SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Virginia Tech rallied to defeat Syracuse, 3-2, at the Women's Building on Sunday, edging the Orange in five sets, 23-25, 25-16, 22-25, 26-24, 15-11.
summary
The victory improved the Hokies to 6-13 overall and 3-7 in ACC play. It also evened the all-time series between the programs at 11-11 and marked Tech's second straight win over Syracuse.
key performances
- Destiny Walker led Virginia Tech with 13 kills and 14 digs, recording her fifth double-double of the season.
- Adeline Hundl and Reese Hazelton each contributed 14 kills for the Hokies.
- Camilla Brandalise ran the offense with 48 assists.
how the match unfolded
Syracuse took the opening set, 25-23, after a late run put the Orange ahead. Tech answered with a dominant second set, winning 25-16 behind balanced attacking and two late service aces from Brandalise.
The third set swung back to Syracuse, 25-22, after the Orange opened a large early margin and held off a late Tech rally. The fourth set produced the match's tightest moments: Virginia Tech closed out a 26-24 set to force a decisive fifth set.
In the tiebreaker, Tech pushed ahead and closed on a 15-11 set to secure the win. The Hokies totaled 56 kills and 12.5 team blocks across five sets.
standings and context
With the result, Virginia Tech sits at 6-13 overall and 3-7 in ACC play. The win marked Tech's second straight victory over Syracuse and evened the all-time series between the schools at 11-11.
| Team | Overall | ACC |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 6-13 | 3-7 |
up next
- Virginia Tech: next scheduled opponent and date as announced by the team (check the Hokies' official schedule for the next match).
- Syracuse: will continue ACC play following today's result.
Stats and game details were provided by Virginia Tech Athletics.
