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Writer: David Schneidman

Florida State’s Ricky Aguayo wants to create his own legacy at the school where his brother set records

Seeing his brother Roberto's success made him want to try kicking, and soon after he found out he was just as good. Read More »

November 3, 2017 at 5:11 pm

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 »

October 31, 2017 at 11:38 pm

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 »

October 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm

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 »

October 27, 2017 at 11:03 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Anastasiya Gorelina sets career-best 20 kills in 3-1 win over Boston College

Gorelina sparked a Syracuse run of seven straight points to end the third set. Read More »

September 20, 2017 at 9:49 pm

Annie Bozzo flourishes at setter position with Jalissa Trotter out due to injury

Trotter’s role was a difficult one to fill, but the Orange knew they had a backup in Annie Bozzo who was capable. Read More »

September 20, 2017 at 12:38 am

Syracuse sweeps Binghamton in three-straight sets

Syracuse swept Binghamton in three straight sets on Saturday afternoon, led by Kendra Lukacs who totaled 11 kills. Read More »

September 16, 2017 at 3:28 pm

Syracuse dominates late to down Iona

Syracuse dominates in the third and fourth set to down Iona in Dartmouth tournament. Read More »

September 9, 2017 at 9:14 pm

Hitters power Syracuse past Dartmouth in 4 sets

Syracuse lost the first set, then swept the next three to beat Dartmouth on Friday night. Read More »

September 8, 2017 at 9:25 pm

Syracuse recruiting overseas through Leonid Yelin's connections

Since Leonid Yelin took over as head coach in 2011, 21 international players have played for Syracuse. Read More »

September 6, 2017 at 10:20 pm

Syracuse bounces back with win against Kansas State in 4 sets

After dropping the first set, Syracuse took over and swept the next three, downing Kansas State. Read More »

September 1, 2017 at 11:51 pm

Colgate volleyball blanks Syracuse, 3-0

A total of six lost set points left the Orange without anything to show for in its final game of this weekend's Syracuse tournament at the Women’s Building. Read More »

August 26, 2017 at 11:15 pm

Syracuse bounces back with strong 3-0 victory against Niagara

The Orange bounced back from offensive errors in Friday night's loss to Grand Canyon with a shutout performance against Niagara on Saturday. Read More »

August 26, 2017 at 1:51 pm