Orange Reverse Sweep Cornell

Saturday, September 6

Albany, NY

11:00 AM

Syracuse University

6-0,0-0ACC

Cornell

0-2,0-0Ivy League

Syracuse

Cornell

9/6/2025 3:05:00 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse University Volleyball team improved to 6-0 on the season with a reverse sweep against Cornell (18-25, 25-27, 25-15, 25-17, 15-11) on Saturday afternoon at the UAlbany Invitational. Cornell moves to 0-2 to start off its season. The Orange went undefeated in tournament play this weekend, winning the UAlbany Invitational.

HOW IT HAPPENED

In the first set, Syracuse battled throughout but could not overtake the Big Red. Gabby McLauglin accounted for eight of the 13 kills in the opening set for the Orange, but Cornell out lasted 'Cuse with 15 kills of its own. Seven errors for Syracuse saw Cornell to take set one 25-18.

Syracuse and Cornell played in a back-and-forth second set, keeping the score tight. The second set featured six lead changes and 12 score ties as the Orange attempted to overcome a 1-0 set deficit. The Big Red pulled away with a 27-25 set win, despite Syracuse's 12 kills.

The third set started off steady, but a service ace by Tehya Maeva gave the Orange the boost they needed. Syracuse shifted the energy in the match, as the Orange attacked with 14 kills across the board and four blocks at the net. Rana Yamada finished with eight digs in the set as the Orange won 25-15 to force a fourth set.

Syracuse kept up the momentum into the fourth set, ultimately keeping Cornell to only 17 points. The Orange racked up a .517 shooting percentage with 16 kills, six of which were scored by Skylar George. The Orange dominated with an 82-attack percentage. Tehya Maeve and Veronica Sierzant shined as they accounted for 13 of the 15 assists in the set. Syracuse won the set 25-17.

The Orange challenged Cornell to a fifth set, climbing up from a 2-0 deficit. 'Cuse racked up 11 kills, with Skylar George leading the team once again, going 4-for-4. Six different Orange players recorded a kill in the final set, as Syracuse rounded out Cornell in an electric reverse sweep, with a final set score of 15-11.

Syracuse extends its win streak to six matches to open the season and 19 straight nonconference wins, dating back to the 2023 season.

NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

Skylar George led the team with 18 kills hitting .300 in the match.
Sydnie Waller accounted for eight kills on 13 attempts, a team high hitting percentage of .538
Rana Yamada led the team in digs with a season-high 23
Tehya Maeva and Vernoica Sierzant combined for 45 assists
Three Orange players accounted for 10 or more kills
Syracuse hit .278 in the victory
The Syracuse defense held Cornell to only 60 kills on 157 attempts

SYRACUSE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Skylar George
Tehya Maeva

MVP- Gabby McLaughlin

UP NEXT
The Orange will travel to Colgate on Friday Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. before hosting the Raiders back at home on Saturday Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.

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