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Writer: Andrew Crane

Guzal Yusupova’s 2,500-mile journey to Syracuse was 2 years in the making

Guzal Yusupova’s lack of English, and low SAT and TOFEL scores, prevented her from playing for programs like Syracuse two years ago Read More »

January 22, 2019 at 11:30 pm


Jacob Wittig creates his own legacy at No. 21 University of Rochester

Three decades after his father starred in football and baseball, Wittig leads Yellowjackets on the court. Read More »

January 21, 2019 at 8:55 pm


Gabriela Knutson’s bounce back performance fuels Syracuse’s 5-2 win over Columbia

Knutson bounced back from a three-set contest yesterday and helped score SU's first two points. Read More »

January 20, 2019 at 5:12 pm


Guzal Yusupova stars in 1st match as Syracuse tops Brown

Yusupova stepped up when Gabriela Knutson and Miranda Ramirez faltered against Brown. Read More »

January 19, 2019 at 4:15 pm


Jeremy Harris finds home at Buffalo after searching for 3 years

Harris’ path to Buffalo has humble beginnings in military school and junior college. He leads the Bulls into the Carrier Dome on Tuesday. Read More »

December 17, 2018 at 2:50 pm


Ebangwese, Bowllan’s path dates back to elementary school

After spending more than a decade attending the same school and playing on the same team, Santita Ebangwese and Aliah Bowllan’s time together is winding down Read More »

November 28, 2018 at 7:44 am


Syracuse qualifies for 1st-ever NCAA tournament, to play Yale

The Orange will play Yale in the first round on Nov. 30 in State College, Pennsylvania. Read More »

November 25, 2018 at 8:36 pm


Syracuse cruises to large lead, uses backups in dominant 3-0 win over Virginia Tech

The Orange got their fifth win in a row in an easy win over the Hokies. Read More »

November 18, 2018 at 3:28 pm


Erin Little uses professional experience in Finland to prepare SU players

After spending one season playing for OrPo Volleyball Club in Finland, Little was training in Syracuse when Yelin offered her a volunteer assistant position. She hasn’t left since. Read More »

November 8, 2018 at 12:46 am


Jesse Hunt’s return from injury keys Eastern Washington’s success

Hunt is tasked with helping replace EWU legend, Bogdan Bliznyuk. Read More »

November 6, 2018 at 8:08 am


Explosive rushing attack leads Cicero-North Syracuse to Section III Class AA repeat

Jaiquawn McGriff and Jeremiah Willis both broke long touchdown runs, with McGriff going for 43 yards and Willis sprinting for 77. Read More »

November 3, 2018 at 10:41 pm


Syracuse swept by Notre Dame to snap 2-game winning streak

The Orange had their lowest hitting percentage of the season in the loss on the road. Read More »

October 26, 2018 at 9:36 pm


SU looking for balance between improving serves, resting injured players

Despite having players dealing with wear and tear, Syracuse need their health in order to help the Orange improve in the second half. Read More »

October 24, 2018 at 10:16 pm


After nearly quitting, Christina Oyawale uses volleyball to form legacy

Christina Oyawale told her high school coaches one practice that she was quitting to take a job at Checkers. Six years later, she’s a redshirt senior at SU. Read More »

October 22, 2018 at 11:06 pm


Oyawale, Yastrub step up in place of benched Witherspoon in SU’s 3-1 win over NC State

Witherspoon was benched midway through the second set due to lack of energy and support Read More »

October 21, 2018 at 7:21 pm


Syracuse unable to capitalize off of 2-0 set lead, drops 3-2 heartbreaker to Florida State

The Orange dropped three straight sets after jumping out to a 2-0 lead. Read More »

October 14, 2018 at 6:40 pm


Kendra Lukacs, Ella Saada step up in Syracuse’s 3-1 win over Miami

Lukacs and Saada had 18 kills, 48 total attacks and 23 digs, and provided the complement to Polina Shemanova and Santita Ebangwese that Syracuse needed. Read More »

October 12, 2018 at 11:17 pm


Syracuse overwhelmed by No. 3 North Carolina in 7-1 loss

Seven different players scored for the Tar Heels, whose dominance in set pieces helped defeat the Orange. Read More »

October 7, 2018 at 6:12 pm


Orange drop 3-1 decision to No. 8 Pittsburgh

Syracuse was unable to break its losing streak against ranked opponents and Pittsburgh during Friday night’s loss to the Panthers Read More »

October 5, 2018 at 9:46 pm


Orange seek 1st win over ranked opponent since 2015

Syracuse looks to use experiences from matches against ranked opponents to defeat Pittsburgh on Friday. Read More »

October 3, 2018 at 11:13 pm


Polina Shemanova leads way with 21 kills as SU defeats Wake Forest 3-1

Syracuse moves to 3-0 in ACC play for first time since joining the conference five years ago. Read More »

September 28, 2018 at 10:27 pm


SU seniors take charge seeking program’s 1st NCAA tournament

Last season, the Orange qualified for the first postseason tournament in program history. The NIVC wasn’t what they were looking for, however. Read More »

September 25, 2018 at 9:24 pm


Molly Nethercott seeks expanded role after SU loses its top 2 defenders

In Jessica Vigna and Alana O’Neill’s combined 146 games played over their collegiate career, they started all but three games. Now, Molly Nethercott looks to fill their role. Read More »

September 18, 2018 at 7:41 pm


Defensive mishaps plague No. 10 Syracuse in loss against No. 1 Connecticut

Despite tallying the same amount of shots, Connecticut defeated Syracuse 3-0. Read More »

September 9, 2018 at 7:14 pm