Freshman Abigail Casiano answering Syracuse’s blocker questions
Through Syracuse’s first seven games, freshman Abigail Casiano has 20 blocks, tied for the team-high. Read more »
Volleyball
New assistant coach Madison Drescher making an impact for Syracuse
Drescher is expected to be a key member of Syracuse’s coaching staff, following the departure of associate head coach Erin Little, who was named head coach at Cortland in late March. Read more »
Syracuse wins 2nd consecutive match in straight-sets
After losing their first four games, the Orange have responded with consecutive straight-set wins. Read more »
Syracuse gets 1st win of season, drops Kansas in straight sets
Marina Markova and Polina Shemanova combined for 32 kills. Read more »
Syracuse loses in straight sets for 4th consecutive loss
After qualifying for the NCAA tournament last season, the Orange have slumped to an 0-4 record to begin the year. Read more »
Syracuse's 3-2 loss to Morehead State cements worst start since 2016
Despite Polina Shemanova's 24 kills, Syracuse couldn't overcome its errors in a five-set loss to Morehead State Read more »
After two setters departed the team, Elena Karakasi has been thrust into the starting lineup
Last season, setter was one of the most consistent positions for an Orange squad that achieved their first NCAA tournament berth in program history. Read more »
Yuliia Yastrub’s versatility helps her take on larger role this season
With Santita Ebangwese gone, the junior’s willingness to play around the court will help Syracuse contend for a second straight NCAA tournament berth. Read more »
Inside the recruiting process that brought Polina Shemanova to Syracuse
The sophomore was convinced of coming to SU after Leonid Yelin flew to Russia in January 2018. Read more »
Syracuse loses 2nd consecutive game in straight sets to No. 11 Marquette
The Orange lost both of their first two games in straight sets against nationally ranked opponents. Read more »
Syracuse drops season-opener to No. 17 Baylor in straight sets
The Orange came closest to winning a set in the third, when they lost 25-23. Read more »
Polina Shemanova named to preseason All-ACC Team
One of five rising sophomores named to the All-ACC team, Shemanova contributed to the Orange’s first NCAA tournament appearance in program history in 2018. Read more »
Madison Drescher to join Syracuse volleyball as assistant
Madison Drescher played four seasons for Oklahoma between 2015 and 2018. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball 2019 schedule released
Syracuse will try to repeat its historic 2018 performance against new opponents in 2019. Read more »
D.O. Sports’ 10 best-written stories of fall 2018
With the fall semester completed, we compiled a list of our 10 best-written stories from the past five months. Read more »
D.O. Sports’ 10-most newsworthy stories of fall 2018
From Andre Szmyt winning the Lou Groza award to Syracuse volleyball making its first ever NCAA Tournament, these are the 10 most newsworthy stories of the fall. Read more »
Santita Ebangwese, Polina Shemanova earn All-American honorable mentions
Polina Shemanova recorded a freshman-record 447 kills and Santita Ebangwese leads the NCAA with a .425 hitting percentage. Read more »
Syracuse falters around the net in season-ending loss to No. 8 Penn State in NCAA tournament round of 32
Syracuse, who ranked No. 2 in the country in blocks prior to Saturday, only blocked six of Penn State's attempts at the net. Read more »
Senior class ends 1st NCAA tournament run in loss to No. 8 Penn State
Seniors like Santita Ebangwese and Jalissa Trotter lost their final game in an Orange uniform in SU's first NCAA tournament run. Read more »
Polina Shemanova boosts SU to NCAA tournament win over Yale after move to back
Shemanova finished with 12 kills, six of which came in the match's final set. Read more »
Syracuse’s seniors instrumental in program’s 1st-ever NCAA tournament win
Santita Ebangwese, Amber Witherspoon and Jalissa Trotter sparked the Orange's victory to advance to the NCAA tournament's round of 32. Read more »
A look forward to Syracuse’s 1st-ever NCAA tournament appearance
The Orange are determined to prove themselves in Penn State this weekend. Read more »
Ebangwese, Bowllan’s path dates back to elementary school
After spending more than a decade attending the same school and playing on the same team, Santita Ebangwese and Aliah Bowllan’s time together is winding down Read more »
Syracuse qualifies for 1st-ever NCAA tournament, to play Yale
The Orange will play Yale in the first round on Nov. 30 in State College, Pennsylvania. Read more »
