'Cuse Loses in Four Sets at Virginia

Friday, September 29

Charlottesville, Va.

7 p.m.

Syracuse University

2-11,0-3ACC

Virginia

8-5,1-2ACC

Syracuse

Virginia

2023 Volleyball Team Huddle After Point Scored At UVA

9/29/2023 10:26:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score Highlights

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Syracuse was defeated by Virginia (8-5, 1-2 ACC) in four sets (25-18, 25-16, 14-25, 25-16) on Friday night for their third loss in ACC play. The Orange were led by junior Cherlin Antonio with 16 kills and three total blocks. Freshman Zharia Harris-Waddy was a significant contributor with five service aces and two solo blocks.

'Cuse (2-11, 0-3 ACC) began the match with a bang, scoring the first three points of the first set including an ace by graduate Alyssa Bert. Virginia retaliated with a four-point run to steal the early lead, 4-3. After some back-and-forth play, the Cavaliers went on a 6-1 run to take the lead, 9-13, forcing an Orange timeout. Four kills from Antonio after the timeout was not enough, as Virginia took the set 25-18.

The Orange played from behind for the entirety of the second set, coming within one point six times. While 'Cuse was down 9-8, Virgnia produced scoring run of 9-2 that brought its lead to 18-10. An Orange run of 5-2 later in the set was not enough, as the Cavaliers went on to win the frame 25-16.

Syracuse turned it on for the third set, taking an early two-point lead at 3-1. Virginia was able to tie the match at 9-9, but 'Cuse never let them take the lead as it would go on a 9-2 point-run powered by four straight service aces from freshman Zharia Harris-Waddy, making the score 18-11 in favor of the Orange. A late 'Cuse scoring run of 7-2 led to its first set win of ACC play, 25-14.

After losing the previous frame, Virginia came into the fourth set looking to bury it away, scoring the first two points. The Orange were able to tie the match at 3-3, but a Cavalier run of 5-1 put the score at 8-4 and the match out of reach for 'Cuse. Virginia built on its lead, finishing the set on a 6-3 point-run to end the frame and match, 25-16.

Of Note:

Antonio collected a team-high 18.5 points in the match, totaling 16 kills. Her two solo blocks and one block assist allowed her to achieve her best defensive performance of the season.
Harris-Waddy had five service aces in the match, including a run of four straight aces which was the most consecutive aces by 'Cuse this season.
Graduate Lauren McCabe finished the match with a team-high hitting percentage of .389, scoring eight points on seven kills and two block assists.
Graduate Alyssa Bert was vital for the Orange production, with 11 digs and three service aces.

Next Match:
The Orange will continue their road swing with a match against #8 Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 1 at 1 p.m. The match will have live stats available and will be streamed on ACCNX.

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