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ASU hockey sneaks past Niagara

by Nicole Vasquez - September 21, 2014September 21, 2014

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) “To get to the national tournament you've got to be able to hang with the big boys,” said Niagara head coach Larry Brzeckowski before the opening weekend. Even after suffering a 3-4 loss at Oceanside Saturday night, his team was able to keep in stride with the defending ACHA

ASU Volleyball: The Sun Devils Bounce Back against NCCU

by Troy Lopez - September 20, 2014

(Photo: Jasmyne Lott/WCSN) No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils came into their match against North Carolina Central University with a vengeance as they beat the North Carolina Central Eagles in straight sets (25-9, 25-14, 25-11). Even though sophomore outside hitter McKenzie Willey (rest) and junior middle blocker Whitney Follette (injured) sat out

ASU Volleyball: The Sun Devils look to bounce back with doubleheader

by Austen Browne - September 20, 2014

(Photo: Jasmyne Lott/WCSN) The No. 18 Arizona State volleyball team is set to finish off the last tournament of their non-conference slate, the Residence Inn Invitational, with a doubleheader at home in Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils will face the winless North Carolina Central Eagles and the Pepperdine Waves, after

ASU Volleyball: Rams Spurn ASU Comeback

by Zac Pacleb - September 20, 2014

(Photo: Ava Montoya/WCSN) In the first match of the Residence Inn Invitational, the No. 8 Colorado State Rams defeated the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils in five sets (25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 17-25, 15-5). “It was a fun match,” ASU head coach Jason Watson said. “Certainly, it’s a unique thing to say

First line shines in season opener

by Spencer Hann - September 20, 2014September 20, 2014

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Coming off an ACHA Championship and record-breaking season, expectations for ASU’s D1 hockey team were set incredibly high. In the team’s season opener Friday night in front of a packed Oceanside Arena, it is safe to say those expectations were met. Sophomore forward Ryan Ostertag’s hat trick set

ASU Soccer: Pac-12 Power Rankings

by Michelle Minahen - September 19, 2014September 19, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) With the start of Pac-12 conference games just days away, we take a more in depth look at one of the strongest leagues in women's collegiate soccer. This season is shaping up to be one of the best yet, as the Pac-12 has an astounding six players named

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils Prepare for Toughest Challenge Yet

by Troy Lynch - September 19, 2014September 19, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils are back at home this weekend after playing their last three matches in Kentucky, where they went 2-1. After losing a tough match to Louisville in straight sets, ASU won their next two matches, and plan to carry the momentum when

ASU volleyball’s key change is offensive balance

by Zac Pacleb - September 19, 2014September 19, 2014

(Photo: ASU Athletics) The change in mentality for the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils has been well documented. They are approaching each match, each set and each point in a more disciplined manner, something that was lacking last season. With an improved mental approach, ASU has produced positive results in tough

ASU Football: Offensive line insists nothing changes with Mike Bercovici

by Adam Stites - September 18, 2014September 18, 2014

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) When the No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils take the field against the No. 12 UCLA Bruins, it remains to be seen how the offense will look with Mike Bercovici at the helm. Ask the offensive line, though, and they’ll tell you to expect to see the same

ASU Football: Ball gets reps at SPUR linebacker

by Jacob Garcia - September 18, 2014September 18, 2014

(Photo: Courtney Pedroza/WCSN) With two successive off-days looming on Friday and Saturday, the Sun Devil football team returned outdoors to practice on Thursday. The Mike Bercovici-Taylor Kelly questions have seemingly died down, so Graham diverted his post-practice focus to more expansive topics. “I told them today, ‘Think about every one of those kids