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With at least 11 players departing, what’s next for Syracuse volleyball?

Syracuse volleyball is losing at least 11 players for the second straight offseason. Head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam must retool the team in the transfer portal to synthesize a roster with seven returners and five freshmen. Read More »

December 9, 2025 at 9:58 pm


Syracuse fails to limit Robert Morris’ 1st line in 2-2 tie, shootout loss

Tasked with combatting Robert Morris' first offensive line, the Orange struggled to limit the Patriots. Alaina Giampietro carried the load with a regulation goal, shootout goal and game-high 10 shots on net. Read More »

December 6, 2025 at 8:01 pm


Syracuse silenced in 1-0 loss to Robert Morris

Syracuse fell 1-0 to Robert Morris for its first loss in 13 days. Despite winning the shot battle by 13, the Orange failed to convert, as Colonials goaltender Maggie Hatch notched a 36-save shutout Read More »

December 5, 2025 at 10:24 pm


Ava Drabyk named AHA Goaltender of the Week

Syracuse goaltender Ava Drabyk earned Atlantic Hockey America’s Goaltender of the Week honors, the conference announced Tuesday. The freshman’s recorded a 96.7% save percentage in SU’s last three games. Read More »

December 2, 2025 at 2:29 pm


Emma Gnade notches hat trick, Syracuse shuts out RPI 3-0

Syracuse shut out RPI 3-0 behind a hat trick from center Emma Gnade. Two of her three goals came in the waning moments, while goaltender Ava Drabyk held her own in net, stopping all 17 shots for her second clean sheet of the season. Read More »

November 29, 2025 at 7:49 pm


Syracuse swept by Clemson, extends longest losing streak in 2 years to 10

Syracuse was swept by Clemson for its 10th straight loss, its longest drought since its 2-26 campaign two years ago. Read More »

November 25, 2025 at 5:03 pm


Syracuse remains winless for 5th straight game in 3-2 loss to Mercyhurst

Syracuse goaltender Ava Drabyk notched 31 saves for the second straight contest, but it wasn’t enough to match the Lakers’ attack Saturday. Read More »

November 22, 2025 at 6:20 pm


Syracuse ties Mercyhurst 2-2, gains AHA point with shootout win

Syracuse tied Mercyhurst 2-2 Friday behind Ava Drabyk’s 31 saves and Celia Wiegand’s late game-tying goal. The Orange won the ensuing 1-0 shootout, in which Heidi Knoll recorded their lone tally and Drabyk stopped all three Lakers shots. Read More »

November 21, 2025 at 10:13 pm


Position switch revitalizes Marie Laurio’s Syracuse volleyball career

Former outside hitter Marie Laurio struggled to remain a fixture in Syracuse’s rotation. Her play’s improved since switching to right-side hitter. Read More »

November 19, 2025 at 9:35 pm


Syracuse drops 7th straight in 4-set loss to NC State

After taking the first set Sunday, Syracuse volleyball dropped three straight to NC State to suffer its seventh straight loss. Read More »

November 16, 2025 at 4:45 pm


Gabriella McLaughlin breaks offensive slump with 21 kills in loss to Wake Forest

Gabriella McLaughlin notched a match-high 21 kills, breaking through her coldest stretch of the season Friday against Wake Forest. Read More »

November 14, 2025 at 10:11 pm


Syracuse ice hockey suffers from poor special teams play in 6-7 start

Syracuse ice hockey’s penalty-kill and power-play units sit near the bottom of the Atlantic Hockey America in both areas. Special teams play must improve with games against the conference’s top two teams on the docket. Read More »

November 10, 2025 at 9:20 pm


Syracuse’s pin hitters flash defensive versatility in loss vs. Clemson

Syracuse’s pin hitters displayed their two-way versatility in a four-set loss to Clemson Friday. The offense wasn’t always clicking for Gabriella McLaughlin or Marie Laurio, but they kept plays alive with their defense in Reese Teves’ absence. Read More »

November 7, 2025 at 10:28 pm


How has Syracuse replaced Veronica Sierzant after her season-ending injury?

Syracuse volleyball lost setter Veronica Sierzant on Oct. 8 to a shin fracture. SU has turned to its underclassmen to replace her. Read More »

October 27, 2025 at 10:02 pm


BC sweeps Syracuse in home-and-home series 2nd leg

Syracuse dropped the second leg of its home-and-home series with Boston College Friday after committing 21 errors. Read More »

October 24, 2025 at 9:06 pm


Syracuse erases 2-1 deficit in narrow 5-set victory over BC

Syracuse came back from down 2-1 after trailing in the fourth set to defeat Boston College 3-2. The Orange were spearheaded by Gabriella McLaughlin’s 22 kills and Tehya Maeva’s season-high 54 assists. Read More »

October 22, 2025 at 10:47 pm


Ava Drabyk named AHA Rookie of the Week

Ava Drabyk earned AHA Rookie of the Week honors after holding Delaware to one goal on 48 shot attempts in Syracuse's sweep of the Blue Hens. Read More »

October 21, 2025 at 3:37 pm


Syracuse posts 4th-worst attack rate of season in loss to No. 21 UNC

Syracuse posted a 14.3% attack rate in its Sunday loss to No. 21 UNC, the fourth-worst mark of its campaign. Read More »

October 19, 2025 at 6:21 pm


Syracuse notches 1st ACC sweep in 3 years with win over Duke

Syracuse earned its first ACC sweep since head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam’s first season in its victory over Duke Friday. Read More »

October 17, 2025 at 10:15 pm


SU agrees to multi-year deal with NHL’s Player Development program

Syracuse's Falk College of Sport will be partnering with the NHL to provide SU coursework to players and their families at a discount. Read More »

October 14, 2025 at 6:17 pm


Syracuse stays competitive, falls to No. 6 Stanford in straight sets

Syracuse was swept by No. 6 Stanford Sunday despite having strong starts to each set. The Orange were beaten at the serve 9-1 by the Cardinal. Read More »

October 12, 2025 at 4:10 pm


Syracuse drops 4th home game with 5-1 loss vs. No. 7 Quinnipiac

Syracuse committed seven penalties in its 5-1 loss to No. 7 Quinnipiac Saturday. The Bobcats converted two of them, keeping SU winless at Tennity Ice Pavilion through four contests. Read More »

October 11, 2025 at 7:06 pm


Veronica Sierzant to miss remainder of season with shin fracture

Veronica Sierzant’s third year with Syracuse comes to an end with 66 assists, 45 kills and 18 blocks in 10 appearances. Read More »

October 8, 2025 at 2:20 pm


Syracuse claims 1st victory with 3-2 win over Stonehill

Syracuse defeated Stonehill 3-2 Friday for its first victory of the 2025-26 season. The Orange claimed a commanding second-period lead in a dominant offensive performance featuring 42 shots on goal. Read More »

October 3, 2025 at 8:25 pm