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Gallery: Syracuse defeats No. 18 Clemson 55-52

The Syracuse players cheer and dance in the locker room prior to the game.
The Syracuse players cheer and dance in the locker room prior to the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Seniors Patrick Herlihy and Braedon Bayer held their framed jerseys as they were honored for men's basketball Senior Day at the Carrier Dome.
Seniors Patrick Herlihy and Braedon Bayer held their framed jerseys as they were honored for men's basketball Senior Day at the Carrier Dome. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Students holds their hands in the shape of an "O" during the National Anthem line "Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave."
Students holds their hands in the shape of an "O" during the National Anthem line "Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave." Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
After a steal by Marcquise Reed, Gabe DeVoe dunked within the first 20 seconds of the game. It prompted Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim to call timeout.
After a steal by Marcquise Reed, Gabe DeVoe dunked within the first 20 seconds of the game. It prompted Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim to call timeout. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Sophomore guard Tyus Battle scored 17 points and reached 1,000 career points over his career, which has spanned two seasons.
Sophomore guard Tyus Battle scored 17 points and reached 1,000 career points over his career, which has spanned two seasons. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Freshman forward Oshae Brissett had 17 points, six rebounds, three blocks and made 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.
Freshman forward Oshae Brissett had 17 points, six rebounds, three blocks and made 8-of-9 from the free-throw line. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle sparked an 11-0 SU run that gave the Orange a second-half lead.
Battle sparked an 11-0 SU run that gave the Orange a second-half lead. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The Carrier Dome reached its loudest point late in the game, as the nearly 29,000 fans rose to their feet to watch SU notch its first win over a ranked opponent this season.
The Carrier Dome reached its loudest point late in the game, as the nearly 29,000 fans rose to their feet to watch SU notch its first win over a ranked opponent this season. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Junior point guard Frank Howard scored 11 points and had just one assist in the game, but he turned over the ball only once.
Junior point guard Frank Howard scored 11 points and had just one assist in the game, but he turned over the ball only once. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Freshman forward Marek Dolezaj scored eight points one game after Boeheim called him out by saying the Orange has only three offensive players who can score — Battle, Brissett and Howard.
Freshman forward Marek Dolezaj scored eight points one game after Boeheim called him out by saying the Orange has only three offensive players who can score — Battle, Brissett and Howard. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Howard looks to either pass or rise up and shoot. He was 4-for-14 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep.
Howard looks to either pass or rise up and shoot. He was 4-for-14 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett played 38 minutes and picked up two steals.
Brissett played 38 minutes and picked up two steals. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett holds his face after being poked in the eye.
Brissett holds his face after being poked in the eye. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle looks to create space to his left in the first half. He had three turnovers in 40 minutes of play.
Battle looks to create space to his left in the first half. He had three turnovers in 40 minutes of play. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Aamir Simms blocks Bourama Sidibe's layup.
Aamir Simms blocks Bourama Sidibe's layup. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Fans laugh after Dolezaj accidentally ran into their courtside seats.
Fans laugh after Dolezaj accidentally ran into their courtside seats. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
All-time Syracuse leading scorer Lawrence Moten watches his jersey being unveiled along the sides of the Carrier Dome.
All-time Syracuse leading scorer Lawrence Moten watches his jersey being unveiled along the sides of the Carrier Dome. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Moten averaged 19.3 points per game when he played for Syracuse (1991-1995).
Moten averaged 19.3 points per game when he played for Syracuse (1991-1995). Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Seven students and Otto the Orange ran out onto the court during the game, and they revealed which students were Otto the Orange throughout their last four years at Syracuse.
Seven students and Otto the Orange ran out onto the court during the game, and they revealed which students were Otto the Orange throughout their last four years at Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
The names of those who served as Otto were displayed outside of a dressing room, after being revealed at the last regular season home game. In December 1995, Otto the Orange was officially named Syracuse Unversity's mascot.
The names of those who served as Otto were displayed outside of a dressing room, after being revealed at the last regular season home game. In December 1995, Otto the Orange was officially named Syracuse Unversity's mascot. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett looks to get to the rack with his left hand. He was effective in dribble drives on Saturday afternoon.
Brissett looks to get to the rack with his left hand. He was effective in dribble drives on Saturday afternoon. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Junior center Paschal Chukwu scored two points and had four blocks, two of which came on the same Clemson possession in the second frame.
Junior center Paschal Chukwu scored two points and had four blocks, two of which came on the same Clemson possession in the second frame. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Elijah Thomas sits in frustration after he fouled Battle on an and-one.
Elijah Thomas sits in frustration after he fouled Battle on an and-one. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Boeheim reacts to Battle's layup after Frank Howard's steal, early in the second half.
Boeheim reacts to Battle's layup after Frank Howard's steal, early in the second half. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Battle rises up over two defenders.
Battle rises up over two defenders. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Fans react to Chukwu's block, when the game was tied at 45.
Fans react to Chukwu's block, when the game was tied at 45. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle leads the team during his last six minutes of the game.
Tyus Battle leads the team during his last six minutes of the game. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Brissett has been counted on to be the Orange's third scoring option all season, but he led SU for most of the game in the scoring department.
Brissett has been counted on to be the Orange's third scoring option all season, but he led SU for most of the game in the scoring department. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Fans wave their hands as Thomas misses two free throws.
Fans wave their hands as Thomas misses two free throws. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Members of the student section wait anxiously during the timeouts in the final seconds.
Members of the student section wait anxiously during the timeouts in the final seconds. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Dolezaj was fouled by David Skara with two seconds left in the game. He made one of the two free throws, leaving the final score at 55-52.
Dolezaj was fouled by David Skara with two seconds left in the game. He made one of the two free throws, leaving the final score at 55-52. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Fans hold the a sign with two game scores on it, 27-24 from when Syracuse defeated Clemson football in October, and 55-52 from when Syracuse defeated Clemson today.
Fans hold the a sign with two game scores on it, 27-24 from when Syracuse defeated Clemson football in October, and 55-52 from when Syracuse defeated Clemson today. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Dolezaj is congratulated walking off of the court by Howard Washington and Patrick Herlihy.
Dolezaj is congratulated walking off of the court by Howard Washington and Patrick Herlihy. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

On Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome, Syracuse (19-12, 8-10 Atlantic Coast) beat its first ranked opponent of the season in No. 18 Clemson (22-8,11-7). Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett led the Orange with 17 points each. Despite no SU field goals during the final 8:45, Syracuse’s defense and 11-0 run earlier in the half gave SU enough relief to pull out the upset. Syracuse next plays on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in the ACC Tournament, in which SU is 0-3 since joining the conference.

Published on March 3, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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