Front row propels Syracuse to a 4-set victory over Wake Forest
While the front row totaled 19 blocks, there was still agreement the team could improve heading into Sunday’s matchup versus Virginia Tech. Read more »
Volleyball
Polina Shemanova records 19 kills, 42 total attacks in Syracuse victory
In the middle of the third set, SU went on a 4-0 run to lead the Demon Deacons 7-5. Shemanova served each time. Read more »
Markova and Shemanova lead Syracuse to straight-set win over Duke
Elena Karakasi recorded 42 of Syracuse's 50 assists in the conference win. Read more »
How Derryk Williams became the youngest associate head coach in the ACC
After being assistant coach for the Orange since 2018, Derryk Williams was promoted to associate head coach before this season. At 27, he's the youngest head coach in the ACC. Read more »
Syracuse loses ACC opener to Boston College in 4 sets, 2nd loss of the season
Syracuse dropped its ACC opener and its second game of the season against Boston College in four sets. Read more »
SU volleyball stacks up against ACC opponents before conference play
Syracuse is off to its best start since 2010-11, when the Orange won their first 17 games before finishing 23-9 overall. Read more »
SU volleyball finishes Hail State Invitational with 3-1 win over South Alabama
Syracuse stayed undefeated in the Hail State Invitational with its four set win over South Alabama. Read more »
Polina Shemanova sparks Syracuse’s 3-1 win over Jackson State
Head coach Leonid Yelin didn’t start star outside hitter Polina Shemanova but subbed her in as Jackson State pulled away. Read more »
Marina Markova records career-high 22 kills in 3-1 win over Mississippi State
Marina Markova notched 22 kills against Mississippi State, a career-high for the junior from Russia. Read more »
3 factors behind SU volleyball’s early success
“We have new people. It’s a new season, and we’ve all improved,” Elena Karasaki said. “The more we play together, the better we become.” Read more »
How Shemanova, Markova trained while in Russia during spring 2021 season
Behind Marina Markova and Polina Shemanova's training in Russia for the 2021 season. Read more »
Viktoriia Lokhmanchuk shines as Syracuse goes 2-1 at Cy-Hawk Series Tournament
After dropping the third set, SU went on a 13-4 run in the middle of the fourth to increase its lead to 8. Read more »
From SU to Cyprus: Kendra Lukacs heads overseas to play professional volleyball
Kendra Lukacs decided to make the switch to beach volleyball despite little experience. Her willingness to try new things led to her playing professionally. Read more »
Marina Markova named ACC Player of Week after weekend sweep
After recording 48 kills in Syracuse’s three wins this weekend, Marina Markova was named the ACC’s Player of the Week. Read more »
Syracuse off to best start since 2010 after convincing win over Hartford
Syracuse started the game off with a 10-0 run before Hartford even recorded its first point of the afternoon. Read more »
Shemanova, Markova dominate in route to 5-0 start for Syracuse
The Orange started 5-0 for the first time since 2015, winning — and sweeping — matches against both Yale and Quinnipiac in New Haven. Read more »
How 2 SU volleyball players' trip to Puerto Rico prepared them for faster game
“Puerto Rico as a culture, we’re not that tall,” Fernando Morales said. “Having two tall players in the middle is something we need.” Read more »
Elena Karakasi’s 4 kills, 12 assists lift SU over Albany
Setter Elena Karakasi finished with 12 total assists and 4 kills in SU's 3-0 win over Albany. Read more »
Shemanova’s serves prove difficult for Albany’s defense in 3-0 win
Polina Shemanova, SU's team leader in aces, added to her season total with three more on Saturday against Albany. Read more »
Defense from outside hitters leads Syracuse to 2 wins in doubleheader
Syracuse's defense recorded 110 kills in two games throughout its season-opening wins over Buffalo and UConn. Read more »
Shemanova, Franco lead Syracuse attack in wins over Buffalo, UConn
Syracuse volleyball opened its season by combining for 110 digs in wins against visiting Buffalo and Connecticut. Read more »
Syracuse enters 2021 season aiming for ‘postseason’ success
With Polina Shemanova and Marina Markova returning to the lineup, SU volleyball hopes to make its first NCAA Tournament since 2018. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball announces 2021 schedule
Syracuse will play 18 conference games and 12 nonconference games as part of its 2021 schedule. Read more »
Lauren Hogan named to 2020-21 ACC All-Freshman team
Lauren Hogan is the fourth SU player to earn ACC All-Freshman Team honors. Read more »
