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Not Enough Juice—the Hoyas Fall to the Syracuse Orange

A photo recap by Ben Manens.

byAdrian Ali-Caccamo

December 10, 2023

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Georgetown fans turn their backs as Syracuse takes the court. The Georgetown-Syracuse rivalry is known as one of the greatest in college basketball. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Georgetown fans hold up their flashlights during player introductions for the Hoyas. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Georgetown’s starting five huddles up moments before the tip-off. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Sophomore point guard Jayden Epps lays it in between two Syracuse defenders early in the first half. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Coach Ed Cooley calls out instructions for a Georgetown offensive possession. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Senior guard Jay Heath pulls two defenders into the paint and passes the ball out to Supreme Cook from under the basket. Photograph by Ben Manens.

The Georgetown student section had a little bit of everything: some cheering, some jeering, and a Pep Band member biting into a whole orange. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Jay Heath makes a three-pointer in front of the Syracuse bench, assisted by guard Rowan Brumbaugh. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Jayden Epps drives past two Syracuse defenders toward the basket. He led the Hoyas with 9 points scored during the first half, keeping Syracuse’s lead to one point at halftime. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Dontrez Styles sizes up the Syracuse defense. Photograph by Ben Manens.

A brimming student section holds out their arms during a Georgetown free throw attempt. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Supreme Cook passes a Syracuse defender and goes up for a dunk. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Ish Massoud drives toward the basket. This was just his third game back after a hand injury caused him to miss the start of the season. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Drew Fielder, Wayne Bristol Jr., and Jayden Epps walk back onto the court following a Georgetown timeout with 10 minutes to go in the second half. By then, Syracuse had pulled away and extended their lead to 8 points. Photograph by Ben Manens.

Supreme Court slams down a dunk. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Photograph by Ben Manens.

The Georgetown student section cheers after the Hoyas score late in the second half. The Hoyas ultimately fell to Syracuse 80-68. Photograph by Ben Manens.