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ASU Volleyball: Mercedes Binns and Kylie Pickrell are connecting better than ever

by Jacob Franklin - November 11, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) To compromise for the injuries that have hit No. 21 Arizona State, a plethora of changes were made to the lineup over the course of several matches. When these decisions were made to change up the lineup, a couple different ideas have to be considered. One of those more important

ASU Volleyball: With six matches remaining, the Sun Devils are primed to push for the NCAA Tournament

by Zac Pacleb - November 10, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) Despite injuries, lineup shifts, and overall struggles, No. 21 Arizona State is still in line to make its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid for the first time since 1992-1995. The Sun Devils sit at 18-7 (7-7 in Pac-12). Two wins gets them to a much more comfortable 20 victories,

ASU Volleyball: Off the Block Ep. 2

by Troy Lynch - November 10, 2015November 11, 2015

(Photo by: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) In this episode of Off the Block, Troy Lynch and Andre Simms talk about what happened this past weekend against the Washington schools, the takeaways and what to look out for this weekend when the No. 21 Sun Devils take on Colorado and Utah. If you want reach

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils looking to go to the national tournament for fourth straight year

by Troy Lynch - November 9, 2015November 9, 2015

(Photo by: Matt Harden/WCSN) No. 21 Arizona State has made it to the national tournament the past three seasons under head coach Jason Watson. Picking up win number 18 against Washington State on Sunday, they hope to make it four.

ASU Volleyball: No. 20 Sun Devils snap losing skid, beat Washington State in four sets

by Jacob Franklin - November 8, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) In what could prove to be one of the most important games of the season, the No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devils beat the Washington State Cougars in four sets by scores of 26-24, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23. “It (the win) keeps us in it,” ASU head coach Jason Watson said.

ASU Volleyball: Washington State preview

by Jacob Franklin - November 8, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) After dropping the seventh game out of their last nine against the No. 3 Washington Huskies, the No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devils will look to put their season back on track as the Washington State Cougars come into Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe to face ASU at

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils search for offensive tempo and efficiency

by Jacob Franklin - November 6, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) With seven matches remaining in the regular season, No. 20 Arizona State suffered its first home loss to No. 3 Washington, and while the Sun Devils were more successful in finding a good tempo, the efficiency was not there. The Sun Devils offense came out of the gates with

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils fall to No. 3 Washington in straight sets, end perfect home record

by Andre Simms - November 6, 2015

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) No. 20 Arizona State suffered its first home loss of the season to the No. 3 Washington Huskies in straight sets 25-17, 25-22, 25-10. As has been the theme over the past few weeks, the Sun Devils switched things up and went back to the 6-2 offense after running the

ASU Volleyball: Washington preview

by Andre Simms - November 6, 2015November 6, 2015

(Photo: Kaley Kurowski/WCSN) No. 20 Arizona State puts its perfect home record on the line as it takes on the No. 3 Washington Huskies. The Huskies come in at 20-2 with a huge win over then-No. 1 USC. They currently lead the Pac-12 in both hitting percentage and opponent hitting percentage with figures

ASU Volleyball: BreElle Bailey emerging as a steady go-to option on both pins

by Andre Simms - November 5, 2015November 5, 2015

(Photo: Courtney Pedroza/WCSN) Quiet as it’s kept, junior outside hitter BreElle Bailey has emerged as one of Arizona State’s top hitters in recent weeks. Amidst a bevy of changes to lineups and formations, Bailey has been a stabilizing presence on the right side and most recently as an outside hitter. Bailey has