volleyball Archives - Page 9 of 10

Bianca Arellano Goes Down

by Zac Pacleb - October 30, 2013October 30, 2013

(Photo: Noah Findling/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils lost more than just their seventh straight match last Sunday against Colorado. They lost sophomore setter Bianca Arellano, arguably the most critical component of their offense. On match point against the Buffaloes, Arellano went up to block Colorado outside hitter Taylor Simpson’s attack attempt

ASU drops another conference match, against UCLA

by Josh Frons - October 20, 2013October 20, 2013

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The Sun Devils were not able to bear down against the Bruins today as UCLA clawed their way to a straight-set victory (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) over Arizona State. Behind star outside hitter Karsta Lowe, the Bruins started off hot and never looked back. Lowe led all scorers with five

Devils drop another Pac-12 match, to No. 1 Trojans

by Zac Pacleb - October 18, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The No. 1 USC Trojans came into Wells Fargo Arena and swept the No. 22 Arizona State Sun Devils 25-17, 25-20, 25-15 on Friday night. The Trojans have yet to drop a match in Pac-12 play. “That’s the best team that we’ve seen,” ASU head coach Jason Watson said.

ASU volleyball generating crowd momentum

by Zac Pacleb - October 9, 2013October 9, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) Few have been able to handle the heat in Tempe this season, particularly those taking on the blazing hot Sun Devils in Wells Fargo Arena. Through six matches at Wells Fargo Arena this season, the No. 16 Sun Devils have only dropped one, a four-set loss to No. 22

Ducks drown Sun Devils in four sets

by Josh Frons - October 6, 2013October 6, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) In a match of ranked opponents, the Sun Devils just couldn’t swim with the Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena. The No. 21 ranked Oregon Ducks defeated Arizona State in four sets. After ASU won the first 25-21, Oregon ran off three in a row (25-19, 25-10, 25-20). The Sun Devils

Ranked teams clash in Tempe

by Trey Lanthier - October 5, 2013October 6, 2013

The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils’ volleyball team (13-2) is on the verge of a historic season, and they’ll look to continue their success as they take on the No. 21 Oregon Ducks (8-5) Sunday afternoon. It will be ASU’s fifth game against a ranked opponent (the team is currently

Sun Devils rebound, take down Beavers

by Zac Pacleb - October 4, 2013October 4, 2013

(Photo: Ryan Bafaloukos/WCSN) The No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils (13-2) looked dominant as they swept the Oregon State Beavers (9-5) by a score of 25-19, 25-8, 25-14 in their first match since losing to No. 7 Stanford last Friday. “We needed it,” senior libero Stephanie Preach said. “We always want to

Sun Devils take care of business, put away the Hornets

by Josh Frons - September 21, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) Dominating an unranked opponent at home: that’s what top teams in the country are supposed to do, and that’s exactly what the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils did against the Alabama State University Hornets. Arizona State swept the three sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-11) behind another well-balanced effort by the

Sun Devils open at home against Cal Poly

by Trey Lanthier - September 20, 2013September 20, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils (8-1) take on the Cal Poly Mustangs (4-6) in the ASU Marriott Invitational on Friday. It will be ASU’s first game at home since November of last year, as the Sun Devils have started their 2013 campaign with nine consecutive road games. The

No. 14 Illinois drops ASU in five sets

by Trey Lanthier - September 13, 2013September 13, 2013

(Photo: Trey Lanthier/WCSN) The Sun Devils’ perfect start was almost kept alive Friday against the Fighting Illini. Almost. As outside hitter Norah Tuioti-Mariner's hit struck out of bounds, Illinois celebrated and ASU was left stunned. The final set was a battle for the ages between No. 14 Illinois (4-2) and Arizona State (7-1), as