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Gallery: Syracuse defeats rival Georgetown, 86-79, in OT

The Hoyas pep band supported the home team for 45 minutes.
The Hoyas pep band supported the home team for 45 minutes. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Georgetown faithful were raucous all day Saturday.
The Georgetown faithful were raucous all day Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Georgetown's current Jack the Bulldog was born on June 29, 2013 and arrived on campus in October of that year.
Georgetown's current Jack the Bulldog was born on June 29, 2013 and arrived on campus in October of that year. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Two basketball greats, Jim Boeheim and Patrick Ewing, led their teams from opposite ends of the floor.
Two basketball greats, Jim Boeheim and Patrick Ewing, led their teams from opposite ends of the floor. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Georgetown's starters were announced in a darkened Capital One Arena.
Georgetown's starters were announced in a darkened Capital One Arena. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Despite having a player over 7 feet tall (Paschal Chukwu), Syracuse opted to have Brissett take the opening tip.
Despite having a player over 7 feet tall (Paschal Chukwu), Syracuse opted to have Brissett take the opening tip. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Jamorko Pickett (No. 1) scored 12 points in the contest.
Jamorko Pickett (No. 1) scored 12 points in the contest. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Chukwu had three blocks in the game.
Chukwu had three blocks in the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Georgetown students were fired up early as the home team took a four-point lead into the half.
The Georgetown students were fired up early as the home team took a four-point lead into the half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett marks GU's Trey Dickerson.
Brissett marks GU's Trey Dickerson. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Marcus Derrickson dropped 14 points and grabbed eight boards for the Hoyas.
Marcus Derrickson dropped 14 points and grabbed eight boards for the Hoyas. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Jack the Bulldog goes for a ride in his toy jeep.
Jack the Bulldog goes for a ride in his toy jeep. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Georgetown threw down some ferocious dunks and seemed to start to pull away from SU.
Georgetown threw down some ferocious dunks and seemed to start to pull away from SU. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
But Howard and co. responded with a furious second-half comeback to send the game to OT.
But Howard and co. responded with a furious second-half comeback to send the game to OT. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard scored 12 of his 19 points in the second half.
Howard scored 12 of his 19 points in the second half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle finished a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line.
Battle finished a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett knocked down four 3s in the game, including two in front of SU's bench.
Brissett knocked down four 3s in the game, including two in front of SU's bench. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard also nabbed three steals Saturday.
Howard also nabbed three steals Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
GU's Jessie Govan proved to be a problem down low at times, swatting SU shots with ease.
GU's Jessie Govan proved to be a problem down low at times, swatting SU shots with ease. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett sank a career-high nine free throws.
Brissett sank a career-high nine free throws. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
In the later stages of the game, SU began to press Georgetown.
In the later stages of the game, SU began to press Georgetown. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle hit the deck in a physical matchup Saturday.
Battle hit the deck in a physical matchup Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Head coach Jim Boeheim wants Brissett to start the game by taking layups, his roommate Howard Washington said.
Head coach Jim Boeheim wants Brissett to start the game by taking layups, his roommate Howard Washington said. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard, along with Battle and Brissett, got the Orange fired up late, leading the comeback.
Howard, along with Battle and Brissett, got the Orange fired up late, leading the comeback. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard excelled taking the ball to the hoop as he struggled from the outside, missing all his 3s.
Howard excelled taking the ball to the hoop as he struggled from the outside, missing all his 3s. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Every time Battle or another Syracuse player took it to the rack, they fought through a thicket of would-be shot blocking arms.
Every time Battle or another Syracuse player took it to the rack, they fought through a thicket of would-be shot blocking arms. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Capital One Arena was a hostile environment for SU from the opening tip.
Capital One Arena was a hostile environment for SU from the opening tip. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle celebrates a call in Syracuse's favor.
Battle celebrates a call in Syracuse's favor. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle goes up for a contested look.
Battle goes up for a contested look. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett found success taking the ball to the iron as well as from behind the arc.
Brissett found success taking the ball to the iron as well as from behind the arc. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
As the shots started to fall and the comeback started rolling, SU's bench got fired up.
As the shots started to fall and the comeback started rolling, SU's bench got fired up. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Hoyas student section that had been so raucous early was silenced late in the game by SU's comeback.
The Hoyas student section that had been so raucous early was silenced late in the game by SU's comeback. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
It was Battle and co. doing the silencing as he cruised to a season-high 29 points.
It was Battle and co. doing the silencing as he cruised to a season-high 29 points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (9-1) recovered from a double-digit deficit to force overtime and knock off Georgetown (8-1), 86-79, on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Tyus Battle dropped 29, Frank Howard scored 19 to go with his nine assists and freshman Oshae Brissett scored a career-high 25 points to go with 14 rebounds.

Published on December 16, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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