NCAA Board of Directors approves eligibility protection for fall athletes
Regardless of when the 2020 season takes place, or how many games they appear in, fall sports athletes will have an extra year of eligibility. Read more »
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What to know about the constantly changing status of Syracuse fall sports
The Orange’s fall teams are scheduled to open their seasons the week of Sept. 7-12, even as programs and conferences continue to cancel those competitions. Read more »
NCAA cancels fall championships for 2020, impacting 6 SU teams
Six Syracuse sports, including men's and women's soccer, will not have championships this fall after NCAA's announcement Thursday. Read more »
ACC’s coronavirus guidelines for competition, testing and more
The ACC’s coronavirus guidelines were crafted by a group of 15 medical, athletic and public health experts — including Syracuse's Brad Pike. Read more »
ACC to play 10 conference games, 1 nonconference game for football
The ACC announced fall sports will begin competing the week of Sept. 7-12. Read more »
The D.O.'s best-written sports stories of spring 2020
From Joe Girard III’s hometown legacy to the Syracuse 8’s legacy 50 years later, here are the 10 best-written sports stories from the spring 2020 semester. Read more »
Friends, family remember former SU volleyball star Carrie Urton McCaw
One of the most decorated Syracuse volleyball players ever, Carrie McCaw will be remembered for her commitment, passion and joyous ways Read more »
Former SU volleyball star Carrie Urton McCaw killed in crash
Carrie Urton McCaw, her daughter and two others were killed on Friday morning in a crash in Missouri. Read more »
Remembering the best Syracuse athletes of the decade
From football to rowing, check out the best Syracuse athletes from the past 10 years, as voted on by The D.O.'s sports staff. Read more »
The stats that defined each fall Syracuse sports team’s season
None of the Orange’s fall teams advanced past the second round of an NCAA tournament. Read more »
In Derryk Williams, Syracuse has a head coach in the making
Despite having just completed his fifth season of coaching and not having a noteworthy playing career, players and coaches who know Williams said he’s ready to become a head coach. Read more »
Polina Shemanova named to All-ACC 1st team for 2nd straight year
Shemanova was a unanimous first team selection after leading the conference in kills and points this season. Read more »
Syracuse closes regular season with straight-set win over Clemson
The Orange finished the regular season on a six-match home winning streak after dropping their first three games of the season at the Women’s Building. Read more »
Syracuse completes season sweep of Boston College in 5 sets
Polina Shemanova's game-high 24 kills led the way for an Orange comeback. Read more »
Inside Polina Shemanova and Elena Karakasi's friendship
The sophomores fuel their team on the court, but off it, the two international students are roommates and best friends. Read more »
Syracuse loses 2nd-straight game, 3-1, on road against Notre Dame
Despite beating the Fighting Irish 3-1 at home on Nov. 1, the Orange couldn't replicate their past success as they fell 3-1 on the road. Read more »
Syracuse's 5-game winning streak snapped in road loss to Louisville
The Orange lost their first match since Oct. 25 on Friday night. Read more »
Despite recent success, early season woes have forced developmental year for Syracuse
A late season push from the Orange likely comes too late to earn an NCAA tournament bid. Read more »
Polina Shemanova wins 3rd straight ACC player of the week
Shemanova has been dominant during Syracuse’s season-long five match win streak, averaging 25.8 kills per match in that span. Read more »
Syracuse never trails Virginia Tech in straight-set win
Syracuse extended its winning streak to five on Sunday with a resounding straight-set win over Virginia Tech. Read more »
Aliah Bowllan leads defensive performance in straight-set rout of Virginia Tech
Bowllan averaged six digs per set, compared to her season average of 4.09, keeping rallies alive and forcing a Hokie team that struggled throughout the match into more mistakes Read more »
Syracuse extends win streak to 4 with comeback win at Boston College
With the comeback win, Syracuse extended its winning streak to four games on Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Read more »
Syracuse turns to Abby Casiano, Dana Gardner after Marina Markova’s injury
“The shoes they (middle blockers) have to fill in, it’s crazy,” SU head coach Leonid Yelin said. Read more »
Polina Shemanova wins ACC Player of the Week after record weekend
Shemanova has won the award two straight weeks after 36 kills again Louisville on Sunday. Read more »
