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Gallery: Syracuse beats No. 9 Virginia, 66-62

The Sour Sitrus Society plays on Saturday afternoon.
The Sour Sitrus Society plays on Saturday afternoon. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White goes up to defend a shot of Virginia's Isaiah Wilkins.
Andrew White goes up to defend a shot of Virginia's Isaiah Wilkins. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
John Gillon struggled early in the game but hit a big shot late in the game.
John Gillon struggled early in the game but hit a big shot late in the game. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyler Roberson goes up for a layup against Virginia.
Tyler Roberson goes up for a layup against Virginia. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim said that the number he was worried about today was 15 — the number of wins SU had after today's victory.
Jim Boeheim said that the number he was worried about today was 15 — the number of wins SU had after today's victory. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyler Lydon pulled up from well behind the top of the arc to push the Orange head.
Tyler Lydon pulled up from well behind the top of the arc to push the Orange head. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Taurean Thompson scored four points in limited minutes for Syracuse.
Taurean Thompson scored four points in limited minutes for Syracuse. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Fans stormed the court after the win for the second straight week.
Fans stormed the court after the win for the second straight week. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
A fan holds up a sign that had a tweet from ESPN analyst Jay Bilas on it.
A fan holds up a sign that had a tweet from ESPN analyst Jay Bilas on it. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Last week, Jim Boeheim said it's better that fans storm the court instead of leaving early.
Last week, Jim Boeheim said it's better that fans storm the court instead of leaving early. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White was one of two Syracuse players to lead the team with 23 points.
Andrew White was one of two Syracuse players to lead the team with 23 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle was the other Orange player to score 23 points.
Tyus Battle was the other Orange player to score 23 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tyler Lydon scored just six points but received praise from Jim Boeheim after the game.
Tyler Lydon scored just six points but received praise from Jim Boeheim after the game. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Gillon scored 43 points on Wednesday against North Carolina State but was held to six points against Virginia.
Gillon scored 43 points on Wednesday against North Carolina State but was held to six points against Virginia. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim waves to fans during Saturday's game.
Boeheim waves to fans during Saturday's game. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Unofficially, Boeheim won his 1,000th game on Saturday.
Unofficially, Boeheim won his 1,000th game on Saturday. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Many Orange fans seemed to not care about the NCAA's ruling and count this as Boeheim's 1,000th win.
Many Orange fans seemed to not care about the NCAA's ruling and count this as Boeheim's 1,000th win. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
The reported attendance was 27,553, the largest on-campus crowd at a college basketball game this season.
The reported attendance was 27,553, the largest on-campus crowd at a college basketball game this season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Virginia coach Tony Bennett watched as his team blew a double-digit halftime lead to Syracuse for the second straight year.
Virginia coach Tony Bennett watched as his team blew a double-digit halftime lead to Syracuse for the second straight year. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Lydon goes up for a layup against Virginia.
Lydon goes up for a layup against Virginia. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
The Orange defense held Virginia to just two points for the first portion of the second half.
The Orange defense held Virginia to just two points for the first portion of the second half. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
London Perrantes scored 14 points and hit two late 3-pointers to keep Virginia close.
London Perrantes scored 14 points and hit two late 3-pointers to keep Virginia close. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Tony Bennett and Virginia had no answer for Syracuse's run.
Tony Bennett and Virginia had no answer for Syracuse's run. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer

UPDATED: Feb. 5, 2017 at 7:50 p.m.

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CORRECTION: In a previous version of this post, the Sour Sitrus Society was misidentified. The Daily Orange regrets this error.

Published on February 4, 2017 at 5:11 pm

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