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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech's comeback falls short in loss to Syracuse in ACC basketball

Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire reacts to a Syracuse basket during the second half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) attempts a shot during the second half against Syracuse in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Akai Fleming (0) attempts a three-point basket against Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire walks off of the court after their loss against Syracuse in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) greets Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf (3) after their NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) and Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman (1) celebrate their win against Georgia Tech in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) drives against Syracuse forward William Kyle III (42) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf (3) attempts a shot against Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Kam Craft (12) attempts a three-point basket against Syracuse forward Kiyan Anthony (7) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo (11) brings the ball up the court during the second half against Syracuse of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) drives against Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington (1) brings the ball up the court during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo (11) attempts a free throw during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire reacts to a play during the second half against Syracuse in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo (11) attempts a shot against Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Chas Kelley III (7) drives against Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Chas Kelley III (7) attempts a shot during the second half against the Syracuse in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf (3) attempts a shot against Syracuse guard Nate Kingz (4) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire reacts to a play during the first half against Syracuse of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo (11) attempts a shot against Syracuse forward Sadiq White Jr. (0) and forward Ibrahim Souare (10) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech center Cole Kirouac (8) attempts a shot against Syracuse forward Kiyan Anthony (7) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) reacts to making a basket during the first half against Georgia Tech of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo (11) talks with a trainer after getting injured during the first half against Syracuse of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Syracuse guard J.J. Starling (2) reacts to a basket by a teammate during the first half against Georgia Tech of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Kowacie Reeves Jr. (14) grabs a ball away from Syracuse forward Sadiq White Jr. (0) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Chas Kelley III (7) drives against Syracuse guard Naithan George (11) and forward Sadiq White Jr. (0) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech guard Akai Fleming (0) drives against Syracuse guard J.J. Starling (2) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech forward Kowacie Reeves Jr. (14) attempts a shot against Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech center Peyton Marshall (5) makes a move against Syracuse forward William Kyle III (42) during the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia Tech head coach Damon Stoudamire reacts to a Syracuse basket during the second half in a NCAA men’s basketball game at McCamish Pavilion, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost 82-72 to Syracuse. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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