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Sun Devils down No. 9 Trojans in four sets

by Austen Browne - September 26, 2014

The No. 19 Arizona State Sun Devils upset the No. 9 USC Trojans in four sets (23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-20) in Los Angeles, Calif. on Friday. The victory hands ASU their first Pac-12 win of the year and further cements the team as a force to be reckoned within the

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 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 Soccer: Pac-12 Power Rankings

by Michelle Minahen - September 19, 2014September 19, 2014

(Photo: Steve Rodriguez/ASU Athletics) With the start of Pac-12 conference games just days away, we take a more in depth look at one of the strongest leagues in women's collegiate soccer. This season is shaping up to be one of the best yet, as the Pac-12 has an astounding six players named

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

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