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Gallery: Syracuse uses strong second half to down Maryland Eastern Shore, 68-45

By Jordan Phelps

Despite Syracuse’s struggles from the field and slow start, the Orange (2-0) held on to defeat Maryland Eastern Shore (1-2), 68-45, on Thursday night inside the Carrier Dome. SU held Maryland Eastern Shore to just 14 total points in the second half en route to the win. Check out the best images from the game.

Maryland Eastern Shore shot 42.9 percent from the free-throw line.
Maryland Eastern Shore shot 42.9 percent from the free-throw line. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
It also turned the ball over 22 times.
It also turned the ball over 22 times. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse did not shoot much better, edging Maryland Eastern Shore in field-goal percentage by 8.1.
Syracuse did not shoot much better, edging Maryland Eastern Shore in field-goal percentage by 8.1. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Nikki Oppenheimer played eight minutes and scored three points.
Nikki Oppenheimer played eight minutes and scored three points. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Miranda Drummond led the way for the Orange with a team-high 19 points.
Miranda Drummond led the way for the Orange with a team-high 19 points. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
She shot 5-of-9 from the field in the win.
She shot 5-of-9 from the field in the win. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Tiana Mangakahia scored 16 points and had 10 assists.
Tiana Mangakahia scored 16 points and had 10 assists. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
But she turned the ball over eight times.
But she turned the ball over eight times. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Jasmine Nwajei scored two points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Jasmine Nwajei scored two points and grabbed seven rebounds. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Isis Young missed all four 3-pointers, but finished with six points.
Isis Young missed all four 3-pointers, but finished with six points. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse held Maryland Eastern Shore to 14 second-half points.
Syracuse held Maryland Eastern Shore to 14 second-half points. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Maryland Eastern Shore shot 30.6 percent from the field.
Maryland Eastern Shore shot 30.6 percent from the field. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Maryland Eastern Shore forced three more turnovers than the Orange.
Maryland Eastern Shore forced three more turnovers than the Orange. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Gabrielle Cooper (left) shot 2-of-7 from 3.
Gabrielle Cooper (left) shot 2-of-7 from 3. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse out-rebounded Maryland Eastern Shore by 18.
Syracuse out-rebounded Maryland Eastern Shore by 18. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Amaya Finklea-Guity scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.
Amaya Finklea-Guity scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Head coach Quentin Hillsman yells.
Head coach Quentin Hillsman yells. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Hillsman seemed visibly upset, yelling at the referees.
Hillsman seemed visibly upset, yelling at the referees. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Published on November 16, 2017 at 10:45 pm

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