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Gallery: Syracuse loses 2nd-straight game at Barclays Center to Penn State

By Kaci Wasilewski Senior Staff Writer

Syracuse dropped its third game of the season against Penn State in the Barclays Center Friday night. The loss secured the Orange’s worst start since 1996.

After the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said “I thought this team would take awhile. It’s going to take longer. I thought it would take 10-12 games. I don’t know if it will be done in 15 or 20 games.”

Here are the best shots from the 85-64 loss.

Syracuse came into Friday's matchup without a high-major win at 4-2.
Syracuse came into Friday's matchup without a high-major win at 4-2. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Penn State came into the game 5-1 without a Big Ten game.
Penn State came into the game 5-1 without a Big Ten game. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Curtis Jones finished with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting off the bench.
Curtis Jones finished with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting off the bench. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Elijah Hughes struggled from the field, shooting 3-for-11 on the night.
Elijah Hughes struggled from the field, shooting 3-for-11 on the night. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Hughes still finished with 19 points after shooting 11-for-13 from the free throw line.
Hughes still finished with 19 points after shooting 11-for-13 from the free throw line. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Hughes played every minute in the loss, his third such game of the season.
Hughes played every minute in the loss, his third such game of the season. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Head coach Jim Boeheim talks with freshman Quincy Guerrier as he heads to the bench.
Head coach Jim Boeheim talks with freshman Quincy Guerrier as he heads to the bench. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Hughes is averaging 19 points per game this season after a combined 57 points in the Barclays Center last week.
Hughes is averaging 19 points per game this season after a combined 57 points in the Barclays Center last week. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse shot 33.3% for the night.
Syracuse shot 33.3% for the night. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Buddy Boeheim had 14 points on Friday, but took 16 shots against Penn State.
Buddy Boeheim had 14 points on Friday, but took 16 shots against Penn State. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Joe Girard had his worst night in Orange so far, shooting 1-for-9 on the day.
Joe Girard had his worst night in Orange so far, shooting 1-for-9 on the day. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Bourama Sidibe lays on the hardwood. The junior made just one shot against the Nittany Lions.
Bourama Sidibe lays on the hardwood. The junior made just one shot against the Nittany Lions. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse went down 34-27 at the half time break.
Syracuse went down 34-27 at the half time break. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Hughes has two blocks on the night, as well.
Hughes has two blocks on the night, as well. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Guerrier had 13 points off the bench.
Guerrier had 13 points off the bench. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Syracuse fell to 4-3 on the season, its worst start since 1996.
Syracuse fell to 4-3 on the season, its worst start since 1996. Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer
Published on December 1, 2019 at 5:43 pm
Contact Kaci: klwasile@syr.edu

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