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ASU takes on UA in conference opener

by Troy Lynch - September 24, 2014

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) Tonight, No. 19 Arizona State University takes on No. 18 Arizona in a clash between the in-state rivals. This will be the Sun Devils' first Pac-12 match of the season, to kick off the grueling conference schedule. The game is slated to start at 7:30 p.m. in the

ASU volleyball looks ahead to Pac-12 play

by Zac Pacleb - September 24, 2014September 24, 2014

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) After a solid showing in the non-conference schedule, No. 19 Arizona State kicks off their Pac-12 schedule against No. 18 Arizona in Tucson. This time last season, ASU was riding high on an 11-1 record and reveling in the attention following their upset of then-No. 2 and then-defending

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 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

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

WCSN Volleyball: Replacing Whitney Follette

by WCSN Volleyball - September 18, 2014September 18, 2014

WCSN volleyball reporters Zac Pacleb and Troy Lynch discuss middle blocker Whitney Follette's recent surgery and how ASU will respond to her absence in their upcoming matches.