Syracuse sweeps Wake Forest in an hour and 18 minutes

Coming off a 3-1 win at Duke Friday night, Syracuse (20-7, 11-5 Atlantic Coast) ended the weekend with a 3-0 victory against Wake Forest (12-16, 4-12) in a game that lasted just an hour and 18 minutes.

The Orange took the first two sets 25-16 and then commanded the Demon Deacons again in the third, 25-13.

Sophomore Leah Levert led the way for the Orange hitters, posting 12 kills, one short of her season high. She also added 11 blocks on defense.

Senior Nicolette Serratore held the back line in the victory, grabbing 14 digs for the Orange. She was aided by senior setter Gosia Wlaszczuk, who totaled eight digs and 26 assists.

The Demon Deacons struggled offensively, mustering just 30 kills over three sets, good for a .040 hitting percentage. The Orange hitters were extremely effective, tallying 41 kills over the three sets en route to a .462 hitting percentage.

SU scored 60 points in the victory behind their 41 kills and three aces. Wake Forest scored just 33 on 30 kills and two aces.

Sunday’s victory marked the fifth Orange win in its last six games and the 20th of the season.

SU is back in action at 8 p.m. on Friday in Blacksburg, Virginia, against Virginia Tech.