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Gallery: Syracuse gets smothered by Virginia in 59-44 loss

Syracuse looked forward to taking on the nation's No. 2 team on Saturday.
Syracuse looked forward to taking on the nation's No. 2 team on Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Cavaliers, with one of the nation's best defenses, came to the Carrier Dome on a 13-game win streak.
The Cavaliers, with one of the nation's best defenses, came to the Carrier Dome on a 13-game win streak. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle led Syracuse with 15 points.
Tyus Battle led Syracuse with 15 points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Frank Howard, Battle's backcourt running mate, added 11 of his own points.
Frank Howard, Battle's backcourt running mate, added 11 of his own points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Oshae Brissett added nine points of his own, but didn't do it efficiently, shooting 3-of-11.
Oshae Brissett added nine points of his own, but didn't do it efficiently, shooting 3-of-11. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Virginia's Kyle Guy notched 14 points, hitting four 3-pointers.
Virginia's Kyle Guy notched 14 points, hitting four 3-pointers. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett made just one 3 in the game.
Brissett made just one 3 in the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Virginia sliced through SU's 2-3 zone with ease.
Virginia sliced through SU's 2-3 zone with ease. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Matthew Moyer was Syracuse's only bench player to enter the game, but didn't take a shot.
Matthew Moyer was Syracuse's only bench player to enter the game, but didn't take a shot. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle went 2-of-8 from 3 in the game.
Battle went 2-of-8 from 3 in the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard wasn't efficient either, going 1-of-9 from beyond the arc.
Howard wasn't efficient either, going 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle played all 40 minutes of the game.
Battle played all 40 minutes of the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Moyer grabbed four rebounds in the loss.
Moyer grabbed four rebounds in the loss. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
UVA's pack-line defense smothered the Orange, especially in the second half.
UVA's pack-line defense smothered the Orange, especially in the second half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Cavaliers Isaiah Wilkins contests Battle going to the rim.
The Cavaliers Isaiah Wilkins contests Battle going to the rim. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
27,083 attended the game, the largest on-campus crowd at a college basketball game this year.
27,083 attended the game, the largest on-campus crowd at a college basketball game this year. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Moyer and Mamadi Diakite meet at the rim.
Moyer and Mamadi Diakite meet at the rim. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard struggled to create shots for himself against Virginia's dominant defense.
Howard struggled to create shots for himself against Virginia's dominant defense. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
A late press from Syracuse couldn't do nearly enough to overcome a double-digit deficit.
A late press from Syracuse couldn't do nearly enough to overcome a double-digit deficit. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
A record crowd came to support the Orange in the Dome on Saturday.
A record crowd came to support the Orange in the Dome on Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Marek Dolezaj scored nine points, going 1-of-2 from the free throw line.
Marek Dolezaj scored nine points, going 1-of-2 from the free throw line. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse never established an offensive rhythm Saturday.
Syracuse never established an offensive rhythm Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle added one assist and rebound to his totals.
Battle added one assist and rebound to his totals. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Cavaliers defense played like the No. 1 defense in the ACC on Saturday.
The Cavaliers defense played like the No. 1 defense in the ACC on Saturday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
At the end of the game, the Cavaliers held SU to its lowest point total in the Dome.
At the end of the game, the Cavaliers held SU to its lowest point total in the Dome. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (15-8, 4-6 Atlantic Coast) couldn’t ever get it going against No. 2 Virginia (22-1, 11-1) in a 59-44 loss Saturday in the Carrier Dome. Virginia’s bench poured in 27 points while SU’s only bench player to get in the game, freshman forward Matthew Moyer, didn’t even have a shot attempt. To go with three double-digit scorers, UVA’s pack-line defense limited SU to 33.3 percent shooting from the floor.

Published on February 3, 2018 at 9:00 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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