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Jason Watson, the head coach of the ASU women’s volley ball team, gives his athletes blocking advice during a practice. The girls constantly rotate players on and off the court so they all go through the same practice drills. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU volleyball rusty in scrimmage Saturday

After only one week together since returning from summer break, ASU volleyball showed some rust in an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night.

By Ben Margiott | August 17, 2013

The sun shines through a group of sand volleyball nets on ASU's Polytechnic campus. The newest addition to ASU's athletics is set to start sometime in 2014. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Women's sand volleyball added to ASU Athletics arsenal

The Athletic Department has added women's sand volleyball as an NCAA Division I sport for the 2014 spring semester.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Pac-12, DirecTV standoff endures, hurts ASU athletics

As the Pac-12 network nears its one-year anniversary, officials remain unable to reach an agreement with DirecTV, the nation's largest cable provider.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 25, 2013

Senior Erica Wilson totaled 522 kills in only her first year as an outside hitter, placing her fifth all-time for ASU kills in a season. Wilson moved from middle blocker prior to the season. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball’s freshmen provide resurgence to program

It may not be the way the Sun Devils wanted their season to end, but it’s an ending that showcases the improvement of this year’s ASU volleyball made from last season.

By Troy Lopez | December 4, 2012

Junior middle blocker Alexis Pinson goes up for a spike as freshman setter Allison Palmer watches in anticipation during an ASU victory in its own Sheraton Invitational on Sept. 14. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball suffers heartbreaker in 1st round of NCAA tournament

The dream of a championship run ended early for ASU, as the Sun Devils were knocked out of the tournament in the first round at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners.

By Troy Lopez | December 1, 2012

The ASU Volleyball Team celebrates after defeating the Wildcats 3-1 to win this year's Territorial Cup.

Volleyball makes NCAA tournament, opens vs. Sooners

It took an upset and an emotionally-charged victory to get here, but the ASU volleyball team is in the NCAA Tournament, and that’s all that matters.

By Troy Lopez | November 27, 2012

Slideshow: Volleyball vanquishes UA 3-1

The ASU Volleyball Team took on the UA Wildcats on Friday night in the 2012 Territorial Cup at Wells Fargo Arena. ASU defeated the wildcats in four sets with a final score of 3-1.

By Aaron Lavinsky | November 25, 2012

Senior outside hitter Erica Wilson (10) rises for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over USC on Nov. 2. (Photo by Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver)

Volleyball ends regular season with 3-1 win over UA

The Sun Devils finished a huge task with an emotionally-charged victory over UA on Friday night.

By Troy Lopez | November 23, 2012

Volleyball stuns No. 5 Washington in Seattle

The Sun Devils stunned the Huskies 3-1 to earn their 19th win of the season in a must-win situation.

By Troy Lopez | November 21, 2012

Volleyball fights for playoff spot vs. UW, UA

The Sun Devils will need victories over No. 4 Washington and rival UA to keep their chances alive for a spot in the NCAA tournament.

By Troy Lopez | November 20, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Whitney Follette elevates for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over California on Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball’s playoff chances decimated in loss

The Sun Devils suffered a tough 3-1 loss Friday night to the visiting Utah Utes.

By Troy Lopez | November 19, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner bumps up the ball back into play, during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over California on Sept. 28. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball seeks redemption vs. CU, Utah

Sun Devils have two more chances this weekend in Tempe, when they play host to Colorado on Friday and Utah on Sunday.

By Troy Lopez | November 15, 2012

The ASU volleyball team celebrates after a 3-0 sweep of No. 6 USC on Nov. 2. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball gets needed road victory over Oregon State

The Sun Devils swept Oregon State Thursday night, capturing their second consecutive road win.

By Troy Lopez | November 12, 2012

Junior middle blocker Alexis Pinson relays commands to her teammates during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to No. 4 Oregon on Oct. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball faces UO, OSU in midst of playoff hunt

Playing on Thursday and Friday this week, the Sun Devils take on the Oregon State Beavers and the No. 4 Oregon Ducks in two more difficult road games.

By Troy Lopez | November 7, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner attempts to hit the ball past two UC Riverside blockers during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over the Highlanders on Sept. 14. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball upsets No. 6 USC in three-game sweep

The Sun Devils picked up a huge win Friday when they upset the visiting No. 6 USC Trojans in the Wells Fargo Arena.

By Troy Lopez | November 4, 2012

Junior libero Stephanie Preach celebrates with her team after a point during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss at Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball to host No. 6 USC, No. 5 UCLA

The Sun Devils play host to the No. 6 USC Trojans and No. 5 UCLA Bruins on Friday and Saturday, as they look to scrap for wins to boost their NCAA tournament chances.

By Troy Lopez | November 1, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner crouches for a dig during the ASU Sheraton Invitational on Sept. 14 through 15. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball captures first Pac-12 road win over Cal

By defeating California 3-2 on Sunday, the ASU volleyball team finally got its first conference road win of the season.

By Troy Lopez | October 28, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner taps the ball over the net during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss at Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball looks to halt road woes at Cal, Stanford

The Sun Devils (14-9, 3-7 Pac-12) begin the second-half of their Pac-12 schedule when travel to northern California this weekend for games against No. 2 Stanford and Cal.

By Troy Lopez | October 25, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner (12) bumps the ball to sophomore outside hitter Nora Tuioti-Mariner (1) during ASU’s 3-0 loss to No. 3 Oregon on Oct. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball ends losing streak in win over Oregon State

The Sun Devils (14-9, 3-7 Pac-12) defeated Oregon State on Friday night, but dropped their game to No. 3 Oregon on Saturday evening.

By Troy Lopez | October 21, 2012

Senior outside hitter Erica Wilson (10) celebrates a point with junior libero Caitlyn Francis (14) after a point in the loss to Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball back at home, Oregon, Oregon State on deck

The Sun Devils square off against the Oregon State Beavers and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks in two primetime match-ups on Friday and Saturday.

By Troy Lopez | October 17, 2012

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