Orange Fall to #6 Stanford at Dwelling

The Syracuse University volleyball staff (11-5, 3-3 ACC) fell to No. 6 Stanford (14-3, 5-1 ACC) in straight units on Sunday afternoon on the Women’s Building, 25-15, 25-16, 25-12. The Cardinal dominated the service line, posting 10 aces to the Orange’s one.

Skylar George led Syracuse with 12 kills whereas Gabby McLaughlin added seven kills and eight digs. Tehya Maeva distributed 18 assists and Rana Yamada anchored the protection with 15 digs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Syracuse jumped out to an early 10-7 lead within the opening set behind three consecutive kills from George and McLaughlin. However, Stanford’s Elia Rubin ignited a decisive run with three consecutive service aces, serving to the Cardinal reel off a scoring run to take management. Stanford added three extra aces throughout Stanford’s surge because the Orange struggled with serve obtain. Stanford closed out the set 25-15 with an 18-5 run.

The Orange confirmed resilience early within the second set, with Reese Teves recording a service ace to provide Syracuse a 2-0 lead. The set remained aggressive by way of the halfway level, tied at 9-9, earlier than Stanford pulled away. Lizzy Andrew recorded three kills throughout a 6-2 Cardinal run that pushed the result in 15-11. George stored Syracuse inside putting distance with 5 kills within the set, however Stanford’s offense remained environment friendly and hit .417 to shut out the body, 25-16.

The Orange as soon as once more battled with one of many nation’s high groups in set three. Syracuse stored issues shut, with Stanford holding a slim 8-7 result in begin. Yet, the Cardinal would end on a 17-5 run to shut out the match with a 25-12 win in set three. 

NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Skylar George led Syracuse with 12 kills on a .171 hitting proportion. This is her ninth double-digit kill efficiency of the season.
• Gabby McLaughlin posted seven kills and eight digs.
• Tehya Maeva recorded 18 assists.
• Rana Yamada led the protection with 15 digs.
• Reese Teves contributed 12 digs and one ace.
• Syracuse was restricted to a .071 staff hitting proportion.
• Stanford recorded 10 service aces in comparison with Syracuse’s one.

UP NEXT

The Orange will proceed ACC play subsequent weekend with a pair of house matches. 

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