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Formation, personnel changes help Syracuse find winning formula
Prior to its victory last Sunday, Syracuse had struggled to produce a complete performance, having constantly shifted formations and personnel in search of a winning formula. Read More »
Syracuse defeats Virginia in straight sets to end a 3-game losing streak
The Orange never trailed in their second ACC win of the season. Read More »
Polina Shemanova's return to form powers Syracuse past Virginia in straight sets
Shemanova recorded 19 kills, 11 digs and two aces in the Orange's straight-set win. Read More »
Syracuse loses in straight-sets to No. 3 Pitt after missed set point
After escaping with the first set, Pittsburgh easily secured the next two sets, defeating Syracuse. Read More »
Aliah Bowllan returns after month-long injury in Syracuse's loss to Pittsburgh
Bowllan returned from injury and tallied 16 digs to try and keep the Orange in each set with the Panthers. Read More »
Syracuse comeback falls short in 5-set loss to Duke after saving 3 match points
The Orange trailed 14-11 in the fifth set before winning four straight points. It wasn't enough as the Blue Devils won 17-15 in the fifth set. Read More »
Syracuse's frontline improves with personnel changes in 3-2 loss to Duke
Marina Markova, who usually plays outside hitter, moved to the inside against Duke and recorded a team-high 11 blocks. Read More »
Kendra Lukacs impresses in 3-1 loss to Wake Forest
While she did play out of position, Lukacs didn’t miss a beat, tallying 10 digs. Read More »
Syracuse drops home-opener to Wake Forest in 4 sets
The Orange wasted a 24-21 lead in the fourth set to lose the match. Read More »
After an 0-4 start to the season, Syracuse’s young core has helped it get back on track
Marina Markova, Lauren Woodford and Elena Karakasi are leading a group of underclassmen an SU senior called “special.” Read More »
Syracuse rallies to win final two sets and defeat Clemson 3-2
The Orange trailed won the final set 17-15 and overcame a two sets to one deficit. Read More »
Freshman Abigail Casiano answering Syracuse’s blocker questions
Through Syracuse’s first seven games, freshman Abigail Casiano has 20 blocks, tied for the team-high. Read More »
New assistant coach Madison Drescher making an impact for Syracuse
Drescher is expected to be a key member of Syracuse’s coaching staff, following the departure of associate head coach Erin Little, who was named head coach at Cortland in late March. Read More »
Syracuse wins 2nd consecutive match in straight-sets
After losing their first four games, the Orange have responded with consecutive straight-set wins. Read More »
Syracuse gets 1st win of season, drops Kansas in straight sets
Marina Markova and Polina Shemanova combined for 32 kills. Read More »
Syracuse loses in straight sets for 4th consecutive loss
After qualifying for the NCAA tournament last season, the Orange have slumped to an 0-4 record to begin the year. Read More »
Syracuse's 3-2 loss to Morehead State cements worst start since 2016
Despite Polina Shemanova's 24 kills, Syracuse couldn't overcome its errors in a five-set loss to Morehead State Read More »
After two setters departed the team, Elena Karakasi has been thrust into the starting lineup
Last season, setter was one of the most consistent positions for an Orange squad that achieved their first NCAA tournament berth in program history. Read More »
Yuliia Yastrub’s versatility helps her take on larger role this season
With Santita Ebangwese gone, the junior’s willingness to play around the court will help Syracuse contend for a second straight NCAA tournament berth. Read More »
Inside the recruiting process that brought Polina Shemanova to Syracuse
The sophomore was convinced of coming to SU after Leonid Yelin flew to Russia in January 2018. Read More »
Syracuse drops season-opener to No. 17 Baylor in straight sets
The Orange came closest to winning a set in the third, when they lost 25-23. Read More »
6 Syracuse stats to know before the fall seasons begins
SU fall sports open their seasons over the next two weeks Read More »
Polina Shemanova named to preseason All-ACC Team
One of five rising sophomores named to the All-ACC team, Shemanova contributed to the Orange’s first NCAA tournament appearance in program history in 2018. Read More »
Madison Drescher to join Syracuse volleyball as assistant
Madison Drescher played four seasons for Oklahoma between 2015 and 2018. Read More »