Syracuse’s defensive improvements lead to 2nd-straight-set victory over BC
The Orange overshadowed the Eagles’ defensively with 42 digs and 8 blocks. Read more »
Volleyball
SU finishes fall season with 3-0 win against BC behind Markova’s 14 kills
Marina Markova had 14 kills while Ella Saada added 13 for the Orange, who closed their fall season with back-to-back wins against the Eagles. Read more »
Offensive improvements aid Syracuse in straight-set rout
Offensive improvements allowed Syracuse to break its four-game losing streak in Friday's game against Boston College. Read more »
Syracuse beats Boston College, 3-0, to break 4-game losing streak
Syracuse broke its four-game losing streak in a 3-0 sweep against Boston College. Read more »
Syracuse falls to No. 14 in AVCA poll amid 4-game losing streak
Syracuse lost both of its games against Louisville last weekend — not winning a set in either match — and has lost four-straight overall. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball's serving falters during its 4-game losing streak
In 2019, Syracuse volleyball had the 5th best serving in the ACC, now they are sitting in 12th after the first six games of 2020. Read more »
Marina Markova's move to the middle is like she's been there 'all her life'
Inside sophomore Marina Markova’s seamless transition from outside hitter to middle blocker last season. Read more »
Syracuse swept by Louisville in 3rd consecutive straight-set loss
It was SU's third straight-set loss in as many games and fourth straight loss after starting the season 2-0 against Pitt. Read more »
No. 8 SU commits season-high 31 errors in straight-set loss to Louisville
Polina Shemanova struggled in Syracuse’s third straight loss of the season. Read more »
European volleyball players adjust to life in Syracuse, new style of play
The NCAA has slightly different rules than the European Volleyball Confederation, forcing Syracuse's international players to adjust. Read more »
Syracuse falls 3 spots to No. 8 in AVCA poll
The Orange fell three spots after losing two games to then-No. 6 Notre Dame. Read more »
Syracuse offense searches for compliments to Polina Shemanova
Syracuse volleyball finds offensive strengths in a slew of players to compliment Polina Shemanova in Marina Markova. Read more »
Syracuse loses in straight sets, drops 2nd consecutive game to Notre Dame
The Orange found it difficult to string points together, especially in the final two sets. Read more »
No. 5 Syracuse falls to Notre Dame, 3-1, for 1st loss of season
Syracuse struggled defensively against the Fighting Irish's powerful attack, dropping its first game after sweeping Pittsburgh last weekend. Read more »
After season-opening sweep, Syracuse rises to No. 5 in AVCA poll
Syracuse was ranked in the ACVA poll for the first time after defeating Pittsburgh twice to open the season. Read more »
Polina Shemanova wins co-ACC Player of the Week following sweep of Pitt
After helping lead the Orange to back-to-back victories over defending ACC champion Pittsburgh, the conference named Polina Shemanova co-ACC Player of the Week. Read more »
SU’s defensive play, led by Lauren Hogan, propels it to 3-0 win over Pitt
Hogan led Syracuse with 15 digs and helped the Orange sweep their two-game series against the Panthers in the Women's Building. Read more »
Syracuse sweeps weekend series after straight-set victory over Pitt
Strong performances from bench players and mistakes by the Panthers helped the Orange hand Pitt its first straight-sets loss since August 2017. Read more »
Syracuse uses 16 blocks to hold off Pittsburgh in 3-2 season-opening win
Polina Shemanova's 18 kills and setter Elena Karakasi's 51 assists helped lead Syracuse to its season-opening win against the Panthers. Read more »
SU's scoring runs propel it past Pittsburgh, 3-2
Syracuse beat Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015. SU's season-opener was a thrilling, five-set victory over the ACC defending champions. Read more »
Volleyball begins unusual season including a masked match, new guidelines
SU players will wear masks during their game against Louisville this season in order to comply with the Cardinals' added COVID-19 restrictions. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball releases 8-game schedule
The eight-game season features four weekend matchups against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. Read more »
SU alumna Christina Oyawale rises to top assistant coach at Clarkson
In her first year as a coach, she helped guide the Golden Knights to a district championship and an Elite Eight appearance. Read more »
With 11 of 13 players returning, SU volleyball poses offensive threat
Without libero Aliah Bowllan, the Orange have a defensive hole to fill. Read more »
