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Gallery: Syracuse hangs on against Maryland, 72-70

Frank Howard keyed in a stout Orange defense Monday night.
Frank Howard keyed in a stout Orange defense Monday night. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Freshman Oshae Brissett added a double-double Monday.
Freshman Oshae Brissett added a double-double Monday. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Brissett scored 15 points and pulled down 13 rebounds.
Brissett scored 15 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse's defense forced the Terps into 18 turnovers.
Syracuse's defense forced the Terps into 18 turnovers. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
The Carrier Dome crowd was behind the Orange all night in a back-and-forth affair.
The Carrier Dome crowd was behind the Orange all night in a back-and-forth affair. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Geno Thorpe had a rough outing, playing only four minutes and missing his only shot.
Geno Thorpe had a rough outing, playing only four minutes and missing his only shot. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Maryland, one of the nation's most turnover prone teams, fit that billing Monday.
Maryland, one of the nation's most turnover prone teams, fit that billing Monday. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Freshman center Bourama Sidibe scored eight points, but fouled out in the second half.
Freshman center Bourama Sidibe scored eight points, but fouled out in the second half. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Brissett also played all 40 minutes for Syracuse.
Brissett also played all 40 minutes for Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Brissett nabbed two steals, as well.
Brissett nabbed two steals, as well. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Howard had a double-double himself, with 15 points and 10 assists.
Howard had a double-double himself, with 15 points and 10 assists. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Paschal Chukwu was a key cog down low for Syracuse late with Sidibe on the bench with five fouls.
Paschal Chukwu was a key cog down low for Syracuse late with Sidibe on the bench with five fouls. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Howard went 6-of-17 from the field.
Howard went 6-of-17 from the field. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Thorpe also turned the ball over twice.
Thorpe also turned the ball over twice. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Sidibe still played 22 minutes despite foul trouble.
Sidibe still played 22 minutes despite foul trouble. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Brissett shot an inefficient 5-of-18 from the floor.
Brissett shot an inefficient 5-of-18 from the floor. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Marek Dolezaj scored 10 points and found himself in good spots, including hitting the floor for several loose balls.
Marek Dolezaj scored 10 points and found himself in good spots, including hitting the floor for several loose balls. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Sidibe grabbed three offensive boards.
Sidibe grabbed three offensive boards. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
At halftime, Syracuse was up, 36-35.
At halftime, Syracuse was up, 36-35. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Chukwu added six points for Syracuse.
Chukwu added six points for Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Chukwu also altered shots whenever he was on the floor.
Chukwu also altered shots whenever he was on the floor. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Howard also pulled down five rebounds.
Howard also pulled down five rebounds. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Tyus Battle fought through a lower-back injury to lead the Orange with 18 points.
Tyus Battle fought through a lower-back injury to lead the Orange with 18 points. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle shot 50 percent from the field (7-of-14).
Battle shot 50 percent from the field (7-of-14). Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle still played 37 minutes despite being at "50 percent," SU Head Coach Jim Boeheim said.
Battle still played 37 minutes despite being at "50 percent," SU Head Coach Jim Boeheim said. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle hit a clutch 3-pointer with less than a minute to play.
Battle hit a clutch 3-pointer with less than a minute to play. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle celebrates after a timeout.
Battle celebrates after a timeout. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse as a team nabbed 12 steals.
Syracuse as a team nabbed 12 steals. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle sealed the game with a breakaway dunk in the final moments.
Battle sealed the game with a breakaway dunk in the final moments. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
The band and fans stayed to watch the entire back-and-forth affair.
The band and fans stayed to watch the entire back-and-forth affair. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse's next game is against No. 2 Kansas in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Syracuse's next game is against No. 2 Kansas in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Alexandra Moreo | Photo Editor

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (6-0) stayed perfect Monday night, winning its hardest game of the season yet, 72-70, against Maryland (6-2). Tyus Battle fought through a back injury to lead SU with 18 points, including a clutch corner 3-pointer with less than a minute to play. Frank Howard led a stout defense with seven steals to accompany his 15 points and 10 dimes. For the Terrapins, Kevin Huerter was on fire, splashing seven of his nine attempts from behind the arc, including a late 3 to keep Maryland in the game.

Published on November 28, 2017 at 6:50 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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