Big East : Hansbrough leading Irish after Harangody's departure
Someone had to step up for Notre Dame this season. The losses of seniors Luke Harangody and Tory Jackson meant 32 points per game were… Read more »
Writer archives: Rachel Marcus
PINSTRIPE : Last time they played: Syracuse vs. Kansas State
The 2001 Syracuse Orangemen entered their bowl game against Kansas State as an underdog with something to prove.Despite finishing the season 9-3, good for second… Read more »
Seniors reflect on end of careers after up-and-down volleyball season
The score read 24-13 in favor of Louisville. It was the fourth set, and the Cardinals were one point away from winning the match and… Read more »
With postseason hopes bleak, Orange volleyball needs 2 wins against Big East's best
The season is on the line. The only option for the Syracuse volleyball team is to win. But it won't be easy. The prospects are… Read more »
After record start, Syracuse volleyball outside Big East tournament picture
When the Syracuse volleyball team beat Georgetown on Sept. 24 to improve to 17-0, the Orange seemed like a shoo-in to roll into the Big… Read more »
Risky business: Recent health scares cause reflection on stresses of coaching collegiate teams
Every day was the same for Utah State head football coach Gary Andersen. Get up at 5:45 a.m., drive to work. Take care of academic… Read more »
Orange volleyball ends 3-game losing skid, defeats West Virginia
West Virginia wasn't going down without a fight. But for the first time in three games, neither was Syracuse. Because of the Orange's desperation, it… Read more »
Freshman Kullman bides time on bench backing up Homann
Just an injury away — that is how close Amanda Kullman is to being the starting setter for the Syracuse volleyball team. But in reality,… Read more »
SU volleyball looks to break 15-year losing streak to Notre Dame
As the Syracuse volleyball team heads west to South Bend, Ind., to face Notre Dame on Saturday, it is set to take on conditions unlike… Read more »
Homann provides frontcourt stability as SU volleyball's 'quarterback'
Most teams don't use the words 'rainbows' and 'butterflies' to describe their quarterback. But most teams don't have Laura Homann. Homann, the setter on the… Read more »
SU volleyball libero Williams returns, guides Orange to victory
Ashley Williams is back, and so is her team. Williams returned to the court Sunday against St. John's and led the Syracuse volleyball team in… Read more »
Freshman goalie Drinkwater keeps SU in game in debut just day after getting word of start
During Northeastern breakaways, a Husky player would come racing down the ice, the net straight in front of her. And almost each time, she would… Read more »
Orange fights back from defeat in 1st set, rallies back to best Bearcats
Over the course of the Syracuse volleyball team's 17 straight wins to start the season, the Orange did not have many missed serves. SU did… Read more »
After humbling loss to South Florida, Syracuse volleyball looks to get on track versus Villanova
The Syracuse volleyball team's first loss to South Florida last weekend wasn't the end of the world. The team came home this week, beat Binghamton… Read more »
Stanislovaitis' spirited play brings timely intensity for SU volleyball team
Hayley Todd knows when the game turns serious. As soon as she hears the 'crazy voice' of Mindy Stanislovaitis, she knows the intensity has turned… Read more »
For LaMarche, record undefeated start to SU volleyball season means nothing as Big East play opens
To Carol LaMarche, Syracuse is 0-0. No wins, no losses. It's back to the start. And though that may seem odd considering her team is… Read more »
Todd's relentless play propels undefeated Orange to sweep of Niagara
The fierce look on Hayley Todd's face said it all. As the senior outside hitter went up for one of her 12 kills on the… Read more »
Unheralded defense leads SU to record start
Throughout the first 12 matches of the season, not much of the talk surrounding the Syracuse women's volleyball team has been about its defense. That… Read more »
Balanced attack helps Orange volleyball fend off multiple Buffalo runs
There was a moment in the first set of Syracuse's game against Buffalo when the Orange's points suddenly stopped. SU, which had been up 23-18… Read more »
Led by captain Hayes, SU volleyball overcoming loss of departed seniors
With the season still in its infant stages, Hayley Todd and the rest of the Syracuse volleyball team don't want to look too far ahead,… Read more »
Renewed preparation propels Clark to late season surge
Before a race, it is not an uncommon sight to see Antoine Clark running at a slow pace around the track, hidden beneath his hood.That… Read more »
With collegiate careers ending, 4 SU seniors qualify for Big East championships
Chris Fox remembers the state of Syracuse track and field when he entered his first year as head coach in 2005. To put it bluntly,… Read more »
Nwosu disqualified, misses long jump mark needed for Big East championships
ITHACA, N.Y. — The length of a toenail: That is how close Victor Nwosu was to qualifying for the Big East Outdoor Championships.On his last… Read more »
Heptathlete Osazuwa making strides in outdoor slate after All-American indoor season
Until Saturday, Uhunoma Osazuwa hadn't lived up to the hype.Tabbed an All-American following the conclusion of the indoor track and field season in February, Osazuwa… Read more »
