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 »
Writer archives: Sam Federman
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse swept by Miami, falls to 0-9 in ACC play
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse volleyball (2-17, 0-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) never held… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
'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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse loses 3 straight in Albany Invitational
For the first time since 1983, Syracuse opened its season dropping nine consecutive sets Read more »
