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Gallery: Syracuse’s season ends with 85-80 loss to Ole Miss

John Gillon sits at his locker talking to reporters. He played his final game for Syracuse on Saturday.
John Gillon sits at his locker talking to reporters. He played his final game for Syracuse on Saturday. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Tyler Lydon reaches for a ball on the floor. The sophomore forward was uncommitted to returning or leaving for the NBA after the game.
Tyler Lydon reaches for a ball on the floor. The sophomore forward was uncommitted to returning or leaving for the NBA after the game. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Rasheed Brooks unloads a deep shot for Mississippi. The Rebels converted 15 shots from behind the arc.
Rasheed Brooks unloads a deep shot for Mississippi. The Rebels converted 15 shots from behind the arc. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Terence Davis shoots a jumper. He went 11-of-14 from the field.
Terence Davis shoots a jumper. He went 11-of-14 from the field. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman center Taurean Thompson attacks the rim with a left-handed shot in traffic. Thompson tied for a Syracuse game-high 18 points.
Freshman center Taurean Thompson attacks the rim with a left-handed shot in traffic. Thompson tied for a Syracuse game-high 18 points. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman guard Tyus Battle drives toward the basket. He hit several critical shots throughout the second half.
Freshman guard Tyus Battle drives toward the basket. He hit several critical shots throughout the second half. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle finishes a righty layup. He finished with 17 points.
Battle finishes a righty layup. He finished with 17 points. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle rises up for a 3-pointer. He went 3-of-11 from behind the arc against Ole Miss.
Battle rises up for a 3-pointer. He went 3-of-11 from behind the arc against Ole Miss. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Thompson hauls in a rebound. He again showed offensive promise that can help Syracuse next season.
Thompson hauls in a rebound. He again showed offensive promise that can help Syracuse next season. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Lydon competes in the air for a loose ball. He grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with 15 points.
Lydon competes in the air for a loose ball. He grabbed 14 rebounds to go along with 15 points. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Gillon tries fighting his way inside against a Mississippi defender. Gillon's play dropped off in the National Invitation Tournament.
Gillon tries fighting his way inside against a Mississippi defender. Gillon's play dropped off in the National Invitation Tournament. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Gillon attempts an acrobatic shot. SU head coach Jim Boeheim said Gillon was ineffective in the NIT and his teammates struggled to pick up the slack.
Gillon attempts an acrobatic shot. SU head coach Jim Boeheim said Gillon was ineffective in the NIT and his teammates struggled to pick up the slack. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Thompson slams home a dunk as an Ole Miss player watches the ball fall through the net.
Thompson slams home a dunk as an Ole Miss player watches the ball fall through the net. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Boeheim holds his arms out while coaching on the sideline. His 41st season as the Orange's head coach came to an end on Saturday.
Boeheim holds his arms out while coaching on the sideline. His 41st season as the Orange's head coach came to an end on Saturday. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle goes toward the basket with a defender in his way.
Battle goes toward the basket with a defender in his way. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Andrew White lays in a righty layup. Syracuse's best 3-point threat went just 3-of-9 from deep in the game.
Andrew White lays in a righty layup. Syracuse's best 3-point threat went just 3-of-9 from deep in the game. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
An Ole Miss player releases a hook shot. The Rebels scored 22 points in the paint.
An Ole Miss player releases a hook shot. The Rebels scored 22 points in the paint. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle shoots one of his 17 field-goal attempts. He improved steadily throughout the season.
Battle shoots one of his 17 field-goal attempts. He improved steadily throughout the season. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
A cluster of players surround the rim. Ole Miss outrebounded Syracuse, 38-36.
A cluster of players surround the rim. Ole Miss outrebounded Syracuse, 38-36. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Three players reach for the ball, including Syracuse's Frank Howard. Howard scored seven points in 19 minutes on Saturday.
Three players reach for the ball, including Syracuse's Frank Howard. Howard scored seven points in 19 minutes on Saturday. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
White preps to release a floater. He went 4-of-11 from the field.
White preps to release a floater. He went 4-of-11 from the field. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy wags his finger while calling instructions. His team advanced to the NIT quarterfinals.
Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy wags his finger while calling instructions. His team advanced to the NIT quarterfinals. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Gillon points to the floor while holding the ball. He had a chance to tie the game with about a minute left, but his 3-pointer missed and SU's season subsequently ended.
Gillon points to the floor while holding the ball. He had a chance to tie the game with about a minute left, but his 3-pointer missed and SU's season subsequently ended. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Jacob Greenfeld Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse’s season came to an end on Saturday when it lost, 85-80, to No. 5 seed Mississippi (22-13, 10-8 Southeastern) in the Round of 16 of the National Invitation Tournament. The No. 1 seed Orange (19-15, 10-8 Atlantic Coast) lost six of its last nine games on the year. SU had only played in the NIT just six times under 41-year head coach Jim Boeheim before this season.

Published on March 18, 2017 at 3:44 pm

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