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New ASU volleyball head coach Stevie Mussie increases the intensity

The Sun Devils have cancelled some spring matches to help players recover from injuries.

By Natalie Orr | April 21, 2016

Chris Rose poses for a picture outside his office in Carson Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was officially announced as assistant volleyball coach earlier in the day.

ASU volleyball hires Chris Rose as assistant

Chris Rose is the son of Russ, the winningest coach in women's collegiate volleyball history.

By Logan Newman | March 2, 2016

Construction on the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe continues on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.

Sun Devil Stadium renovations progress, 'Master plan' in early stages

Chief of staff Rocky Harris spoke about a long-term plan to improve every sports facility at ASU.

By Logan Newman | February 23, 2016

Jack of All Clubs: ASU Quidditch

ASU Quidditch team brings fictional sport to life.

By Jeff Darge | February 14, 2016

ASU volleyball can't escape first round of NCAA tournament, falls to FSU

FSU's net defense did not allow ASU to have clean shots, resulting in a team hitting percentage of .044.

By Logan Newman | December 3, 2015

ASU's volleyball team regroups after a point against Washington on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Huskies swept the Sun Devils 3-0.

ASU volleyball to take on FSU in first round of NCAA tournament

ASU will have to combat FSU's strong outside hitter and good blockers at the net.

By Logan Newman | December 2, 2015

ASU volleyball to compete in NCAA tournament for fourth consecutive year

ASU's early season success made up for late injury problems. The Sun Devils will play against Florida State on Thursday.

By Logan Newman | November 30, 2015

The Arizona State University volleyball team gathers before the end of a timeout in the first set against University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the Red Lion Invitational on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Rebels 3 games to none (25-10, 25-21, 25-15).

ASU volleyball loses to Arizona in regular season finale

A lineup change did not help the Sun Devils in an attempt to clinch an NCAA tournament.

By Logan Newman | November 27, 2015

Head coach Jason Watson reacts to a call in a match against the University of Washington, Friday, Oct. 17 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Huskies swept the Sun Devils, 3-0.

Jason Watson earns 200th career win as ASU volleyball tops Utah

ASU had fewer service errors and out-blocked Utah in the 3-0 victory.

By Logan Newman | November 14, 2015

Lexi MacLean, left, and Kizzy Ricedorff attempt to block an incoming shot during ASU's game against NAU on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devil volleyball squad beat the visiting Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 3-1 (25-17, 13-25, 25-13, 25-20), improving to a perfect 7-0 overall record.

ASU volleyball in midst of an identity crisis

After beginning the year with four star seniors, the team has been forced to experiment with lineups involving three juniors

By Logan Newman | November 4, 2015

Senior Whitney Follette serves during Tuesday's game against the Lumberjacks on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devil volleyball squad beat the visiting Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 3-1 (25-17, 13-25, 25-13, 25-20), improving to a perfect 7-0 overall record.

Pac-12 Editor's picks: Bye week edition

Reviewing the best stories from a busy weekend of ASU sports

By Stefan Modrich | October 25, 2015

Whitney Follette records 400th career block in No. 13 ASU volleyball's four set victory over Colorado

BreElle Bailey added a career-high 16 kills as the Sun Devils topped the Buffaloes 3-1.

By Stefan Modrich | October 24, 2015

No. 6 ASU women's volleyball prepares for a top-10 test against No. 8 Stanford

Injuries have hampered players on both ASU and Stanford this season, but both have overcome them to reach top-8 rankings.

By Logan Newman | October 1, 2015

Junior outside hitter Kizzy Ricedorff reacts after winning a point in the first set against University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the Red Lion Invitational Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Rebels 3 games to none (25-10, 25-21, 25-15).

Newlywed game: ASU athletics edition

Kizzy and Rathen Ricedorff answer questions about how they met, how they got married, what type of dinosaur Rathen would be and what's an embarrassing Kizzy quality.

By Logan Newman | October 1, 2015

Coach Jason Watson talks to his players during the match vs Washington State on Sunday, Oct. 19th, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils would rally from two sets down to beat the Cougars 3-2. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU volleyball’s turnaround is one to remember

In Jason Watson’s first four years, he was 55-75. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Except ASU volleyball had the patience with his early struggles.

By Justin Janssen | September 22, 2015

against Texas Southern Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Lady Tigers three games to none (25-15, 25-17, 25-8).

More players get time on court in No. 10 ASU volleyball's win over Texas Southern

Freshman Jasmine Koonts got her first home start of the season, and Mia Mazon, Andi Lowrance and Blair Robalin each saw their first time on court in the season.

By Logan Newman | September 19, 2015