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Photos: Duke basketball defeats Syracuse

Duke’s Jared McCain (0) keeps the ball from Syracuse’s Chris Bell (4) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) keeps the ball from Syracuse’s Chris Bell (4) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. ehyman@newsobserver.com

The Duke men’s basketball team defeated Syracuse 86-66 at Cameron Indoor Stadium Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

Five Blue Devil players scored in double figures, with the team shooting 75% in the second half.

Keeping checking back for more photos from the game.

Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates as a timeout is called during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates as a timeout is called during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) slams in two in the first half during Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) slams in two in the first half during Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) is fouled by Syracuse’s Chris Bell (4) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) is fouled by Syracuse’s Chris Bell (4) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) is called for the foul on Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) is called for the foul on Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer encourages the crowd to stand up and cheer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer encourages the crowd to stand up and cheer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) is fouled by Syracuse’s Kyle Cuffe Jr. (0) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) is fouled by Syracuse’s Kyle Cuffe Jr. (0) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends Syracuse’s Judah Mintz (3) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends Syracuse’s Judah Mintz (3) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The fans celebrate after Duke’s Jared McCain (0) hit a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
The fans celebrate after Duke’s Jared McCain (0) hit a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives past Syracuse’s Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives past Syracuse’s Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) hits a three-pointer as Syracuse’s Benny Williams (13) defends during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) hits a three-pointer as Syracuse’s Benny Williams (13) defends during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) celebrates after hitting a shot in the final minute of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) celebrates after hitting a shot in the final minute of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Syracuse’s Maliq Brown (1) falls into fans during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Syracuse’s Maliq Brown (1) falls into fans during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) shoots during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) shoots during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) knocks the ball from Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) knocks the ball from Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) is defended by Syracuse’s Maliq Brown (1) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) is defended by Syracuse’s Maliq Brown (1) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) shoots during Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) shoots during Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) looks back at the bench after making a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) looks back at the bench after making a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket between Syracuse’s Kyle Cuffe Jr. (0), left, and Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket between Syracuse’s Kyle Cuffe Jr. (0), left, and Justin Taylor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives by Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives by Syracuse’s Quadir Copeland (24) during the second half of Duke’s 86-66 victory over Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published January 2, 2024 at 11:14 PM.

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