Polina Shemanova named ACC player of the week
Syracuse’s offensive star recorded 45 kills this past weekend, including 22 in the team’s victory over North Carolina State. Read more »
Volleyball
Setter Elena Karakasi plays pivotal role in Syracuse’s offense
After playing in three of 19 games last season, setter Elena Karakasi has appeared in 61 of 62 sets so far this year —she is the glue keeping Syracuse’s offense alive. Read more »
Syracuse defeats North Carolina State in straight sets to end 3-game losing streak
After road losses to Miami, Florida State and North Carolina, the Orange defeat the Wolfpack in a narrow victory Read more »
Syracuse drops 3rd-straight match in 3-1 loss to North Carolina
Syracuse struggled to produce much offense outside of Polina Shemanova, who racked up game-high 23 kills. Read more »
Service, attacking errors are holding Syracuse back
Though SU has dealt with injuries and lineup instability, mental lapses have been the main problem with committing errors. Read more »
Polina Shemanova is the driving force behind Syracuse volleyball
Despite inconsistent play and a brief mid-season slump, Shemanova is bouncing back, leading the ACC in both kills per set and points per set. Read more »
Syracuse falls to Florida State in straight-sets
Syracuse has now lost five of its last six matches. Read more »
Syracuse drops final 3 sets in 3-1 loss at Miami
Despite 22 kills from Polina Shemanova and dominant play in the first set, the Orange lost in their first of four consecutive road games. Read more »
Formation, personnel changes help Syracuse find winning formula
Prior to its victory last Sunday, Syracuse had struggled to produce a complete performance, having constantly shifted formations and personnel in search of a winning formula. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Virginia in straight sets to end a 3-game losing streak
The Orange never trailed in their second ACC win of the season. Read more »
Polina Shemanova's return to form powers Syracuse past Virginia in straight sets
Shemanova recorded 19 kills, 11 digs and two aces in the Orange's straight-set win. Read more »
Syracuse loses in straight-sets to No. 3 Pitt after missed set point
After escaping with the first set, Pittsburgh easily secured the next two sets, defeating Syracuse. Read more »
Aliah Bowllan returns after month-long injury in Syracuse's loss to Pittsburgh
Bowllan returned from injury and tallied 16 digs to try and keep the Orange in each set with the Panthers. Read more »
Syracuse comeback falls short in 5-set loss to Duke after saving 3 match points
The Orange trailed 14-11 in the fifth set before winning four straight points. It wasn't enough as the Blue Devils won 17-15 in the fifth set. Read more »
Syracuse's frontline improves with personnel changes in 3-2 loss to Duke
Marina Markova, who usually plays outside hitter, moved to the inside against Duke and recorded a team-high 11 blocks. Read more »
Kendra Lukacs impresses in 3-1 loss to Wake Forest
While she did play out of position, Lukacs didn’t miss a beat, tallying 10 digs. Read more »
Syracuse drops home-opener to Wake Forest in 4 sets
The Orange wasted a 24-21 lead in the fourth set to lose the match. Read more »
After an 0-4 start to the season, Syracuse’s young core has helped it get back on track
Marina Markova, Lauren Woodford and Elena Karakasi are leading a group of underclassmen an SU senior called “special.” Read more »
Syracuse rallies to win final two sets and defeat Clemson 3-2
The Orange trailed won the final set 17-15 and overcame a two sets to one deficit. Read more »
Syracuse drops ACC opener to Georgia Tech in 4 sets
Assistant coach Derryk Williams called Georgia Tech's court “one of the hardest gyms to play in." On Friday night, he was correct, as Syracuse lost to the Yellow Jackets in four sets. Read more »
Freshman Abigail Casiano answering Syracuse’s blocker questions
Through Syracuse’s first seven games, freshman Abigail Casiano has 20 blocks, tied for the team-high. Read more »
New assistant coach Madison Drescher making an impact for Syracuse
Drescher is expected to be a key member of Syracuse’s coaching staff, following the departure of associate head coach Erin Little, who was named head coach at Cortland in late March. Read more »
Syracuse wins 2nd consecutive match in straight-sets
After losing their first four games, the Orange have responded with consecutive straight-set wins. Read more »
Syracuse gets 1st win of season, drops Kansas in straight sets
Marina Markova and Polina Shemanova combined for 32 kills. Read more »
