Syracuse heads to Virginia trying to snap losing streak
When players come out to the court with confidence, they usually draw from the success they have had in the past. After five straight losses… Read more »
Volleyball
Yelin hopes to see better facilities, attract recruits to Syracuse
Syracuse’s locker room is no bigger than a bedroom, yet 12 girls are expected to share the space. It looks like a high school locker… Read more »
International relations: Europeans share special bond at SU
Three volleyball players came from Russia, Lithuania and Poland, a little scared and having no idea what to expect as they stepped foot into the… Read more »
Mental mistakes cost Syracuse in loss to North Carolina State
After Syracuse lost to North Carolina State to fall to 5-11 and 0-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, head coach Leonid Yelin was as frustrated… Read more »
Yelin unsure about Syracuse's ability to compete in tougher ACC
After the conclusion of Sunday’s match, head coach Leonid Yelin fumed for 36 minutes, conveying his displeasure of the team’s performance so far this season.… Read more »
Syracuse tries to solve mental inadequacies against North Carolina, N.C. State
Syracuse missed eight serves against Florida State on Saturday. One strike fell short of the net entirely. Another smacked off the back of outside hitter… Read more »
Syracuse looks to 'servers versus passers' drill to remedy sloppy play
The drill is called “servers versus passers.” The object is for one group of players to get five aces before the passers connect on 20… Read more »
Sloppy play, mental lapses plague Syracuse in losses to Florida State, Miami
Another weekend passes and two more losses are added to the record. That’s what Syracuse has been dealing with all season. Head coach Leonid Yelin… Read more »
Syracuse falls in 4 sets to both Florida State, Miami in Carrier Dome
When Florida State (9-4, 2-0 Atlantic Coast) came to the Carrier Dome on Saturday to face Syracuse (5-9, 0-2) in the Orange’s first match of… Read more »
Syracuse prepares to open ACC slate in Carrier Dome
The Carrier Dome isn’t an unfamiliar place to play for Syracuse — the Orange played a handful of games in the storied stadium last season.… Read more »
Former Louisville standout Dukule brings experience to Yelin's staff in 1st year at Syracuse
In 2012, a car accident ended Lana Dukule’s playing career. She had aspirations of pursuing a career in professional volleyball. She had starred for four… Read more »
Syracuse goes 1-2 in Purdue Active Ankle Challenge
Syracuse’s weekend was not the successful one that it hoped for. The Orange (5-7) went just 1-2 in the Purdue Active Ankle Challenge in West… Read more »
Syracuse believes added confidence can help moving forward
As Syracuse heads into its last tournament before Atlantic Coast Conference play begins, the Orange has newfound confidence after three straight set victories this weekend.… Read more »
Timberlake, Violas serve many functions as liberos for Syracuse
Without the libero, the back line would fall apart. The libero, or the defensive specialist as it is more commonly referred to, is in charge… Read more »
Syracuse wins Candlewood Suites Challenge
Syracuse had a perfect weekend. The Orange had a huge bounce back performance this weekend after last tournament’s disastrous performances, winning all three matches in… Read more »
Syracuse beginning to hit stride after 1-6 start
Energy and confidence can go a long way. Syracuse found that out this weekend when it went on to win the Candlewood Suites Challenge. The… Read more »
Syracuse prepares for Candlewood Suites Challenge
After a grueling tournament last weekend, Syracuse is set for another demanding weekend. The Orange (1-5) played four matches in two days at the Candlewood… Read more »
Uattara regroups after benching
Sophomore Silvi Uattara, Syracuse’s (1-5) second-leading point-scorer, had to deal with something she is not used to this past weekend: sitting on the sidelines. In… Read more »
Syracuse drops 3 of 4 matches in Candlewood Suites Invitational
As the Orange walked off the court for the last time this weekend following a straight-sets defeat to Colorado, head coach Leonid Yelin emphasized the… Read more »
Syracuse shows inexperience during grueling Candlewood Suites Invitational
After grueling two days, Syracuse sits at 1-5. The Orange dropped three of four games this weekend in its first home matches of the season.… Read more »
Syracuse opens home slate with Candlewood Suites Invitational
After a rough opening weekend against last year’s Big East champion, the current No. 1 team in the country and even a scrimmage against a… Read more »
Even as freshman, Handley helps lead Syracuse
Erica Handley has been in this situation before. Handley played on her high school varsity volleyball team in eighth grade. Surrounded by older players, she… Read more »
Field hockey wins Asics Invitational; Volleyball swept at Penn State Invitational
Syracuse claimed the title at the Asics Invitational this weekend. The Orange defeated Hofstra, 4-1, on Sunday to become champions in Hempstead, N.Y. No. 5… Read more »
Yelin begins 2nd season with grueling test at Penn State Invitational
A year ago, Leonid Yelin arrived at Syracuse hoping to turn the program around. Yelin spent 15 seasons coaching Louisville before joining the Orange, bringing… Read more »
