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Gallery: SU-Duke matchup brings largest crowd of the season to the JMA Wireless Dome

By Emily Steinberger Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse mascot Otto the Orange dances to music from the Sour Sitrus Society Pep Band. The ensemble created its loudest sound of the season by allowing additional members not assigned to the game to perform.
Syracuse mascot Otto the Orange dances to music from the Sour Sitrus Society Pep Band. The ensemble created its loudest sound of the season by allowing additional members not assigned to the game to perform. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim and Duke’s Jon Scheyer meet at center court before the game to shake hands as a sign of sportsmanship. This was Boeheim’s first matchup with Duke since Scheyer took over as head coach in April 2022.
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim and Duke’s Jon Scheyer meet at center court before the game to shake hands as a sign of sportsmanship. This was Boeheim’s first matchup with Duke since Scheyer took over as head coach in April 2022. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Joe Girard III takes a shot from outside the 3-point line as the Blue Devils make an attempt to block him. Girard scored 21 of the Orange’s 55 points.
Joe Girard III takes a shot from outside the 3-point line as the Blue Devils make an attempt to block him. Girard scored 21 of the Orange’s 55 points. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Fans jump to their feet as the Orange score a basket from the 3-point line. Despite attempting 16 3-pointers, Syracuse only made six.
Fans jump to their feet as the Orange score a basket from the 3-point line. Despite attempting 16 3-pointers, Syracuse only made six. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Students spread into the seats of the third tier of the dome for the highly anticipated game against the Duke Blue Devils. Students were offered the opportunity to camp outside the Dome starting Friday night in order to get the best seats.
Students spread into the seats of the third tier of the dome for the highly anticipated game against the Duke Blue Devils. Students were offered the opportunity to camp outside the Dome starting Friday night in order to get the best seats. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale signs autographs for fans as he moves through the crowd on his way to his seat. Vitale was among the notable guests in attendance at the game.
Basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale signs autographs for fans as he moves through the crowd on his way to his seat. Vitale was among the notable guests in attendance at the game. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Freshman forward Chris Bell shoots over the heads of the Duke defense towards the hoop. Bell was part of Jim Boeheim’s starting lineup, but only ended up playing 11 minutes of game time.
Freshman forward Chris Bell shoots over the heads of the Duke defense towards the hoop. Bell was part of Jim Boeheim’s starting lineup, but only ended up playing 11 minutes of game time. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Syracuse men’s basketball takes on Duke in the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, February 18. All three tiers of the Dome were majorly filled with Orange fans for the matchup.
Syracuse men’s basketball takes on Duke in the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, February 18. All three tiers of the Dome were majorly filled with Orange fans for the matchup. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
The largest crowd at a basketball game this season with 31,063 fills the Loud House. Orange lights illuminated the crowd as fans welcomed the team to the court.
The largest crowd at a basketball game this season with 31,063 fills the Loud House. Orange lights illuminated the crowd as fans welcomed the team to the court. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Members of the Syracuse University Dance Team take the court to perform during a media timeout. The dance team was accompanied by the other members of the spirit squad — the cheer team and Sitrus Pep Band.
Members of the Syracuse University Dance Team take the court to perform during a media timeout. The dance team was accompanied by the other members of the spirit squad — the cheer team and Sitrus Pep Band. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Freshman Judah Mintz breaks away from the Duke defense and runs down the court to dunk the ball. Mintz scored 18 points in the game against the Blue Devils.
Freshman Judah Mintz breaks away from the Duke defense and runs down the court to dunk the ball. Mintz scored 18 points in the game against the Blue Devils. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
The student section, dressed as a sea of orange, booed at every Duke fan that walked past. Otto’s Army organized an orange out for the game to combat the color of the Blue Devils.
The student section, dressed as a sea of orange, booed at every Duke fan that walked past. Otto’s Army organized an orange out for the game to combat the color of the Blue Devils. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin sits courtside at the Syracuse-Duke game. Hamlin attended the game with Adam Weitsman, entrepreneur, owner and CEO of Upstate Shredding — Weitsman Recycling.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin sits courtside at the Syracuse-Duke game. Hamlin attended the game with Adam Weitsman, entrepreneur, owner and CEO of Upstate Shredding — Weitsman Recycling. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Duke’s Jacob Grandison makes an attempt to block freshman Justin Taylor’s 3-point shot. Taylor had the most playing time out of the players on the bench.
Duke’s Jacob Grandison makes an attempt to block freshman Justin Taylor’s 3-point shot. Taylor had the most playing time out of the players on the bench. Emily Steinberger | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange
Published on February 19, 2023 at 10:31 pm
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