Kayla Duenkel’s volleyball switch has paid dividends for Bishop Grimes
Bishop Grimes’ Kayla Duenkel switched from gymnastics to volleyball in 2022. Since then, she’s emerged as a star for the Cobras. Read more »
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After fleeing Ukraine, Anastasiia Nikolnikova went to JUCO to chase her volleyball dreams
After war broke out in Ukraine, Anastasiia Nikolnikova was forced to flee her native country. Volleyball gave her a chance to come to the United States, and she emerged as a key piece for SU last season. Read more »
Data Dive: The numbers behind SU’s 15-17 campaign
In the 2024 campaign, SU finished in the bottom half of the ACC for the sixth straight year, yet won 13 more games than in 2023. Read more »
Syracuse ends 2024 season with 4-set win over Virginia Tech
Syracuse concluded its season by defeating Virginia Tech in four sets. It marks SU’s first conference win on the road since Oct. 21, 2022. Read more »
Syracuse thrashed by Cal in straight sets, loses 17th ACC match
Despite a close first set, Syracuse fell 3-0 to California, marking the Orange’s 11th straight set loss in ACC play this year. Read more »
SU falls in 4 sets, suffers 2nd-straight loss to Boston College
Syracuse fell in four sets to Boston College Sunday, dropping its second game in a row to the Eagles. It's SU’s 22nd straight road ACC loss. Read more »
Skylar George totals 18 kills in SU’s loss to Boston College
In Syracuse’s five-set loss to Boston College, Utah transfer Skylar George registered 18 kills — one off her career-high. Read more »
Syracuse falls to Boston College in 5 sets, drops 15th ACC game
SU was defeated by Boston College in 5 sets Wednesday evening. The loss marked its 15th in ACC play, pushing them under .500 in 2024. Read more »
Nikki Shimao’s Temple connections helped Syracuse feel like home
After playing her first four college seasons at Temple under Akiko Hatakeyama and Bakeer Ganesharatnam, Nikki Shimao reunited with her former coaches at SU. Now, she's thriving as the libero Syracuse desperately needed. Read more »
Syracuse drops 14th ACC game, loses to Clemson in straight sets
For the ninth time in ACC play, Syracuse was swept, falling on the road in straight sets to Clemson. The loss marked SU's 14th ACC defeat in 2024. Read more »
Syracuse falls in straight sets to No. 15 Georgia Tech
Following a reverse sweep win over Notre Dame last weekend, Syracuse fell in straight set to No. 15 Georgia Tech on Friday. Read more »
SU tallies its 1st reverse sweep since 2022, defeats Notre Dame in 5 sets
Syracuse completed a reverse sweep for the first time since September 2022, coming back to defeat Notre Dame in five sets. Read more »
Zharia Harris-Waddy's career night propels SU’s comeback win
In SU’s comeback win over Notre Dame, Zharia Harris-Waddy notched a career-high 17 kills, 10 blocks and 24 points. Read more »
Syracuse suffers 5th straight-set loss versus top-5 opponent
Syracuse failed to win a set versus a top-five opponent for the fifth time this season in its loss to Louisville. Read more »
Syracuse falls in straight sets to No. 4 Louisville
Syracuse fell in straight sets to No. 4 Louisville Friday evening, dropping its 12th ACC game in 13 tries. Read more »
Ashlee Gnau stands out in 1st year despite position change
Freshman Ashlee Gnau, a libero in high school, was switched to a right-back after arriving at Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse drops match to Wake Forest in 4 sets
Tied 1-1 against WF, Syracuse held a 24-20 lead in the third set. But SU lost the third and fourth set en route to its 11th conference defeat. Read more »
Syracuse falls to NC State in straight sets, drops to 1-10 in ACC play
After winning its first ACC game in two years against Virginia Tech Wednesday, Syracuse was swept by NC State. The loss marked the seventh time SU has been swept in conference play this season. Read more »
Ava Palm made difficult switch from beach to indoor volleyball
At Cal State Bakersfield, Ava Palm excelled in both indoor and beach volleyball. After transferring to Syracuse, she's focused solely on indoor and has dominated, leading the Orange in kills, aces and digs. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Virginia Tech for 1st ACC win in 2 years
Syracuse won its first Atlantic Coast Conference match since Nov. 6, 2022, by defeating Virginia Tech in five sets. Read more »
Middle blockers propel Syracuse to win over Virginia Tech
Syracuse's group of middle blockers combined for 20 kills and 10 block assists in its five-set win over Virginia Tech Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse loses to Virginia in 5 sets, drops to 0-9 in ACC play
Syracuse volleyball came from behind to force a fifth set against Virginia. But the Orange fell 15-13 in the final set, sealing their ninth straight ACC loss of the year. Read more »
Syracuse falls to Virginia despite defensive adjustments
Despite making several defensive adjustments throughout the match and pushing Virginia to five sets, Syracuse volleyball lost its ninth ACC match of the season. Read more »
Laila Smith gives back through nonprofit work after career-ending injuries
Due to sustaining numerous concussions, Syracuse alumna Laila Smith was forced to retire from college volleyball. Now, she is using the skills she learned from sports to work at EP23Hoops, a nonprofit basketball camp in Syracuse. Read more »
