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Gallery: Syracuse holds on against Wake Forest in a 78-70 win

Syracuse entered the game with Wake Forest off a win at Louisville, its biggest of the season to date.
Syracuse entered the game with Wake Forest off a win at Louisville, its biggest of the season to date. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Orange would face a Wake Forest team that had won the previous matchup on Jan. 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The Orange would face a Wake Forest team that had won the previous matchup on Jan. 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
SU entered the game with a chance to secure its 49th winning season in a row.
SU entered the game with a chance to secure its 49th winning season in a row. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Marc Di Giacomo, 14, from South Salem played guitar for the national anthem.
Marc Di Giacomo, 14, from South Salem played guitar for the national anthem. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle led all scorers with 34 points.
Tyus Battle led all scorers with 34 points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle went 3-of-4 from 3.
Battle went 3-of-4 from 3. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Junior point guard Frank Howard added 12 points.
Junior point guard Frank Howard added 12 points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle took 13 free throws, making 11.
Battle took 13 free throws, making 11. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle also dished out four assists.
Battle also dished out four assists. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Freshman center Bourama Sidibe had last played against Georgia Tech on Jan. 31. A knee injury has kept Sidibe sidelined.
Freshman center Bourama Sidibe had last played against Georgia Tech on Jan. 31. A knee injury has kept Sidibe sidelined. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Freshman forward Marek Dolezaj scored six points.
Freshman forward Marek Dolezaj scored six points. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle finished 10-of-18 from the field.
Battle finished 10-of-18 from the field. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard shot 2-of-4 from behind the arc.
Howard shot 2-of-4 from behind the arc. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard finished 3-of-12 from the field.
Howard finished 3-of-12 from the field. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle goes to the rim against WFU's 7-foot-1, 280-pound center Doral Moore.
Battle goes to the rim against WFU's 7-foot-1, 280-pound center Doral Moore. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
A marriage proposal took place during the game. She said yes.
A marriage proposal took place during the game. She said yes. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle only had one turnover on Sunday.
Battle only had one turnover on Sunday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle lines up a big dunk.
Battle lines up a big dunk. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Gerry McNamara and SU's coaching staff watched the Orange get its second-straight win.
Gerry McNamara and SU's coaching staff watched the Orange get its second-straight win. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Dolezaj fights through a thicket of arms at the rim.
Dolezaj fights through a thicket of arms at the rim. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim ripped off his jacket halfway through the second half amidst a WFU 3-point barrage.
Jim Boeheim ripped off his jacket halfway through the second half amidst a WFU 3-point barrage. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Sidibe had four points in his first game action in nearly two weeks.
Sidibe had four points in his first game action in nearly two weeks. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle works against Wake Forest's Keyshawn Woods.
Battle works against Wake Forest's Keyshawn Woods. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle's 34 points were enough to keep SU afloat against a cagey WFU side.
Battle's 34 points were enough to keep SU afloat against a cagey WFU side. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
WFU's Moore had 16 points and 16 rebounds.
WFU's Moore had 16 points and 16 rebounds. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Dolezaj also grabbed three boards on Sunday.
Dolezaj also grabbed three boards on Sunday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Boeheim, for as much as he raged on the sideline, still called SU's victory Sunday a "good win."
Boeheim, for as much as he raged on the sideline, still called SU's victory Sunday a "good win." Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Center Paschal Chukwu scored seven points while pulling down 11 boards.
Center Paschal Chukwu scored seven points while pulling down 11 boards. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Freshman Oshae Brissett (right) sported a shooting sleeve and scored 15 points for Syracuse.
Freshman Oshae Brissett (right) sported a shooting sleeve and scored 15 points for Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Chancellor Kent Syverud watched the Orange from the sidelines.
Chancellor Kent Syverud watched the Orange from the sidelines. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle implores the referees for a call.
Battle implores the referees for a call. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Wake Forest coach Danny Manning led his team to its first ever win over SU in January, but couldn't get the win on Sunday.
Wake Forest coach Danny Manning led his team to its first ever win over SU in January, but couldn't get the win on Sunday. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
In the end, SU was victorious, ousting the Demon Deacons 78-70.
In the end, SU was victorious, ousting the Demon Deacons 78-70. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (17-8, 6-6 Atlantic Coast) defeated Wake Forest (9-16, 2-11) 78-70 on Sunday afternoon in the Carrier Dome. Tyus Battle led all scorers with 34 points and snagged four boards. After dropping the first 2018 meeting of the two teams at Wake Forest, Syracuse pushed its conference record to .500 on the year.

Here are the best images from Sunday’s Syracuse win.

Published on February 11, 2018 at 5:37 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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