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Gallery: Syracuse opens season with 77-45 win over Cornell

By Todd Michalek

Syracuse (1-0) opened its season with a 77-45 win over Cornell (0-1) on Friday night inside the Carrier Dome. Though the Orange had just two double-digit scorers, Cornell shot a mere 25 percent from the field and 15 percent from 3. For the first time ever, SU head coach Jim Boeheim coached against his son, Jimmy, who added 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Check out the best images from the game.

The Syracuse University men's basketball team played against Cornell University at the Carrier Dome on Nov. 10.
The Syracuse University men's basketball team played against Cornell University at the Carrier Dome on Nov. 10. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop. Battle led all players with 18 points on Friday night.
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop. Battle led all players with 18 points on Friday night. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse University band played during the game.
The Syracuse University band played during the game. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans react to the on-court action.
Syracuse fans react to the on-court action. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Matt Moyer dunks the ball.
Syracuse forward Matt Moyer dunks the ball. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse fan reacts to the team's win at the Carrier Dome.
A Syracuse fan reacts to the team's win at the Carrier Dome. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Frank Howard drives the ball down the court. Frank Howard shot 4-of-10 with nine points in the win.
Syracuse guard Frank Howard drives the ball down the court. Frank Howard shot 4-of-10 with nine points in the win. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Battle shot 6-of-14 from the field.
Battle shot 6-of-14 from the field. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop.
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett drives to the hoop. Brissett finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett drives to the hoop. Brissett finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Frank Howard drives the ball down the court.
Syracuse guard Frank Howard drives the ball down the court. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop while being guarded by Cornell's Joel Davis. Battle shot 40 percent from 3.
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle drives to the hoop while being guarded by Cornell's Joel Davis. Battle shot 40 percent from 3. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj looks to pass the ball to an open teammate.
Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj looks to pass the ball to an open teammate. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Cornell guard Matt Morgan scrambles for a loose ball.
Cornell guard Matt Morgan scrambles for a loose ball. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj reacts after being called for a foul during the game.
Syracuse forward Marek Dolezaj reacts after being called for a foul during the game. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Cornell forward Jimmy Boeheim drives the ball down court.
Cornell forward Jimmy Boeheim drives the ball down court. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts to a call.
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts to a call. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Boeheim reacts to a call during the game.
Boeheim reacts to a call during the game. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle talks with an official.
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle talks with an official. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Frank Howard made his lone 3 of the night. Howard had four assists and a turnover in the win.
Frank Howard made his lone 3 of the night. Howard had four assists and a turnover in the win. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Geno Thorpe waits to the enter the game. Geno Thorpe shot 4-of-13 from the field, finishing with 12 points. Thorpe made all four free throws.
Syracuse guard Geno Thorpe waits to the enter the game. Geno Thorpe shot 4-of-13 from the field, finishing with 12 points. Thorpe made all four free throws. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer passes the ball down court. Matthew Moyer played 28 minutes, scoring four points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer passes the ball down court. Matthew Moyer played 28 minutes, scoring four points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse shot 41.4 percent as a team from the field. Cornell shot 25 percent.
Syracuse shot 41.4 percent as a team from the field. Cornell shot 25 percent. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Cornell's Joel Davis and Syracuse guard Geno Thorpe scramble for a loose ball.
Cornell's Joel Davis and Syracuse guard Geno Thorpe scramble for a loose ball. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Syracuse guard Howard Washington drives the ball down court.
Syracuse guard Howard Washington drives the ball down court. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
A handful of Syracuse players wait to enter the court.
A handful of Syracuse players wait to enter the court. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Jimmy Boeheim played in his first game as a freshman for Cornell on Friday night. It was against his dad, SU head coach Jim Boeheim. Friday night's attendance was recorded at 21,720.
Jimmy Boeheim played in his first game as a freshman for Cornell on Friday night. It was against his dad, SU head coach Jim Boeheim. Friday night's attendance was recorded at 21,720. Todd Michalek | Staff Photographer
Published on November 10, 2017 at 11:09 pm

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