(Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) Coming off a four-match losing streak to start Pac-12 play, Arizona State will continue the gauntlet of facing ranked teams with Friday night's match against No. 13 UCLA. In the Sun Devils' most recent match, they lost to Cal 3-0 in a match where the team struggled most of the
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ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils play five sets; lose to Washington late after promising start
(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (10-4, 0-2 in Pac-12) faced a tough opponent on Sunday against the No. 7 Washington Huskies (12-1, 2-0 in Pac-12), and despite taking a two-game lead gave up the comeback and lost 3-2 in Tempe. Coming into the match, the Huskies were riding a
ASU Volleyball: Pac-12 gauntlet continues against No. 7 Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Volleyball (10-3,0-1 Pac-12) will be looking to rebound from a disappointing 3-0 sweep in their Pac-12 opener as they head into Sunday’s match against Washington (11-1, 1-0 Pac 12). The Devils began Pac-12 play against rival Arizona and lost in three sets (26-24,25-18,25-22). Arizona State struggled with
ASU Volleyball: Serving, passing struggles cost Sun Devils in loss to Arizona
(Photo: Emmie Keenan/WCSN) Coming into the conference season 10-2, Arizona State volleyball had high expectations for Thursday’s match against Arizona, but were unable to meet those hopes, falling 3-0 to the Wildcats in Tempe. Serving on both ends proved to be the biggest issue for the Sun Devils. The Wildcats averaged less
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils start strong; lose luster in three-set loss to Arizona
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State volleyball (10-3) fell 3-0 to their arch rival, the University of Arizona Wildcats (7-3), in Tempe on Thursday night. Coming off a disappointing 12-20 season, coupled with the massive turnover the program faced this past offseason—featuring an inclusion of four new coaches and 10 new players—expectations were
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils looking to build momentum at Maverick Classic
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) The Arizona State volleyball team (7-2) will be looking to add three more victories in Arlington, Texas as they compete in the UT Arlington Maverick Classic, their final preseason tournament. The Sun Devils enter the tournament coming off an impressive showing at the Lumberjack Classic held at NAU. The
ASU Volleyball: Previewing the Northern Arizona Tournament
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Coming off of a 1-2 weekend at the Gonzaga Invitational, the Arizona State Sun Devils (4-2) are looking to come out with a winning record at this weekend’s Northern Arizona Tournament. The Devils will face off against Cal State Bakersfield, Northern Arizona and Utah State. Cal State Bakersfield: Friday,
ASU Volleyball: Stevie Mussie out as Sun Devil head coach
(Photo: Jacob Franklin/WCSN) After only one season with the Arizona State volleyball program, Stevie Mussie's tenure as head coach has come to an end. "Sun Devil Volleyball Coach Stevie Mussie is no longer with the program," ASU Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson said in a statement. "We will launch a
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils pull out a gut-wrenching five set win over Wildcats
(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils hosted their in-state rivals, the Arizona Wildcats, on Saturday afternoon to finish out the season. The Sun Devils finished off their season with an emotional five-set win over the Wildcats, 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 25-18, 20-18. The Wildcats found a little separation in the fifth
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils end season against the in-state rival Wildcats
(Photo: James Powel/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils host the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday afternoon, looking to send their seniors out with a win on Senior Night. The Sun Devils enter into the matchup with two consecutive wins, and a third would give them their longest win streak of the season. “Having two