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Friends, family remember former SU volleyball star Carrie Urton McCaw
One of the most decorated Syracuse volleyball players ever, Carrie McCaw will be remembered for her commitment, passion and joyous ways Read More »
The stats that defined each fall Syracuse sports team’s season
None of the Orange’s fall teams advanced past the second round of an NCAA tournament. Read More »
In Derryk Williams, Syracuse has a head coach in the making
Despite having just completed his fifth season of coaching and not having a noteworthy playing career, players and coaches who know Williams said he’s ready to become a head coach. Read More »
Polina Shemanova named to All-ACC 1st team for 2nd straight year
Shemanova was a unanimous first team selection after leading the conference in kills and points this season. Read More »
Syracuse closes regular season with straight-set win over Clemson
The Orange finished the regular season on a six-match home winning streak after dropping their first three games of the season at the Women’s Building. Read More »
Syracuse completes season sweep of Boston College in 5 sets
Polina Shemanova's game-high 24 kills led the way for an Orange comeback. Read More »
Inside Polina Shemanova and Elena Karakasi's friendship
The sophomores fuel their team on the court, but off it, the two international students are roommates and best friends. Read More »
Syracuse loses 2nd-straight game, 3-1, on road against Notre Dame
Despite beating the Fighting Irish 3-1 at home on Nov. 1, the Orange couldn't replicate their past success as they fell 3-1 on the road. Read More »
Syracuse's 5-game winning streak snapped in road loss to Louisville
The Orange lost their first match since Oct. 25 on Friday night. Read More »
Despite recent success, early season woes have forced developmental year for Syracuse
A late season push from the Orange likely comes too late to earn an NCAA tournament bid. Read More »
Polina Shemanova wins 3rd straight ACC player of the week
Shemanova has been dominant during Syracuse’s season-long five match win streak, averaging 25.8 kills per match in that span. Read More »
Syracuse never trails Virginia Tech in straight-set win
Syracuse extended its winning streak to five on Sunday with a resounding straight-set win over Virginia Tech. Read More »
Aliah Bowllan leads defensive performance in straight-set rout of Virginia Tech
Bowllan averaged six digs per set, compared to her season average of 4.09, keeping rallies alive and forcing a Hokie team that struggled throughout the match into more mistakes Read More »
Syracuse extends win streak to 4 with comeback win at Boston College
With the comeback win, Syracuse extended its winning streak to four games on Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Read More »
Syracuse turns to Abby Casiano, Dana Gardner after Marina Markova’s injury
“The shoes they (middle blockers) have to fill in, it’s crazy,” SU head coach Leonid Yelin said. Read More »
Polina Shemanova wins ACC Player of the Week after record weekend
Shemanova has won the award two straight weeks after 36 kills again Louisville on Sunday. Read More »
Polina Shemanova's school-record 36 kills leads SU to 3-2 win over Louisville
In the game’s most clutch moments, the Orange stepped up, upsetting the ACC’s third best team. Read More »
Formation change leads to season-high digs in five-set win over Louisville
Syracuse recorded a season-high 87 digs in Sunday's win. Read More »
Syracuse bounces back from error-plagued 1st set in upset win over Notre Dame
After a first set filled with miscues and uncharacteristic mistakes, the Orange showed their resilience and went on to win the next three sets and beat the ACC’s second-best team. Read More »
Ella Saada and Polina Shemanova power Syracuse 3-1 over Notre Dame
The Orange lost the first set before rolling over the Fighting Irish to win their second-straight ACC game. Read More »
Polina Shemanova named ACC player of the week
Syracuse’s offensive star recorded 45 kills this past weekend, including 22 in the team’s victory over North Carolina State. Read More »
Setter Elena Karakasi plays pivotal role in Syracuse’s offense
After playing in three of 19 games last season, setter Elena Karakasi has appeared in 61 of 62 sets so far this year —she is the glue keeping Syracuse’s offense alive. Read More »
Syracuse defeats North Carolina State in straight sets to end 3-game losing streak
After road losses to Miami, Florida State and North Carolina, the Orange defeat the Wolfpack in a narrow victory Read More »
Syracuse drops 3rd-straight match in 3-1 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse struggled to produce much offense outside of Polina Shemanova, who racked up game-high 23 kills. Read More »