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Gorelina’s return to the lineup helps Syracuse into the final 8 of the NIVC
The junior outside hitter's return to the lineup allowed Leonid Yelin to shift back to the lineup he preferred using all season, he said. Read More »
Syracuse downs Albany, 3-1, in opening round of NIVC
The Orange fell in the first set, but bounced back with three straight en route to a four-set victory over the Great Danes. Read More »
Syracuse qualifies for NIVC, to face Albany on Thursday afternoon
By finishing as the highest ranked Atlantic Coast Conference team not in the NCAA tournament, Syracuse got an automatic bid to the NIVC. Read More »
Louisville comes back to top Syracuse, 3-2, in regular season finale
The Orange held a 2-1 lead in the match before the Cardinals won the final two sets to clinch the win and the ACC regular-season title. Read More »
Syracuse wins 3rd straight, downing Notre Dame in 5 sets
Syracuse wins third straight game, downing Notre Dame in five sets. Read More »
Kendra Lukacs finds herself without a spot in the lineup
Kendra Lukacs has been fully healthy for weeks now, but the performance of Ella Saada as her replacement has made it difficult for Lukacs to find playing time. Read More »
After falling in opening set, Syracuse rips off 3 straight sets en route to win
Syracuse downed division rival Duke in four sets, extending its home win streak to four games on Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Syracuse breaks 4-game losing streak with 3-1 victory over Wake Forest
The Orange tied a season-high in service aces to dominate the Demon Deacons in a win. Read More »
Syracuse aims to improve in late-set situations
The Orange has not had the right players in the right situations to finish, leading to mental and physical errors, head coach Leonid Yelin said. Read More »
With NCAA tournament out of reach, Syracuse looks to new postseason opportunity
A four game losing streak has seen Syracuse’s chances of making the NCAA tournament disappear, but a new tournament, the National Invitational Volleyball Championship, gives the Orange a chance at postseason volleyball. Read More »
Syracuse drops 4th straight game, this time to Miami, 3-1
The Orange won the first set but never clawed back in the last three to lose to Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Read More »
Syracuse drops 3rd consecutive conference road game to Florida State
In a game of runs, Syracuse could only muster up one set win, falling in its third consecutive conference road game to Florida State Friday night. Read More »
Syracuse benefitting from video review, wants system expanded to all games
The technology is available and it’s being used for some ACC games. Now, Syracuse wants to see video replay expanded to every game. Read More »
First-set wins have been key for Syracuse this season
SU’s first set success matches its overall record again this season, and its players have made a conscious effort to bring aggression and intensity right from the opening serve. Read More »
Syracuse drops second consecutive road game in straight set loss to North Carolina
Syracuse fell in a 4-0 hole to North Carolina and never managed to climb out of that hole in its straight-set loss. Read More »
Syracuse falls in straight sets to North Carolina State
Syracuse fell behind early, dropping the first set by 14. Over the next two sets, the Orange found its footing but could not fend off North Carolina State, falling in straight sets. Read More »
Injuries and formation changes allow success for all 3 Syracuse setters this season
All three setters were given playing time in the Orange’s first game of the season against Siena on Aug. 25, and it hasn't stopped since. Read More »
Ella Saada might be a freshman, but she is one of Syracuse's most experienced players
With her playing background and experience, Ella Saada may be considered a freshman, but she’s one of the most experienced players on the Syracuse roster. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse beats Virginia, 3-0
The best images from dominant defensive performance from the Orange. Read More »
Syracuse's defense helps fend off Virginia in straight-set victory
Despite Virginia's runs in the second and third set, Syracuse's defense tightened, bouncing back to propel the Orange to another straight-set win on Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Syracuse runs past Virginia in straight sets with strong finishes
Syracuse thumped a struggling Virginia by coming from behind or breaking a tie in two of the three sets. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse handles Virginia Tech, 3-0
The Orange took care of the Hokies in straight-sets, even after coming out of the gate slow to start the first set. Read More »
Syracuse dispatches Virginia Tech, 3-0, behind all-around showing from senior Amber Witherspoon
The blocker had seven kills and six blocks, registering a .429 hitting percentage. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes sluggish start to down Virginia Tech in straight sets
The Orange opened the match with some errors and mishits, but the team cleaned up in its second set to thump Virginia Tech. Read More »