Stony Brook's runs doom No. 4 Syracuse in 17-16 loss
Syracuse never recovered from its first-half collapse when Stony Brook opened up the second on an 8-2 run to build an insurmountable lead. Read more »
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Emily Hawryschuk paces Syracuse in 21-6 season-opening win
Emily Hawryschuk outscored Canisius in Syracuse's 21-6 season-opening win. Read more »
COACH'S VISION: Sarah Cooper’s lacrosse IQ makes her a top defensive asset
Despite being the only first-year starter on defense, Sarah Cooper led Syracuse in turnovers forced. Read more »
In Derryk Williams, Syracuse has a head coach in the making
Despite having just completed his fifth season of coaching and not having a noteworthy playing career, players and coaches who know Williams said he’s ready to become a head coach. Read more »
Syracuse closes regular season with straight-set win over Clemson
The Orange finished the regular season on a six-match home winning streak after dropping their first three games of the season at the Women’s Building. Read more »
Polina Shemanova wins 3rd straight ACC player of the week
Shemanova has been dominant during Syracuse’s season-long five match win streak, averaging 25.8 kills per match in that span. Read more »
Aliah Bowllan leads defensive performance in straight-set rout of Virginia Tech
Bowllan averaged six digs per set, compared to her season average of 4.09, keeping rallies alive and forcing a Hokie team that struggled throughout the match into more mistakes Read more »
Syracuse turns to Abby Casiano, Dana Gardner after Marina Markova’s injury
“The shoes they (middle blockers) have to fill in, it’s crazy,” SU head coach Leonid Yelin said. Read more »
Ella Saada and Polina Shemanova power Syracuse 3-1 over Notre Dame
The Orange lost the first set before rolling over the Fighting Irish to win their second-straight ACC game. 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 loses in straight sets for 4th consecutive loss
After qualifying for the NCAA tournament last season, the Orange have slumped to an 0-4 record to begin the year. Read more »
Joe Dragon learned from the best, and now he’s leading Syracuse’s cross country team
During his three years at Syracuse, Dragon has never regretted his decision to come to Syracuse. Read more »
After two setters departed the team, Elena Karakasi has been thrust into the starting lineup
Last season, setter was one of the most consistent positions for an Orange squad that achieved their first NCAA tournament berth in program history. Read more »
Syracuse loses 2nd consecutive game in straight sets to No. 11 Marquette
The Orange lost both of their first two games in straight sets against nationally ranked opponents. Read more »
Polina Shemanova named to preseason All-ACC Team
One of five rising sophomores named to the All-ACC team, Shemanova contributed to the Orange’s first NCAA tournament appearance in program history in 2018. Read more »
Paige Stoner, Laura Dickinson and Iliass Aouani advance to NCAA Championships
Three Syracuse runners secured NCAA Championship berths on the first day of the NCAA East Preliminary Round. Read more »
