Syracuse University
13-11,5-9ACC
Georgia Tech
13-10,8-6ACC
Orange Bested by Georgia Tech
11/9/2025 3:40:00 PM | Volleyball
The Syracuse University volleyball team (13-11, 5-9 ACC) dropped a three-set match to Georgia Tech (13-10, 8-6 ACC) on Sunday afternoon at the Women's Building. The Yellow Jackets took the match 3-0 with set scores of 25-17, 25-18, and 25-17.
Soana Lea'ea's nine kills marked a season-high for her in ACC play while doing so with a .571 hitting percentage. Skylar George added 10 kills and two service aces. Tehya Maeva distributed 26 assists in the loss. Georgia Tech's Anna Fiedorowicz and Lameen Mambu combined for 32 kills while hitting .390 and .429, respectively.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Georgia Tech jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the opening set before Lea'ea helped Syracuse mount a response. The middle blocker provided an early offensive spark, recording five of her nine kills in the first set. The Orange battled back to pull within three at 13-10, but the Yellow Jackets pulled away down the stretch to take the set 25-17.
The second set featured five ties as Syracuse stayed competitive early. Lea'ea continued her strong performance while George found her rhythm offensively. The Orange used an 8-3 run to rally from a 13-5 deficit to cut the margin to 17-15. Yet, Georgia Tech closed on an 8-3 run of its own to take the set 25-18.
Syracuse fought throughout the third set but couldn't overcome Georgia Tech's consistent offense. The Yellow Jackets maintained control and closed out the match with a 25-17 victory.
NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Soana Lea'ea finished with nine kills on 14 attacks with just one error for a .571 hitting percentage. Nine kills are the most in a single ACC match for Lea'ea this season.
- Skylar George posted 10 kills and two service aces.
- Tehya Maeva tallied 26 assists.
- Emma Ortiz led the defense with nine digs.
- Georgia Tech's Anna Fiedorowicz led all players with 17 kills.
UP NEXT
Syracuse continues the homestand next weekend with matches against Wake Forest and NC State. The match against Wake Forest will take place on Friday, November 14th at 6 p.m. while the tilt with NC State is set for a 12:30 p.m. start on Sunday, November 16th.
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