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Gallery: No. 21 Syracuse defeats Ohio, 66-54, in season-opener

By Corey Henry Senior Staff Photographer

No. 21 Syracuse (1-0) opened its 2019-20 season with a 66-54 win over Ohio (0-1) on Tuesday night. After falling behind by as many as 14 points in the first quarter, the Orange executed a comeback and took the lead on a buzzer-beater by Taleah Washington before halftime.

Here are the best shots from SU’s season-opening win.

The Orange opened their 2019-20 season against Ohio on Tuesday night.
The Orange opened their 2019-20 season against Ohio on Tuesday night. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
The Orange return three of their five starters from last seasons 25-9 campaign.
The Orange return three of their five starters from last seasons 25-9 campaign. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Kiara Lewis scored 16 points in her first game as Syracuse's starting point guard.
Kiara Lewis scored 16 points in her first game as Syracuse's starting point guard. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Ohio made four 3-pointers in the first half, but only three for the rest of the game.
Ohio made four 3-pointers in the first half, but only three for the rest of the game. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lewis transferred from Ohio state after her freshman season and came off the bench after Tiana Mangakahia last year.
Lewis transferred from Ohio state after her freshman season and came off the bench after Tiana Mangakahia last year. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Gabrielle Cooper had 10 points in the first game of her senior season.
Gabrielle Cooper had 10 points in the first game of her senior season. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
After falling behind 14 points in the first quarter, the Orange used an improved half court offense to erase the deficit.
After falling behind 14 points in the first quarter, the Orange used an improved half court offense to erase the deficit. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Digna Strautmane sunk her only 3-pointer off a driving kick from Lewis.
Digna Strautmane sunk her only 3-pointer off a driving kick from Lewis. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Amaya Finklea-Guity scored nine points on a 4-10 shooting night.
Amaya Finklea-Guity scored nine points on a 4-10 shooting night. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Gabrielle Cooper looks to corral the ball in Syracuse's win against Ohio.
The Orange had 23 offensive rebounds against the Bobcats and out-rebounded Ohio by 25. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Syracuse's forwards rebounded from missed open layups in the first half to score 30 points in the paint.
Syracuse's forwards rebounded from missed open layups in the first half to score 30 points in the paint. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Ohio entered a double bonus with over six minutes left in the first half.
Ohio entered a double bonus with over six minutes left in the first half. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Syracuse won its 13th straight season-opener under Hillsman.
Syracuse won its 13th straight season-opener under Hillsman. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
The Bobcats took advantage of early Syracuse foul trouble and made six of 12 free throws in the first half.
The Bobcats took advantage of early Syracuse foul trouble and made six of 12 free throws in the first half. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Kiara Lewis had six turnovers and said after the game that she needed to take better care of the ball.
Kiara Lewis had six turnovers and said after the game that she needed to take better care of the ball. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Early foul trouble and defensive miscues forced Hillsman to utilize his deep bench early.
Early foul trouble and defensive miscues forced Hillsman to utilize his deep bench early. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Syracuse players celebrate freshman guard Taleah Washington's buzzer-beater to end the first half.
Syracuse players celebrate freshman guard Taleah Washington's buzzer-beater to end the first half. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi didn't score a point, but helped anchor a tighter defense in the second half.
Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi didn't score a point, but helped anchor a tighter defense in the second half. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lewis said after the game that Syracuse's offense worked the best after she stopped hesitating on open shots.
Lewis said after the game that Syracuse's offense worked the best after she stopped hesitating on open shots. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
At times the Orange extended to a full court press but mostly remained in a tight 2-3 zone.
At times the Orange extended to a full court press but mostly remained in a tight 2-3 zone. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Finklea-Guity retained her starting spot as the center in Syracuse's defense.
Finklea-Guity retained her starting spot as the center in Syracuse's defense. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
After struggling for the ball, Cooper's pass to Lewis resulted in a transition layup.
After struggling for the ball, Cooper's pass to Lewis resulted in a transition layup. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
The Orange outscored the Bobcats 35-24 in the second half.
The Orange outscored the Bobcats 35-24 in the second half. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Lewis and Cooper high-five after Syracuse's win, the two combining for 26 of the Orange's 66 points.
Lewis and Cooper high-five after Syracuse's win, the two combining for 26 of the Orange's 66 points. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Syracuse ended the night with a win 66-54 against Ohio.
Syracuse ended the night with a win 66-54 against Ohio. Corey Henry | Photo Editor
Published on November 7, 2019 at 12:13 am

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