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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.

Pac-12 Rankings Roundup

by Zac Pacleb - September 16, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) No. 1: Stanford (last week: No. 1), 7-0 Topping the rankings once again is the Stanford Cardinal. They handled then-No. 22 Duke in four sets before sweeping Penn and Santa Clara. Against Santa Clara, Stanford put up a season-best 15 blocks. The Cardinal travel to San Diego, California

New Face, Same Results

by Troy Lynch - September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) Starting off the season ranked No. 25 and without libero Stephanie Preach, someone needed to fill in the spot that she left. Preach finished her career at ASU second on the all-time dig list with 2,010. There aren’t many people who can play with the same caliber as

Sun Devils Prevent Major Setback

by Austen Browne - September 14, 2014

(Photo credit: ASU Athletics) Coming into this weekend, the No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils volleyball team was riding high, winners of all six of their games to begin the season. Though they have had their share of speed bumps, ASU has battled back and maintained their success behind the explosive

ASU-Morehead State Preview

by Austen Browne - September 13, 2014September 14, 2014

(Photo credit: Christian Coates/WCSN) On Saturday afternoon, the No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils volleyball squad will square off against the hometown Morehead State Eagles to finish off the Comfort Inn & Suites Invitational in Morehead, Kentucky. ASU looks to bounce back after a very challenging Friday slate of games which

ASU hits the road to face off against Louisville

by Trey Lanthier - September 12, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) On Friday morning, ASU volleyball will take on Louisville to start off the Comfort Inn & Suites Invitational in Morehead, Kentucky. The Sun Devils rose to No. 15 in the AVCA’s polls this week, marking the second straight season in which they’ve been ranked as high as