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ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils upset No. 11 Oregon in five sets

by Zac Pacleb - October 24, 2014

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils travelled to Eugene for their first road match in two weeks and upset the No. 11 Oregon Ducks in five sets (19-25, 26-24, 20-25, 26-24, 15-9). The Sun Devils did well to keep the fast Oregon offense from their usual dominant, efficient

ASU Volleyball: Follette’s return provides more than just numbers for the Sun Devils

by Troy Lynch - October 23, 2014October 23, 2014

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) After nearly a month off the court due to injury, Whitney Follette is back. The junior middle blocker returned to the No. 17 Sun Devils as she made her first appearance last Friday since September 13th. During the week of Follette’s return, there was some concern on whether or

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils come out victorious in Pac-12 home opener

by Zac Pacleb - October 10, 2014October 12, 2014

(Photo: Zac Pacleb/WCSN) After four straight road matches, No. 18 Arizona State won its Pac-12 home opener over the California Bears in four sets (23-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-21). “One of the things that I hope isn’t lost is just the strength of volleyball in this conference,” ASU head coach Jason Watson said.

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils Prepare for Colorado

by Troy Lynch - October 3, 2014

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) The No. 17 Arizona State Sun Devils will continue their road trip this week, traveling to Colorado and Utah to play the Buffaloes and Utes. The unranked Buffaloes will host the No. 17 Sun Devils at 6:00 p.m. at the Coors Event Center tonight at 5 p.m. The Sun

ASU Looks for First Pac-12 Win at USC

Arizona State

by Austen Browne - September 26, 2014

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) The No. 19 Arizona State Sun Devils look to get back on track as they continue Pac-12 play against the dangerous No. 9 USC Trojans in Los Angeles. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. PT and can be watched on the Pac-12 Network. The Sun Devils ended up

ASU Drops First Pac-12 Match

by Troy Lynch - September 25, 2014September 25, 2014

(Photo: Jasmyne Lott/WCSN) The match between No. 19 Arizona State University and No. 18 University of Arizona was just as expected, a battle. The Sun Devils ended up taking a loss to the Wildcats in five sets (25-21, 22-25, 21-25, 27-25, 13-15). Not only was it a battle, but a couple

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