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Pac-12 Rankings Roundup

by Zac Pacleb - September 22, 2014

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) No. 1: Stanford (last week: No. 1), 10-0 Nothing new here. The Cardinal continued to dominate their opponents, including a strong four-set victory at then-No. 19 San Diego last weekend. Stanford has been nothing but dominant in their non-conference schedule with wins over then-No. 1 Penn State and then-No.

ASU sinks Pepperdine in final non-conference game

by Austen Browne - September 21, 2014September 21, 2014

(Photo: Ava Montoya/WCSN) In the third and final match of the Residence Inn Invitational, the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils completed a sweep of the Pepperdine Waves (25-21, 25-21, 25-23) to finish the tournament with a 2-1 record. “It took us a while to get anything going in the match,” head

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