Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim speaks with Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young before the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Virginia Tech cheerleaders participate in pre-game ceremonies. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

The Hokies bench celebrates a three point make in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Jalen Cone dribbles the ball in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley is fouled by two Syracuse defenders in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley tries to drive to the basket in the first half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley picks up his dribble to find an open pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley tries to dribble around a pair of Syracuse defenders. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede rises up for a three point shot in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Tyrece Radford drives to the basket in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hunter Catoor chases after a loose ball after a Syracuse turnover. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Head coach Mike Young high fives Tyrece Radford at the start of a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Wabissa Bede attempts a mid-range jumper in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Landers Nolley turns the ball over late in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts to a foul call against his team in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

A Virginia Tech fan dances in the stands during a break in the action. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Hokies head coach Mike Young reacts as the Hokies fail to overcome Syracuse late in the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)