![Syracuse Outside hitter Marina Markova jumps to spike the ball during the Sept. 25, 2020, home game against Pittsburgh.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/sarahlee_thedailyorange_volleyballsuvs.pitt_9.25.20_023_1-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse volleyball remains nationally ranked, SU alumni leaves lasting impact, and Syracuse women’s basketball in ESPN top-15 recruiters list for fourth time in five years.
![Noah Singelmann, who scored Syracuse men's soccer's second goal late in regulation to force overtime, battles for possession in the Oct. 6, 2020, home game vs. Pitt.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/GavinLiddell_TheDailyOrange_SUvsPitt_10.6.20_43-768x512.jpg)
The Syracuse men’s soccer team finally kicked off their season – much delayed due to coronavirus complications – but couldn’t force a win against nationally rank Pitt in double overtime.
![Women's basketball versus Drexel](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/womens-basketball-v-drexel_38063247645_o-768x512.jpg)
NCAA grants the Orange all-time-assist leader Tiana Mangakahia an eligibility extension waiver.
![Dion Waiters vs. George Washington 2011](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Dion_3000-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse alumni prove their potential in the NBA and NFL and Syracuse men’s and women’s cross-country teams defend their titles.
![The Syracuse volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Pitt during their three-set win on Saturday.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/SarahLee_TheDailyOrange_VolleyballSUvs.PITT_9.26.20_032-768x512.jpg)
Coming into the weekend doubleheader as the heavy underdog, Syracuse volleyball shocked Pitt by winning both games in the ACC matches.
![The Orange takes on the YellowJackets  on Saturday, Sept.26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Sports/2020/Football/Week-3-vs-GT/2020-09-26-dn-sufootball16-e1601153516889-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse football defeats Georgia Tech for the first time in series history with a 37-20 victory.
![Polina Shemanova (11) and teammates celebrate during Syracuse's match on Sept. 25, 2020, vs. Pittsburgh.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/sarahlee_thedailyorange_volleyballsuvs.pitt_9.25.20_026_1-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse volleyball defeats Pitt in five sets, handing the Panthers their first ACC loss since October 2018.
![Carrier Dome Exteriors - Sept. 26, 2020](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/News/2020/Carrier-Dome/emb_elizabethbillman_dome_3000-768x512.jpg)
The $118 million in stadium improvements include a new fixed roof, air conditioning and a supersized video board.
![John Wildhack Conference](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/RS706501_SFS_OrangeCentral19_00257-768x512.jpg)
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack pledges donation towards growth of student-athletes and the athletics department.
![Sep 19, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Heinz Field.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Sports/2020/Football/Week-2-vs-Pitt/091920-SYRvsPitt-Tommy-DeVito-13-1-1-e1600556637646-768x511.jpg)
The Orange start off the season 0-2 for the first time since 2013 as SU’s offense fails to find its rhythm against Pitt’s top tier defense.