Gonzaga vs. Syracuse (NCAA Round Two)

Hot-shooting No. 1 seed Syracuse took control of its second-round matchup with Gonzaga midway through the first half, and the No. 8 Bulldogs were never able to climb back into it. Syracuse shot 12 of 25 from three-point range on its way to an 87-65 win.

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Sun., March 21, 2010

Steven Gray of Gonzaga has the ball knocked away from him by Wes Johnson during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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DaShonte Riley of Syracuse, left, is unable to stop Elias Harris of Gonzaga from scoring in the second half of their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga tries to go up for a dunk but is blocked from behind by Wes Johnson of Syracuse during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Matt Bouldin of Gonzaga tries to drive for a layup through the Syracuse defense during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010. He missed the shot and was held to 8 points in the game.

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Matt Bouldin of Gonzaga tries to weave through a forest of Syracuse defenders during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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In his last game at Gonzaga, Matt Bouldin tries to drive the baseline against Syracuse during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few looks up at the scoreboard to see Syracuse leading by 30 points in the second half during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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G.J. Vilarino of Gonzaga picks up his dribble and drives to the basket for a score during their game against Syracuse in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Not a great day on the hardwood for Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few, as he watches the Zags fall 30 points down to Syracuse during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Gonzaga players Robert Sacre (00) and Matt Bouldin look up at the scoreboard to realize the game is lost as they fall 30 points down to Syracuse in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Matt Bouldin of Gonzaga dives into a pileup for a loose ball against Syracuse during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Scoop Jardine of Syracuse drives past three Gonzaga defenders to score in the second half during their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Robert Sacre tries to encourage his teammates during their game against Syracuse in Buffalo on Sunday, March 21, 2010. The Zags lost to the Orangemen 87-65 to bow out of the NCAA Tournament.

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Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few questions a call during the Zags blowout loss to Syracuse on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in the NCAA Tournament.

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Robert Sacre of Gonzaga, center right, tries to pump up the Zags before tipoff against Syracuse in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga got off to a strong start, but eventually fell to Syracuse 87-65 to end their tournament run Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Matt Bouldin, far left, and Steven Gray, far right, of Gonzaga are unable to stop Brandon Triche of Syracuse from scoring during the first half of their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Steven Gray is unable to stop Brandon Triche of Syracuse from scoring during the first half of their game in Buffalo, NY, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga flips backward after being fouled by Kris Johnson of Syracuse during their game in Buffalo on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga is hit from both sides by Syracuse players as he fights for an offensive rebound during first-half action of their game in Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Harris led the Zags in scoring, with 24 points.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga finishes off a slam dunk during first-half action against Syracuse as Wes Johnson, right, is unable to stop him Sunday, March 21, 2010. Harris finished with 24 points.

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Robert Sacre of Gonzaga is blocked by Syracuse players Kris Joseph, left, and DaShonte Riley, right, during first-half action of their game in Buffalo at the NCAA Tournament.

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Elias Harris drives through the Syracuse defense but is unable to score during their game in Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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