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Syracuse loses to West Virginia, 3-0, ends season in quarterfinals of NIVC

SU held leads in all three sets but couldn't finish and saw its season end. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm


Gorelina’s return to the lineup helps Syracuse into the final 8 of the NIVC

The junior outside hitter's return to the lineup allowed Leonid Yelin to shift back to the lineup he preferred using all season, he said. Read More »

December 1, 2017 at 10:49 pm


Syracuse qualifies for NIVC, to face Albany on Thursday afternoon

By finishing as the highest ranked Atlantic Coast Conference team not in the NCAA tournament, Syracuse got an automatic bid to the NIVC. Read More »

November 27, 2017 at 2:12 am


Louisville comes back to top Syracuse, 3-2, in regular season finale

The Orange held a 2-1 lead in the match before the Cardinals won the final two sets to clinch the win and the ACC regular-season title. Read More »

November 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm


Kendra Lukacs finds herself without a spot in the lineup

Kendra Lukacs has been fully healthy for weeks now, but the performance of Ella Saada as her replacement has made it difficult for Lukacs to find playing time. Read More »

November 22, 2017 at 4:24 pm


After falling in opening set, Syracuse rips off 3 straight sets en route to win

Syracuse downed division rival Duke in four sets, extending its home win streak to four games on Sunday afternoon. Read More »

November 19, 2017 at 4:18 pm


NBC broadcaster, Syracuse University alumnus Mike Tirico receives sports media award

Mike Tirico will be hosting NBC’s coverage of the 2018 winter olympics. Read More »

November 15, 2017 at 12:26 am


With NCAA tournament out of reach, Syracuse looks to new postseason opportunity

A four game losing streak has seen Syracuse’s chances of making the NCAA tournament disappear, but a new tournament, the National Invitational Volleyball Championship, gives the Orange a chance at postseason volleyball. Read More »

November 13, 2017 at 9:47 pm


Syracuse drops 3rd consecutive conference road game to Florida State

In a game of runs, Syracuse could only muster up one set win, falling in its third consecutive conference road game to Florida State Friday night. Read More »

November 10, 2017 at 9:43 pm


Syracuse benefitting from video review, wants system expanded to all games

The technology is available and it’s being used for some ACC games. Now, Syracuse wants to see video replay expanded to every game. Read More »

November 7, 2017 at 9:45 pm


Syracuse drops second consecutive road game in straight set loss to North Carolina

Syracuse fell in a 4-0 hole to North Carolina and never managed to climb out of that hole in its straight-set loss. Read More »

November 5, 2017 at 4:23 pm


Ella Saada might be a freshman, but she is one of Syracuse's most experienced players

With her playing background and experience, Ella Saada may be considered a freshman, but she’s one of the most experienced players on the Syracuse roster. Read More »

October 30, 2017 at 9:27 pm


Syracuse overcomes sluggish start to down Virginia Tech in straight sets

The Orange opened the match with some errors and mishits, but the team cleaned up in its second set to thump Virginia Tech. Read More »

October 27, 2017 at 11:02 pm


Depth allows Syracuse's offense to roll on despite injuries

With multiple key players missing stretches of games this season, the Syracuse offense has not missed a beat, increasing efficiency numbers across the board. Read More »

October 25, 2017 at 12:24 am


Offense paces Syracuse in 3-0 win at Clemson

Behind strong individual performances from outside hitters and several runs, Syracuse made quick work of Clemson. Read More »

October 22, 2017 at 3:15 pm


Ebangwese fueling Syracuse’s success with spirit and energy

Even in pressure situations, Santita Ebangwese’s lighthearted demeanor can be seen. Read More »

October 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm


Despite Syracuse's efficiency on offense, Pittsburgh downs SU in straight sets

After losing the first matchup against Pittsburgh, 3-1, the Orange improved its offensive efficiency by 56 points. But it was not enough to down the Panthers. Read More »

October 13, 2017 at 5:29 pm


Syracuse wins fifth straight with 3-set sweep over Boston College

Ella Saada and Anastasiya Gorelina led Syracuse with double-digit kills as the Orange moved to 6-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Read More »

October 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm


Back from injury, Jalissa Trotter sets up Syracuse

Since returning to the starting lineup two weeks ago after an injury, Trotter has led the Orange to five wins in its last six games. Read More »

October 11, 2017 at 1:39 am


Clean offense leads Syracuse past Georgia Tech, 3-0

Syracuse played clean bumps, sets and spikes to oust the Yellow Jackets in a Sunday sweep. Read More »

October 8, 2017 at 5:59 pm


Height dominance up front leads Syracuse past Clemson in straight-sets, 3-0

Syracuse's height allowed the Orange to dominate both defensively and offensively, claiming the victory in the three-set minimum. Read More »

October 7, 2017 at 12:03 am


Syracuse pulls out 4-set road win at Duke

The Orange rode its second-best hitting percentage of the season to the road victory. Read More »

September 28, 2017 at 10:58 pm


Joe Stray dropped boxing career to expose the sport to others

Stray, a former boxer, quit the sport and now works as a research assistant in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamic. He trains other boxers and is also featured in an upcoming film. Read More »

September 14, 2017 at 5:52 pm