Volleyball

Syracuse volleyball kicks off Invitational with stellar win against Siena University

Syracuse volleyball kicks off Invitational with stellar win against Siena University

Offensive starter Veronica Sierzant helped the Orange to victory after a season-high performance against the Saints.

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Fans cheer for the Syracuse Women’s Volleyball team after winning it’s second set against Siena University on Friday.

Syracuse Volleyball (7-2, 0-0 ACC) opened the Syracuse Invitational on Friday hosting Siena University (3-7, 0-0 MAAC) at the Women’s building. The Orange broke a two game losing streak with a dominant 3-0 win against the Saints.

Junior standout Veronica Sierzant collected 10 kills on 12 attempts to go with two assists and two blocks for a season-high performance. The starter wasn’t alone in these accomplishments with teammate Gabby McLaughlin adding 14 kills on 29 attempts on offense.

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Siena University outside hitter Gabrielle Wire gets the ball past Syracuse blockers Veronica Sierzant (#2) and Oreva Evivie (#7) at Syracuse University on Friday.
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The Syracuse University Women’s Volleyball team dances on the sideline to celebrate a point during it’s game against Siena University on Friday.

The team had a .455 hitting average on the night making this outing its best in a single match this season. SU continues play in the Syracuse Invitational against St. John’s tomorrow at 6 PM in the Women’s Building.