Josh Frons, Author at Cronkite Sports

Macey Gardner, Sun Devils pull off narrow three-set victory

by Josh Frons - November 14, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) In a must-win situation for ASU, the Sun Devils did just that, in the form of a straight-sets sweep over Colorado (25-23, 28-26, 25-14). It was Bianca Arellano’s first game back after missing four matches with a sprained ankle. “It felt so great to be back,” Arellano said. “Macey (Gardner)

Sun Devils still trying to find stride in conference against Colorado

by Josh Frons - November 14, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) The 16-10 Arizona State Sun Devils host the 15-9 Colorado Buffaloes at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night at 7 p.m. It’s the second meeting between the two on the season. In the first, the Buffaloes beat the Sun Devils, three sets to one, in Boulder. It was a

Hell Frozen Over: Breaking down the Sun Devils recent play

by Josh Frons - October 31, 2013October 30, 2013

ASU drops another conference match, against UCLA

by Josh Frons - October 20, 2013October 20, 2013

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Sun Devils were not able to bear down against the Bruins today as UCLA clawed their way to a straight-set victory (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) over Arizona State. Behind star outside hitter Karsta Lowe, the Bruins started off hot and never looked back. Lowe led all scorers with five

Ducks drown Sun Devils in four sets

by Josh Frons - October 6, 2013October 6, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) In a match of ranked opponents, the Sun Devils just couldn’t swim with the Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena. The No. 21 ranked Oregon Ducks defeated Arizona State in four sets. After ASU won the first 25-21, Oregon ran off three in a row (25-19, 25-10, 25-20). The Sun Devils

ASU hockey takes on UA this weekend

by Josh Frons - October 4, 2013October 5, 2013

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Ranked opponents, rivals, division one teams, conference opponents; it’s no surprise that the Arizona State hockey team will face all of these this season. This Friday and Saturday night the Sun Devils will face all of the above when the Arizona Wildcats come to town. The second ranked Sun

Sun Devils take care of business, put away the Hornets

by Josh Frons - September 21, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) Dominating an unranked opponent at home: that’s what top teams in the country are supposed to do, and that’s exactly what the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils did against the Alabama State University Hornets. Arizona State swept the three sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-11) behind another well-balanced effort by the

A battle of ASUs: Arizona State looks to stay strong against Alabama State

by Josh Frons - September 21, 2013September 23, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils may not still be undefeated, but they are now undefeated at home after a win over Cal Poly last night. They look to continue their winning ways against Alabama State. The Hornets (5-9) are trying to win just their second road game

Gardner, Sun Devils cruise past Redhawks

by Josh Frons - September 7, 2013September 7, 2013

(Photo: Sun Devil Volleyball) The Arizona State volleyball team cruised to a three set victory over Seattle University Friday afternoon in Spokane. The Sun Devils were ahead early and often, en route to a 25-13 first set win. Macey Gardner led the way for the Sun Devils from the outset. The outside hitter

Murphy, Newmeyer shine in M&G game

by Josh Frons - September 6, 2013September 7, 2013

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Arizona State hockey picked a great night for fan appreciation night. After the pregame festivities were complete, the annual Maroon and Gold intra-squad scrimmage was everything Sun Devil fans were hoping for. In a riveting back-and-forth, high-scoring game, players were skating for their hockey lives, and one man