Writer archives: Ben Lofy
Contact Ben: bglofy@syr.edu
Syracuse volleyball’s captains blend distinct paths to boost team’s bond
Marie Laurio, Abby Nicholson and Yuka Urano all had vastly different journeys to Syracuse, but as captains, the trio has helped strengthen the bond of a brand-new team. After losing its opening two games, SU has won four of its last five. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball sweeps Canisius, improves to 4-3
Syracuse volleyball returned to the win column Sunday after sweeping Canisius. Kiernan Stamey and Emma Williams nabbed double-digit kills, Yuka Urano had double-digit digs for the third straight game and Charis Burge had 29 assists. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball falls in 4 sets to Arkansas in home opener
Despite winning the third set, 29 attack errors doomed Syracuse volleyball in its home opener as it fell 3-1 to Arkansas Wednesday. Read More »
Mira Ledermueller left SU to regain form. Now, she’s back to what she knows.
Mira Ledermueller left Syracuse for UT Arlington after her 361 sophomore year assists fell short of her freshman year total of 449. At UTA, she nearly doubled that total. Now, the setter is back at SU for her senior year. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball sweeps UAlbany for 2nd straight win, improves to 2-2
Syracuse volleyball swept UAlbany Friday for its second-straight sweep. The victory was SU’s most complete defensive game of the season, as it tallied 44 digs and 18 block assists. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball opens season with 3-0 loss to Cincinnati
Syracuse volleyball opened its 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to Cincinnati Saturday, its 12th straight defeat dating back to 2025. The Orange kept the first two sets competitive before falling 25-11 in the third. Read More »
4 questions Syracuse volleyball must answer in 2026
After starting 13-6 in 2025, Syracuse volleyball lost eleven games in a row to end the season. Our beat writer lists out four key questions SU and its brand-new roster must answer throughout the 2026 campaign. Read More »
Syracuse volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Following a 13-win campaign, Syracuse volleyball released its 2026 schedule Thursday, which starts with three early tournaments and ends with 20 ACC games. SU only returns one player from 2025. Read More »
Margarita Kotok brings competitive edge to SU as assistant coach
Margarita Kotok, the newest member of SU tennis’ coaching staff, recently finished her first season as an assistant coach. Read More »
Data Dive: Numbers behind Syracuse tennis’ worst season since 2014
In early nonconference play, it seemed Syracuse tennis had turned a corner. But against robust ACC foes, SU saw its doubles success, and in turn its record, tumble. Our beat writer shares more statistics defining the Orange's woeful season. Read More »
Despite late efforts, Syracuse comes up short in singles in season finale
Syracuse tennis’ singles won just one of four finished singles matches in its regular season finale against Clemson Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse loses to Florida State 4-2, falls to 2-8 in ACC play
Syracuse tennis fell to 2-8 in ACC play with a 4-2 loss to Florida State Sunday. Serafima Shastova and Emma Scaldalai had impressive performances, but their teammates struggled in the defeat. Read More »
Syracuse falls to No. 9 NC State 7-0, drops to 2-6 in ACC play
Syracuse’s ACC frustrations continued with a 7-0 sweep by No. 9 NC State Sunday afternoon. The Orange only won one set on the day, falling to 2-6 in conference play with the loss. Read More »
Syracuse falls to 1-4 in ACC play with 4-2 loss to Stanford
Syracuse tennis’ ACC woes continued Friday as it fell 4-2 to Stanford. The Orange were without Nelly Knezkova due to illness, which doomed them to their fourth conference loss in five matches. Read More »
SMU’s Amelie Van Impe dominates to seal 4-2 win over Syracuse
SMU freshman Amelie Van Impe dominated Syracuse Sunday, winning her doubles match and nearly defeating Anastasia Sysoeva in singles for the Mustangs' 4-2 win. Read More »
Syracuse tennis falls below .500, suffers 2nd ACC loss to No. 19 Duke
Syracuse tennis dropped under .500 in its road loss to No. 19 Duke Sunday. The Blue Devils won the doubles point with little issue, and lost only one set to SU in singles. It dropped SU to 0-16 all-time against Duke. Read More »
Syracuse hands Buffalo’s Esmee Andresen 1st loss of season in 6-1 win
Syracuse tennis defeated Buffalo's Esmee Andresen in No. 1 singles and doubles to hand the Bulls’ star her first loss of the season. Read More »
Syracuse tennis upset by UMass 4-3, drops 3rd straight match
Syracuse tennis dropped its third consecutive game Saturday against UMass. The Orange won the doubles point early, but ultimately fell 4-3. Read More »
Syracuse tennis wins 2nd straight, beats Fordham 6-1
SU tennis beat Fordham 6-1 Sunday. The Orange faltered at times, dropping a doubles and singles match, but still pulled off the victory. Read More »
Strong doubles play powers Syracuse to season-opening 7-0 win vs. Cornell
Though doubles was one of Syracuse’s primary weaknesses in 2025, the Orange began their 2026 campaign strongly in that department, sweeping Cornell in doubles en route to a season-opening 7-0 victory. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse tennis before its 2026 season
Syracuse tennis begins its quest to snap a three-year losing streak Saturday. The Orange’s six players are all returners. Read More »
SU’s academic initiative with MLS set to expand career options for players
On Oct. 2, Syracuse University announced an academic collaboration with MLS, which opens SU academic programs to MLS athletes. Read More »
UAlbany commit Adalyn Bouley chases sectional title with Auburn High School
Last season, Adalyn Bouley led Auburn High School in goals and draw controls, but her team lost in the 2025 Section III Class B championship. Now a senior, the UAlbany commit is ready to guide Auburn to one more championship run. Read More »