Sunday, October 6
Syracuse, NY
11 a.m.
Syracuse University
12-4,0-4ACC
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No. 1 Pittsburgh
14-0,4-0ACC
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Pittsburgh
25
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Syracuse
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18
14
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Syracuse Defeated By No. 1 Pittsburgh
10/6/2024 3:13:00 PM | Volleyball
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse University volleyball team (12-4, 0-4 ACC) came up short Sunday against No. 1 Pittsburgh (14-0, 4-0 ACC) at the Women's Building.
Pittsburgh won in three sets to continue its undefeated start. The Panthers were the unanimous No. 1 team in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll and had dropped just one set this season entering Sunday.
Sunday was Syracuse's annual Dig Pink match to recognize the fight against cancer. The Orange wore pink warm-up shirts and ribbons in support of the fight.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Syracuse stayed within striking distance early in the first, as five Ava Palm kills had the Orange down just 9-6. However, Pittsburgh won the next four points to go ahead by seven and lost just five more points in the set, which they won 25-11.
Pittsburgh won five of the first six points in the second but kills by Zharia Harris-Waddy and Palm brought 'Cuse back within two at 5-3. The Panthers built as large as a seven-point advantage before Syracuse launched a late charge to get back in the set. A pair of Sydnie Waller kills bookended a 4-0 'Cuse run that cut the Pittsburgh lead to 18-15, but the Panthers responded with a 6-1 run of their own to get to set point. Syracuse saved two set points, one via a Palm kill, but Pittsburgh closed out a 25-18 victory with a kill on the next point.
The Orange traded points early with Pittsburgh thanks to a balanced attack, with kills by Anastasiia Nikolnikova, Harris-Waddy, Palm and Waller keeping 'Cuse within one at 6-5. However, a 5-0 scoring burst shortly after by the Panthers moved them ahead 13-6. Syracuse found its footing late with a 3-0 run that included two Palm aces, but Pittsburgh went on to close out the match with a 25-14 triumph.
NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Syracuse heads west next weekend for a pair of ACC road matches. The Orange will take on No. 5 Stanford on Oct. 11 and California on Oct. 12. Both contests will start at 10 p.m. and will be streamed live on ACCNX.
For the latest news on the Syracuse volleyball program, follow /CuseVB on Facebook, @CuseVB on Instagram, and @CuseVB on X/Twitter.
Pittsburgh won in three sets to continue its undefeated start. The Panthers were the unanimous No. 1 team in this week's American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll and had dropped just one set this season entering Sunday.
Sunday was Syracuse's annual Dig Pink match to recognize the fight against cancer. The Orange wore pink warm-up shirts and ribbons in support of the fight.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Syracuse stayed within striking distance early in the first, as five Ava Palm kills had the Orange down just 9-6. However, Pittsburgh won the next four points to go ahead by seven and lost just five more points in the set, which they won 25-11.
Pittsburgh won five of the first six points in the second but kills by Zharia Harris-Waddy and Palm brought 'Cuse back within two at 5-3. The Panthers built as large as a seven-point advantage before Syracuse launched a late charge to get back in the set. A pair of Sydnie Waller kills bookended a 4-0 'Cuse run that cut the Pittsburgh lead to 18-15, but the Panthers responded with a 6-1 run of their own to get to set point. Syracuse saved two set points, one via a Palm kill, but Pittsburgh closed out a 25-18 victory with a kill on the next point.
The Orange traded points early with Pittsburgh thanks to a balanced attack, with kills by Anastasiia Nikolnikova, Harris-Waddy, Palm and Waller keeping 'Cuse within one at 6-5. However, a 5-0 scoring burst shortly after by the Panthers moved them ahead 13-6. Syracuse found its footing late with a 3-0 run that included two Palm aces, but Pittsburgh went on to close out the match with a 25-14 triumph.
NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Ava Palm led the way offensively for Syracuse with 10 kills. It was her second time reaching double-digit kills in ACC play. She also added four digs and had 'Cuse's only two aces.
- After starting the last two matches, Sydnie Waller made an impact off the bench Sunday, registering four kills.
- Veronica Sierzant handled the setting duties for Syracuse, finishing the match with 20 assists.
- Starting for the second straight match, Zharia Harris-Waddy put down a team-best three blocks.
- In her first start since Sept. 14 at Idaho, Sara Wasiakowska posted a team-high five digs to go along with a pair of blocks.
Syracuse heads west next weekend for a pair of ACC road matches. The Orange will take on No. 5 Stanford on Oct. 11 and California on Oct. 12. Both contests will start at 10 p.m. and will be streamed live on ACCNX.
For the latest news on the Syracuse volleyball program, follow /CuseVB on Facebook, @CuseVB on Instagram, and @CuseVB on X/Twitter.
Team Stats
UP
SU
Kills
42
24
Errors
10
22
Attempts
86
88
Hitting %
.372
.023
Points
53.0
31.0
Assists
42
22
Aces
3
2
Blocks
8
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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