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Syracuse wins 1st set in over 1 month but falls 3-1 to Florida State

Despite snapping a 28 set winless streak, Syracuse lost its 15th consecutive match to Florida State. Read More »

November 10, 2023 at 11:10 pm

Data Dive: SU volleyball experiences growing pains in historically poor season

With poor blocking and digging, SU has allowed opponents to hit .303, giving them the third-worst mark in the country. Read More »

November 8, 2023 at 12:16 am

Syracuse falls 3-0 to Boston College in 8th consecutive straight-set loss

The Orange recorded 22 attack errors en route to being swept by Boston College in their eighth straight-set defeat in a row. Read More »

November 1, 2023 at 9:44 pm

SU's defensive adjustments not enough in straight-set defeat to No. 11 Georgia Tech

“Just because we make changes or force (Georgia Tech) to make changes doesn’t mean they can’t adjust." Syracuse switched away from a read-block defensive set mid-match, but No. 11 Georgia Tech still overpowered it in straight sets. Read More »

October 29, 2023 at 6:16 pm

Greta Schlichter, Veronica Sierzant and Zharia Harris-Waddy flash potential in straight-set loss to Clemson

Schlichter is one of many underclassmen making their mark for the Orange this season. Veronica Sierzant has performed well, Melina Brooking got an extended run, and Zharia Harris-Waddy has emerged as one of SU’s top players. Read More »

October 27, 2023 at 10:48 pm

Cherlin Antonio ruled out indefinitely with knee injury

After missing SU's last contest with FSU, head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam confirmed Cherlin Antonio has been ruled out indefinitely with a knee injury. Read More »

October 24, 2023 at 2:57 pm

Players-only book club marks new chapter of camaraderie for SU volleyball

“Reading and discussing what helps everybody out when they’re on the court allows the team to be more cohesive as a unit.” Syracuse volleyball’s book club allows players to open up and connect on an interpersonal level. Read More »

October 24, 2023 at 12:38 am

Syracuse forces deuce in 2nd set but can't prevent straight-set loss to FSU

Syracuse totaled nine aces but couldn't overcome a dominant 13-block performance from FSU in its fourth consecutive straight-set loss. Read More »

October 22, 2023 at 4:52 pm

Laila Smith, Mabrey Shaffmaster were high school teammates before being ACC foes

Mabrey Shaffmaster has been pushing Laila Smith on the court for as long as she can remember. On Friday, they finally reunited but this time, on opposite sides of the net. Read More »

October 15, 2023 at 11:02 pm

Syracuse swept for 2nd straight game in loss to Duke

Syracuse lost its eighth consecutive set of the season by a 16-point margin to the Blue Devils. Read More »

October 15, 2023 at 7:52 pm

Bakeer Ganesharatnam rules outside hitter Ariana Joubert out for season

Syracuse head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam said outside hitter Ariana Joubert is out for the season with an injury. Joubert hasn't played since Sept. 24. Read More »

October 15, 2023 at 5:17 pm

SU's showcases aggressive serving strategy despite straight set loss to North Carolina

Sierzant’s service error was one of nine from Syracuse (2-15, 0-7 ACC) in a straight sets loss to North Carolina (8-8, 2-5 ACC). Read More »

October 13, 2023 at 11:07 pm

After winning 1st set, Syracuse drops 3 straight in loss to Wake Forest

Syracuse (2-14, 0-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) battled against Wake Forest (13-4, 4-2 ACC), winning its first set in three matches, but ultimately fell in four sets. Read More »

October 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Virginia Tech offense overpowers SU in straight sets

“They had a really good setter-hitter connection.” Hokies setter Hanna Borer had 31 assists, leading the VT attack in a sweep over Syracuse. Read More »

October 7, 2023 at 1:05 am

Syracuse drops straight sets to No. 8 Pittsburgh

The Orange finished with more errors than kills, dropping to 0-4 in ACC play for the first time since 2014. Read More »

October 1, 2023 at 4:45 pm

Syracuse falls in straight sets to Notre Dame

Syracuse (2-10, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) followed up its straight set loss to Louisville with another straight set loss, this time to Notre Dame (6-2, 2-0 ACC). Read More »

September 24, 2023 at 7:25 pm

'Doing the impossible': Veronica Sierzant's brother is her source of inspiration

While SU volleyball freshman Veronica Sierzant won awards for her athletic prowess, her brother won awards for his courage. Read More »

September 20, 2023 at 10:54 pm

Syracuse closes out nonconference slate with straight set victory over Morgan State

Syracuse obtained its first sweep of the season in a 3-0 victory over Morgan State. The Orange will start Atlantic Coast Conference play on Friday. Read More »

September 16, 2023 at 10:10 pm

Syracuse hindered by Iowa’s net-front presence in 3-0 loss

Iowa tallied nine blocks compared to SU’s five to win all three sets against the Orange. Read More »

September 16, 2023 at 12:53 am

Syracuse falls to 1-7 after getting swept by Colgate

Syracuse's loss to Colgate marks its seventh defeat in eight games. During that span, the Orange have lost 22 of its 25 total sets. Read More »

September 12, 2023 at 11:44 pm

Syracuse loses 3 straight in Albany Invitational

For the first time since 1983, Syracuse opened its season dropping nine consecutive sets Read More »

August 26, 2023 at 4:51 pm