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Best and worst from Syracuse basketball loss at Virginia

By Donna Ditota

Charlottesville, Va. — The Syracuse basketball team lost 66-61 to No. 3 Virginia on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena. The Orange dropped to 12-5 (1-3, ACC) with the loss.

Check out the best and worst from SU's performance against the Cavaliers (14-1, 3-0).

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Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Paschal Chukwu gathered in 16 missed shots Tuesday night. He helped a Syracuse resurgence on the backboards. SU outrebounded UVa 41-31.

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Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

SU’s starting backcourt of Frank Howard and Tyus Battle shot a combined a 12-of-36 against the Cavaliers.