Head coaches Buzz Williams (left) and Jim Boeheim (right) shake hands during warmups before the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies huddle up during pre-game introductions. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Shane Henry lines up across from Syracuse's Rakeem Christmas for the opening tip. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson drives the ball into the paint in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs dribbles the ball down the court. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The HokieBird and the cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a TV timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson fires off a pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The teams fight for a loose ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs looks for an open pass against the Syracuse zone. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Malik Muller attempts a shot in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Devin Wilson tries to float the ball over Chris McCullough. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs attempts a jump shot in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams draws up a play during a timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams runs onto the court almost immediately after calling a timeout in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

A young fan looks up at Hokievision during a TV timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies' bench celebrates a basket as they pulled to within two points in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams talks to his team during a timeout late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Justin Bibbs tries to get past a pair of Syracuse defenders. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Buzz Williams stands well into the court while the Hokies are on defense in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Buzz Williams motions to a player for a substitution. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim holds up his hands in complaint after a Syracuse foul. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hokies head coach Buzz Williams celebrates a three point shot that kept the Hokies rally going late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hokies coach Buzz Williams clutches a towel as the Hokies attempt to comeback from a large first half deficit. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies huddle up before a pair of free throws. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Ahmed HIll stands on the baseline as Syracuse is on the free throw line with a minute to go. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Ahmed Hill reacts to a last second buzzer beater miss that would have given the Hokies the win. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim shakes hands with Shane Henry after the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hokies head coach Buzz Williams walks off the court covered in sweat after post-game handshakes. The Hokies lost 68-66. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)