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Gallery: Syracuse cruises past Eastern Washington on opening night, 66-34

With its drubbing over Eastern Washington, the 16th-ranked Orange picked up their 15th consecutive season-opening victory.
With its drubbing over Eastern Washington, the 16th-ranked Orange picked up their 15th consecutive season-opening victory. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Senior Paschal Chukwu goes up with his left hand. The 7-foot-2 center has worked throughout most of the past two and a half seasons on developing his weak side to be more effective in the paint.
Senior Paschal Chukwu goes up with his left hand. The 7-foot-2 center has worked throughout most of the past two and a half seasons on developing his weak side to be more effective in the paint. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Junior guard Tyus Battle started his third-straight game at point guard, including both exhibitions. It’s likely that he will return to his natural position, shooting guard, in the next game or two.
Junior guard Tyus Battle started his third-straight game at point guard, including both exhibitions. It’s likely that he will return to his natural position, shooting guard, in the next game or two. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Freshman point guard Jalen Carey goes up for a shot. He finished the game with seven points, six rebounds and an assist over 18 minutes of action.
Freshman point guard Jalen Carey goes up for a shot. He finished the game with seven points, six rebounds and an assist over 18 minutes of action. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Sophomore forward Oshae Brissett led the Orange with 20 points.
Sophomore forward Oshae Brissett led the Orange with 20 points. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
After starting much of last season, sophomore forward Marek Dolezaj has not started in the past three games, including both exhibitions.
After starting much of last season, sophomore forward Marek Dolezaj has not started in the past three games, including both exhibitions. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Carey looks underneath the basket after providing an entry pass.
Carey looks underneath the basket after providing an entry pass. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
At the half, Brissett had 10 points. So did Eastern Washington.
At the half, Brissett had 10 points. So did Eastern Washington. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
The Orange offense was not particularly effective, though its defense did the legwork.
The Orange offense was not particularly effective, though its defense did the legwork. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Brissett scored his 20 points by both driving to the rim and shooting from outside.
Brissett scored his 20 points by both driving to the rim and shooting from outside. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Sophomore forward Bourama Sidibe battle a lingering knee injury last season, but both he and head coach Jim Boeheim say he’s much healthier entering the 2018-19 campaign.
Sophomore forward Bourama Sidibe battle a lingering knee injury last season, but both he and head coach Jim Boeheim say he’s much healthier entering the 2018-19 campaign. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Carey surveys the floor from the top of the key.
Carey surveys the floor from the top of the key. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Battle drives right most of the time, but he said he can keep defenders honest by going left and finishing with his weak hand.
Battle drives right most of the time, but he said he can keep defenders honest by going left and finishing with his weak hand. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
The Orange, deeper and quicker than teams in recent years, deployed a full-court press that shut down the Eagles, who play in the Big Sky Conference.
The Orange, deeper and quicker than teams in recent years, deployed a full-court press that shut down the Eagles, who play in the Big Sky Conference. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Battle goes up for two points near the basket. He finished with eight points on 3-of-10 shooting, continuing to struggle as the team’s point guard.
Battle goes up for two points near the basket. He finished with eight points on 3-of-10 shooting, continuing to struggle as the team’s point guard. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
EWU lost its leading scorer due to graduation in May. The school is located in Cheney, Washington.
EWU lost its leading scorer due to graduation in May. The school is located in Cheney, Washington. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Sophomore Howard Washington made his first appearance this season, as he was coming off a February 2018 surgery to repair his torn ACL.
Sophomore Howard Washington made his first appearance this season, as he was coming off a February 2018 surgery to repair his torn ACL. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Sidibe, despite his size, prefers to play face up, not back to the basket.
Sidibe, despite his size, prefers to play face up, not back to the basket. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse set the Dome record for fewest points allowed by limiting Eastern Washington to 34. The previous mark was 35 by Colgate on in 2005.
Syracuse set the Dome record for fewest points allowed by limiting Eastern Washington to 34. The previous mark was 35 by Colgate on in 2005. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Redshirt junior forward Elijah Hughes shined during SU’s exhibition games, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively. Boeheim said Tuesday that Hughes was uncomfortable and did not get in the same flow.
Redshirt junior forward Elijah Hughes shined during SU’s exhibition games, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively. Boeheim said Tuesday that Hughes was uncomfortable and did not get in the same flow. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
A transfer from East Carolina, Hughes looks to pass from the top of the key.
A transfer from East Carolina, Hughes looks to pass from the top of the key. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Washington could provide SU’s backcourt some breather time by coming off the bench to play.
Washington could provide SU’s backcourt some breather time by coming off the bench to play. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse plays next on Saturday night against Morehead State. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. at the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse plays next on Saturday night against Morehead State. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. at the Carrier Dome. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
The Orange's 32-point margin was the same as its season-opening win over Cornell last year.
The Orange's 32-point margin was the same as its season-opening win over Cornell last year. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (1-0) won its 15th-straight opening night contest on Tuesday in the Carrier Dome, defeating Eastern Washington (0-1), 66-34. The Orange were led by 20 points and eight rebounds from sophomore forward Oshae Brissett. The 34 points allowed were the fewest Syracuse had given up in the Carrier Dome, and much could be attributed to an effective full-court press which shut down the Eagles and got SU 33 points off turnovers.

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Published on November 6, 2018 at 10:47 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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