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Senior middle blocker Erica Wilson (10) and sophomore outside hitter Kylee Terhune elevate to block a spike. The Sun Devil volleyball team begins its season Friday against Idaho State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU volleyball begins 2012 campaign in El Paso

The Sun Devils are participating in a three-game, two-day tournament against opponents Idaho State, Fresno State, and UTEP.

By Troy Lopez | August 23, 2012

Junior libero Stephanie Preach (6) celebrates with her teammates during a game last season. The Sun Devils look to improve last season’s 9-22 record after picking up a decorated recruiting class over the offseason. Photo by Sam Rosenbaum

Volleyball eying to improve from dismal season

The Sun Devils are looking to rebound from their performance last season in the Pac-12.

By Troy Lopez | August 22, 2012

The State Press

ASU student-athletes strive to break negative stereotype

When “student-athlete” is mentioned, it is almost natural to scoff at the first half of the phrase. However, 19 ASU student-athletes had 4.0 GPAs through their entire careers.

By William Boor | June 24, 2012

The State Press

Pac-12 volleyball season in review

In the Pac-12, many volleyball players performed above and beyond in one of the toughest conferences in the country.

By Edmund Hubbard | December 7, 2011

ASU Volleyball

Volleyball ends season, unable to reach team goal

The 2011 season did not go as the ASU volleyball team planned. But the incredible determination during the year turned the season around near the end.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 29, 2011

ASU senior Sonja Markanovich prepares for a set during the Sun Devils’ loss to Stanford on Oct. 22. Markanovich and fellow senior Malia Bachynski played their final game for ASU on Saturday against UA. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Volleyball bids adieu to Bachynski, Markanovich

The ASU volleyball team will certainly miss their seniors’ presence next year.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 28, 2011

ASU outside hitter Malia Bachynski (left) extends for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over UA on Saturday. The ASU volleyball team concludes the 2011 season at 9-22. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Volleyball downs UA in last Territorial Cup competition

Wells Fargo Arena erupted when Malia Bachynski smacked the ball to the ground, winning the match.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 27, 2011

The State Press

Volleyball falls to UA in Tucson

The ASU volleyball team went into their Tuesday match against Arizona with nothing to lose.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 22, 2011

ASU senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich reaches for the ball during the Sun Devils’ loss to Stanford on Oct. 22. Despite a solid weekend from Markanovich and freshman setter Shannan McCready, ASU fell to USC and UCLA. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball falls to USC, UCLA

No. 1 USC and No. 2 UCLA were just too much for the Sun Devils.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 21, 2011

TALL ORDER: ASU sophomore libero Stephanie Preach jumps for a serve during the Sun Devils loss to Stanford on Sept. 22. The strength of the Pac-12 is on full display this weekend when No. 2 UCLA and No. 1 USC head to Tempe. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball faces top two teams in country

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and No. 5 Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 16, 2011

FIRST SWEEP: ASU redshirt sophomore Ashley Kastl spikes the ball against her opposite number during the Sun Devils’ win over Colorado on Friday. ASU defeated both Pac-12 foes over the weekend for the first time this season. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Volleyball fends off Utah, Colorado at home

Unlike the last three matches, ASU beat Utah in five sets.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 13, 2011

The State Press

Volleyball beats OSU, falls to Ducks

ASU played a very crisp, efficient match to beat OSU in three straight sets.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 6, 2011

SENDING BACK: Senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich jumps up for a spike during Stanford’s 3-1 win over the Sun Devils. ASU looks to avenge their losses against Oregon and Oregon State from earlier this season when both schools visit the Wells Fargo over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball welcomes Oregon schools

ASU has an opportunity to redeem itself this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 3, 2011

LOVE FOR THE GAME: ASU sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil celebrates after a point during a match. The 2010 Pac-10 All-Freshman Honorable Mention inductee said she enjoys the intensity and competition as a member of the Sun Devil volleyball team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: Danica Mendivil on season goals, life after volleyball

Mendivil sat down with the State Press to talk about her time at ASU so far.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 1, 2011

EMPTY-HANDED: ASU redshirt sophomore Ashley Kastl drills a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to Stanford on Oct. 22. The Sun Devils were unable to pull out a victory during their Washington road trip, despite playing No. 10 UW to five sets. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Wash. schools too much for volleyball

ASU was just two points away from an upset.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 30, 2011

STAYING STRONG: Redshirt freshman hitter Kylee Terhune (9) and senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich (2) extend to block Stanford junior outside hitter Hayley Spelman (21) during the Cardinal’s 3-1 win over the Sun Devils. The Sun Devils hope to even up their series against Washington and Washington State over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball hungry for upsets against Wash. schools

ASU hopes to settle the score in Pullman, Wash. this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 27, 2011

STILL UPBEAT: ASU junior Erica Wilson leaps for a jump serve during the third set against Stanford on Saturday. Wilson says the team is still optimistic despite a 5-16 record. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball still optimistic for remainder of season

Players and coaches still have faith in the team.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 26, 2011

STILL GROUNDED: Redshirt sophomore libero Caitlyn Murphy reaches for a dig during the third set of the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to No. 5 Stanford on Saturday. Despite defeating Colorado last weekend, the Sun Devils are 1-13 in their last 14 games. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Cal, Stanford too much for Volleyball

ASU played neck and neck with both No. 5 Stanford and No. 2 Cal all weekend, but ultimately dropped both games.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 23, 2011

RALLYING TOGETHER: Several ASU volleyball players celebrate after a point during the third game of the Sun Devils’ Nov. 7 match against UCLA. After a close loss to No. 2 Cal on Oct. 1, the Sun Devils believe they can upset the Bears and No. 5 Stanford over the weekend. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball welcomes No. 2 Cal, No. 5 Stanford

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and 5th ranked Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 20, 2011

Senior setter Shannan McCready sets the ball in a home game in the 2011 season. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball freshmen already fast friends

Freshmen outside hitter Nora Tuioti-Mariner and setter Shannan McCready have formed a close bond on the ASU volleyball team

By Edmund Hubbard | October 19, 2011