ball movement opened up Syracuse shooters. Syracuse hit 8-of-19 3s, a 42 percent mark.
Good ball movement opened up Syracuse shooters. Syracuse hit 8-of-19 3s, a 42 percent mark. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Miami senior guard Davon Reed scored only six points. SU guards closed out on perimeter shooters much more effectively than they did on Sunday at BC.
Miami senior guard Davon Reed scored only six points. SU guards closed out on perimeter shooters much more effectively than they did on Sunday at BC. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Tyler Lydon goes up for a jam.
Tyler Lydon goes up for a jam. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
The sophomore scored 20 points and had seven rebounds in 39 minutes on the floor.
The sophomore scored 20 points and had seven rebounds in 39 minutes on the floor. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Lydon has scored 20 points in two of SU's last three games.
Lydon has scored 20 points in two of SU's last three games. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
The SU bench hardly saw the floor— Frank Howard and Dajuan Coleman played less than two minutes — but cheered on from the sideline.
The SU bench hardly saw the floor— Frank Howard and Dajuan Coleman played less than two minutes — but cheered on from the sideline. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
John Gillon started over Howard, commanding the point guard position. SU head coach Jim Boeheim had said his guard play was poor of late.
John Gillon started over Howard, commanding the point guard position. SU head coach Jim Boeheim had said his guard play was poor of late. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Miami head coach Jim Larranaga gestures toward one of his players.
Miami head coach Jim Larranaga gestures toward one of his players. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Boeheim and the Orange earned their ninth win of the season and first ACC win.
Boeheim and the Orange earned their ninth win of the season and first ACC win. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse stuck mostly to five players — Gillon, Lydon, White, Tyus Battle, and Tyler Roberson.
Syracuse stuck mostly to five players — Gillon, Lydon, White, Tyus Battle, and Tyler Roberson. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse led by as many as 17 points in Wednesday's win
Syracuse led by as many as 17 points in Wednesday's win Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Lydon has some fun dodging a ball as he sits in front of the scorer's table.
Lydon has some fun dodging a ball as he sits in front of the scorer's table. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle scored nine points. He played the whole game.
Battle scored nine points. He played the whole game. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Lydon helped lead the SU defense to halting big Miami runs. While they hit 11 3-pointers, the Hurricanes scored only 20 points in the paint.
Lydon helped lead the SU defense to halting big Miami runs. While they hit 11 3-pointers, the Hurricanes scored only 20 points in the paint. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Roberson had nine points in a season-high 35 minutes.
Roberson had nine points in a season-high 35 minutes. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Lydon defends a shot.
Lydon defends a shot. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle looks to push the ball and get SU out in transition. SU had only three fast-break points on the night, but thrived in the half court.
Battle looks to push the ball and get SU out in transition. SU had only three fast-break points on the night, but thrived in the half court. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse's two stars of the night: Lydon and White.
Syracuse's two stars of the night: Lydon and White. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Jacob Greenfeld Senior Staff Photographer

Three days after a double-digit loss to Boston College, Syracuse (9-6, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) beat Miami (11-3, 1-1) Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. The Hurricanes had won seven straight and received 16 votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. On Sunday, Syracuse became the first ACC team to lose to Boston College in almost two years. Yet the Orange rode a strong defensive effort to victory against Miami in front of 17,393 fans. Here are the best scenes from the matchup.

Published on January 4, 2017 at 10:15 pm

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