Sunday, November 1
Durham, NC
1 PM
Syracuse University
6-15,1-11ACC
0
at
3
Duke
16-6,8-4ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 25 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| Duke | 27 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
11/1/2026 3:03:00 PM | Volleyball
The Syracuse volleyball team fell to the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday afternoon, 3-0 (25-27, 22-25, 15-25), at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Marie Laurio led the Orange offense with a double-double, posting  a career-high 18 kills on a .447 hitting percentage with 11 digs. Kiernan Stamey added 14 kills at .367 to go with six digs and two block assists. Charis Burge ran the offense with 33 assists and 11 digs.
Yuka Urano tallied 10 digs and two aces, and Abby Nicholson led the Orange at the net with four block assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Syracuse opened set one with early momentum, using a Laurio service ace and a pair of Stamey kills to build a 8-4 lead. Duke answered to tie it at 10, and the two sides traded points the rest of the way, tying 13 times and swapping the lead six times in the set. The Orange led 23-22 late, but Duke edged ahead, and after Syracuse tied it at 25 the Blue Devils scored the final two points for a 27-25 win.
Set two was tight again. Syracuse jumped out to a 4-1 lead and the sides were level at 20-20 after a Nicholson and Laurio block. Duke closed on a 5-2 run to take the set, 25-22.
The Orange got off to a good start in set three, building a 10-5 lead behind kills from Stamey and Laurio. Duke then ripped off a 6-0 run to take control of the set. Syracuse got within 18-15, but Duke closed the match on a 7-0 run with two aces to close out the match, 25-15.
NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
UP NEXT
The Orange head home to take on Boston College on Wednesday in the Women's Building. First serve against the Eagles is set for 5 p.m.
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Marie Laurio led the Orange offense with a double-double, posting  a career-high 18 kills on a .447 hitting percentage with 11 digs. Kiernan Stamey added 14 kills at .367 to go with six digs and two block assists. Charis Burge ran the offense with 33 assists and 11 digs.
Yuka Urano tallied 10 digs and two aces, and Abby Nicholson led the Orange at the net with four block assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Syracuse opened set one with early momentum, using a Laurio service ace and a pair of Stamey kills to build a 8-4 lead. Duke answered to tie it at 10, and the two sides traded points the rest of the way, tying 13 times and swapping the lead six times in the set. The Orange led 23-22 late, but Duke edged ahead, and after Syracuse tied it at 25 the Blue Devils scored the final two points for a 27-25 win.
Set two was tight again. Syracuse jumped out to a 4-1 lead and the sides were level at 20-20 after a Nicholson and Laurio block. Duke closed on a 5-2 run to take the set, 25-22.
The Orange got off to a good start in set three, building a 10-5 lead behind kills from Stamey and Laurio. Duke then ripped off a 6-0 run to take control of the set. Syracuse got within 18-15, but Duke closed the match on a 7-0 run with two aces to close out the match, 25-15.
NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Marie Laurio posted a double-double with a career-high 18 kills and 11 digs, hitting .447 with just one error on 38 swings.
- Kiernan Stamey added 14 kills, hitting .367.
- Charis Burge dished out 33 assists and added 11 digs.
- Yuka Urano recorded 10 digs and two service aces.
- Abby Nicholson led the Orange with four block assists.
UP NEXT
The Orange head home to take on Boston College on Wednesday in the Women's Building. First serve against the Eagles is set for 5 p.m.
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
SU
DU
Kills
42
50
Errors
12
8
Attempts
106
107
Hitting %
.283
.393
Points
51.0
62.0
Assists
39
46
Aces
4
7
Blocks
5
5
Game Leaders
Kills
18
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
14
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1
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