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ASU Volleyball: Transfers have been key to the Sun Devils season

by John Engelbert - November 11, 2016November 13, 2016

(Photo: Jacob Franklin/WCSN) One key component to success at the college level as a program in any sport is the ability to recruit. Landing a major recruit coming out of high school can start the process of turning around a program, or continue a program’s dominance. Recruiting high school seniors and landing

ASU Volleyball: No. 9 UCLA brings out the broom and sweeps the Sun Devils

by John Engelbert - November 5, 2016November 7, 2016

(Photo: Marie Bernadette Obsuna/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils faced the No. 9 UCLA Bruins on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils lost another match at home, again in straight sets 21-25, 22-25, 19-25. The Bruins used three service aces in the early going to open up an 8-3

ASU Volleyball: A top-10 team is rolling into Wells Fargo Arena

by John Engelbert - November 5, 2016November 6, 2016

(Photo: Marie Bernadette Obsuna/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils opened up the month of November with a straight set loss last night against the No. 25 USC Trojans. It does not get any easier for the Sun Devils, as they face the No. 9 UCLA Bruins on Saturday night. Coming into the match,

ASU Volleyball: No. 25 USC has an efficient night and comes away with a sweep

by Delilah Cassidy - November 4, 2016November 6, 2016

(Photo: Jacob Franklin/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (9-16) inconsistencies were on full display from the starting lineup to the final score Friday evening when they were swept by No. 25 USC (16-9) 25-27, 14-25, 25-18. One of Arizona State’s top returners sat on the bench in the loss– sophomore setter Kylie

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils start the weekend with No. 25 USC

by Delilah Cassidy - November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

(Photo: James Powel/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (9-15) look put double-digits in the win column this Friday when they host No. 25 USC Friday night. The Sun Devils came away with a four-set win and loss during their trip to Oregon last weekend. After being swept by the Beavers earlier this

ASU Volleyball: ‘Off The Block’ Ep. 7

by Jacob Franklin - November 2, 2016November 4, 2016

(Photo: James Powel/WCSN) 'Off The Block' is the premiere Arizona State Volleyball podcast that airs live every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. PT. Listen in as Troy Lynch, Jacob Franklin, Bobby Kraus, Eliav Gabay and John Engelbert discuss everything Arizona State Volleyball. Including last week's trip up to Oregon, a mini-debate about

ASU Volleyball: The Sun Devils took a set, but it was not enough

by John Engelbert - October 30, 2016November 2, 2016

(Photo: Liesl Babicka/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils faced off against the Oregon Ducks on Sunday for the second time this season. After nearly beating the Ducks the first time they met, this game did not go as planned for the Sun Devils, as they lost in four sets 21-25, 18-25,

ASU Volleyball: It’s another redemption game for the Sun Devils in Oregon

by John Engelbert - October 30, 2016November 2, 2016

(Photo: Liesl Babicka/WCSN) Coming off a big win on the road against the Oregon State Beavers on Friday night, the Arizona State Sun Devils stay in Oregon to take on the Oregon Ducks on Sunday afternoon. The Sun Devils will be looking for redemption on Sunday, as the Ducks came away with

ASU Volleyball: For the Pickrell sisters, this World Series is of utmost importance

by Delilah Cassidy - October 29, 2016October 30, 2016

(Photo: Jacob Franklin/WCSN) Tonight’s starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, Corey Kluber, presents a line of tension between hometown ties and family sports allegiance for the Pickrell household. They must decide this evening when the Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Indians in game four of the World Series. Growing up nearly 1,000

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils get revenge on the Beavers in a four set win

by Delilah Cassidy - October 28, 2016October 29, 2016

(Photo: Jacob Franklin/WCSN) Arizona State rallied back from a big first set loss to defeat Oregon State in four sets 15-25, 25-22, 25-13, 25-21. The first set began with even play until the Beavers won the next eight of nine points to take a 14-7 lead. The run was heavily offensive as