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Depth allows Syracuse's offense to roll on despite injuries

With multiple key players missing stretches of games this season, the Syracuse offense has not missed a beat, increasing efficiency numbers across the board. Read More »

October 25, 2017 at 12:24 am

Syracuse relies on tip shots to outsmart opposing defenses

A well-played tip shot often yields a point and catches the opponent off guard and has become a popular move among SU’s hitters. Read More »

October 23, 2017 at 11:59 pm

Offense paces Syracuse in 3-0 win at Clemson

Behind strong individual performances from outside hitters and several runs, Syracuse made quick work of Clemson. Read More »

October 22, 2017 at 3:15 pm

Syracuse falls in 4 sets to Georgia Tech

After taking home the first set, the Orange dropped its next three en route to a four-set loss. Read More »

October 20, 2017 at 9:58 pm

Syracuse’s improved blocks and service reception are behind lowered opponent hitting percentages

Syracuse ranks 70th in the nation in opponent hitting percentage because of its improvement on service reception and blocking. Read More »

October 17, 2017 at 9:19 pm

Ebangwese fueling Syracuse’s success with spirit and energy

Even in pressure situations, Santita Ebangwese’s lighthearted demeanor can be seen. Read More »

October 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm

Despite Syracuse's efficiency on offense, Pittsburgh downs SU in straight sets

After losing the first matchup against Pittsburgh, 3-1, the Orange improved its offensive efficiency by 56 points. But it was not enough to down the Panthers. Read More »

October 13, 2017 at 5:29 pm

Inability to close out sets plagues Syracuse in straight-sets loss to Pittsburgh

The Orange relinquished leads in the first two sets, and then Pittsburgh ensured the third set wasn't close at all. Read More »

October 13, 2017 at 5:17 pm

Syracuse wins fifth straight with 3-set sweep over Boston College

Ella Saada and Anastasiya Gorelina led Syracuse with double-digit kills as the Orange moved to 6-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Read More »

October 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm

Back from injury, Jalissa Trotter sets up Syracuse

Since returning to the starting lineup two weeks ago after an injury, Trotter has led the Orange to five wins in its last six games. Read More »

October 11, 2017 at 1:39 am

Better setting boosting Syracuse's hitting percentages

This season, the Orange boast a .232 hitting percentage, ranking 76th in the nation. Read More »

October 9, 2017 at 10:40 pm

Clean offense leads Syracuse past Georgia Tech, 3-0

Syracuse played clean bumps, sets and spikes to oust the Yellow Jackets in a Sunday sweep. Read More »

October 8, 2017 at 5:59 pm

All-around performance from freshman Ella Saada pushes Syracuse past Georgia Tech, 3-0

Saada co-led the Orange in kills on Sunday with 16 and produced a .371 hitting percentage. Read More »

October 8, 2017 at 5:41 pm

Height dominance up front leads Syracuse past Clemson in straight-sets, 3-0

Syracuse's height allowed the Orange to dominate both defensively and offensively, claiming the victory in the three-set minimum. Read More »

October 7, 2017 at 12:03 am

Balanced offense propels Syracuse to 3-set sweep over Clemson

Four different players tallied kills before the Orange reached 10 points in the first set, and SU never looked back in its sweep of Clemson. Read More »

October 6, 2017 at 10:27 pm

Gallery: Syracuse sweeps Clemson out of the Women's Building

Check out our best shots from the Orange's win over the Tigers. Read More »

October 6, 2017 at 9:56 pm

Ella Saada thrives in return to hitting with Kendra Lukacs out injured

Through her first ten games of the season, Ella Saada was second on the team in kills. Then, a shoulder injury relegated her to a defensive role. Read More »

October 5, 2017 at 8:33 pm

Syracuse takes down Wake Forest in four sets as Jalissa Trotter registers 1,000th career assist

Syracuse took home its third Atlantic Coast Conference win on Sunday afternoon, downing Wake Forest on the road in four sets. Read More »

October 1, 2017 at 3:31 pm

Syracuse pulls out 4-set road win at Duke

The Orange rode its second-best hitting percentage of the season to the road victory. Read More »

September 28, 2017 at 10:58 pm

Anastasiya Gorelina's full health sparks hot streak

In Syracuse’s past seven games, Gorelina has dominated, posting at least nine kills in each of them. Read More »

September 27, 2017 at 10:34 pm

Syracuse's improvement comes from upgraded service game

The Orange currently sits at 1.25 aces per set, with 70 coming in 56 sets. That’s just 20 less aces than it accumulated last year, in 113 sets. Read More »

September 24, 2017 at 11:31 pm

Syracuse falls at Pittsburgh, 3-1

Anastasia Gorelina (13 kills) and Kendra Lukacs (12 kills) paced Syracuse on the offensive front in the loss. Read More »

September 22, 2017 at 10:37 pm

3rd set comeback propels Syracuse to win in ACC opener

A 7-0 run by the Orange not only won the set for Syracuse, but wrested control in the match as well. Read More »

September 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm

Gallery: Syracuse downs Boston College, 3-1

The Orange extended its win streak to three after downing Atlantic Coast Conference foe Boston College, 3-1. Read More »

September 20, 2017 at 9:57 pm