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Gallery: Syracuse falls to No. 5 Duke, 60-44

The Blue Devil faithful camped out for seats ahead of Saturday's matchup.
The Blue Devil faithful camped out for seats ahead of Saturday's matchup. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Wendell Carter Jr. scored 16 points, dominating Syracuse down low.
Wendell Carter Jr. scored 16 points, dominating Syracuse down low. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Marek Dolezaj played 34 minutes, scoring four points.
Marek Dolezaj played 34 minutes, scoring four points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Frank Howard scored 11 points, but on an inefficient 4-of-14 from the field.
Frank Howard scored 11 points, but on an inefficient 4-of-14 from the field. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle led SU with 12 points, not doing enough to help the Orange pick up a big road win.
Tyus Battle led SU with 12 points, not doing enough to help the Orange pick up a big road win. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard dished seven assists against the Blue Devils.
Howard dished seven assists against the Blue Devils. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Bourama Sidibe didn't score, but did grab six boards.
Bourama Sidibe didn't score, but did grab six boards. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Duke used a 2-3 zone to great success, tipping numerous passes and holding Syracuse to 44 points.
Duke used a 2-3 zone to great success, tipping numerous passes and holding Syracuse to 44 points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle finished 4-of-12 from the field.
Battle finished 4-of-12 from the field. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Cameron Crazies were out in force Saturday, chanting "N-I-T! N-I-T!" as SU left the floor for the final media timeout.
The Cameron Crazies were out in force Saturday, chanting "N-I-T! N-I-T!" as SU left the floor for the final media timeout. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Paschal Chukwu and Marek Dolezaj contest a shot.
Paschal Chukwu and Marek Dolezaj contest a shot. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim said Duke's ability to score in the paint was the difference in the game.
Jim Boeheim said Duke's ability to score in the paint was the difference in the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Grayson Allen and Frank Howard fly to the rim.
Grayson Allen and Frank Howard fly to the rim. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Boeheim could never get his team rolling and in rhythm on Saturday.
Boeheim could never get his team rolling and in rhythm on Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Cameron Crazies were loud from start to finish, especially as Duke pulled away late.
The Cameron Crazies were loud from start to finish, especially as Duke pulled away late. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse was left to stomach a tough loss.
Syracuse was left to stomach a tough loss. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Meanwhile, the Blue Devils are winners of five-straight.
Meanwhile, the Blue Devils are winners of five-straight. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (18-11, 7-9 Atlantic Coast) made as many shots (17) as it had turnovers (17) on Saturday and in turn couldn’t keep pace with No. 5 Duke (24-5, 12-4), and lost 60-44. Syracuse’s big three of Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett failed to ever get it going, and once Paschal Chukwu fouled out, Syracuse’s fate seemed sealed.

Published on February 24, 2018 at 11:55 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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