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GETTING OVER: Sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil tips the ball over Washington State senior outside hitter Meagan Ganzer in the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to the Huskies. Coach Jason Watson said Mendivil has been finding her way back into the rotation and she helped ASU break their 11-game losing streak. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Volleyball snaps 11-game losing streak

The ASU volleyball team broke their 11-game losing streak.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 16, 2011

NEW FACES: Senior outside hitter Malia Bachynski leaps for a spike during the Sun Devils’ loss to Washington State on Sept. 23. ASU faces off against two other teams with Pac-12 woes in newcomers Colorado and Utah this weekend. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Volleyball heads to struggling Utah, CU

The Sun Devils are going up against new Pac-12 teams that are having similar seasons so far.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 13, 2011

ASU will be without junior setter Shannan McCready (7) to open the season in Hawaii. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball athletes inspire local youth players

Most of the fans that come visit the Sun Devils are local youth volleyball players in Arizona.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 11, 2011

FIGHTING THE LOWS: Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl digs for the ball during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to No. 2 UCLA on Friday. Kastl contributed a match-best in kills with 23 against No. 5 USC despite the tough loss. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball comes up short against LA teams

The ASU volleyball team almost pulled off the impossible Saturday night.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 9, 2011

LOOKING UP: Junior outside hitter Sarah Clause raises the ball up during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to then-No. 4 Washington on Sept. 23. The Sun Devils host No. 2 UCLA and No. 5 USC this weekend at Wells Fargo Arena after upsetting both teams last year. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tough Pac-12 schedule continues for Volleyball

Nothing changes this weekend when 2nd-ranked UCLA (13-2) and 5th ranked USC (11-3) come to Tempe.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 6, 2011

Kastl siblings boost each other on respective teams

Ashley and Cameron Kastl both choose ASU and they will always have each other’s support.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 3, 2011

UP HIGH: Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl extends to stop the ball during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to Washington State on Sept. 23. Kastl has been a bright spot for the ASU volleyball team despite their recent struggles. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Volleyball’s woes continued in weekend trip

There’s nothing wrong with a team experimenting with new things while in a slump.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 2, 2011

GOING WEST: Sophomore outside hitter Bethany Jorgensen serves the ball in the Sun Devils’ meeting against Washington on Sunday. The ASU volleyball team takes on a difficult road stretch over the weekend, facing No. 6 Stanford and No. 4 California. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Volleyball embarks on tough Calif. trip

The ASU women’s volleyball team travels to northern California this weekend to take on 6th ranked Stanford and 4th ranked Cal.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 29, 2011

IMPACT: Sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson reaches for a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss to Washington State on Friday. Pinson has emerged as a valuable “Seventh Man” for the ASU volleyball team this season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Pinson embraces role coming off the bench

Alexis Pinson has sacrificed some playing time, but has also embraced her role as the “Seventh Man” of the ASU volleyball team.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 26, 2011

COUGARS ROAR: ASU sophomore hitter Danica Mendivil (16) attempts a spike while WSU senior Meagan Ganzer (9) and redshirt freshman Stephanie Hagins (4) move to block. The Cougars came back to win after falling behind two sets to none. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Comebacks continue to haunt volleyball

After allowing Washington State to come back from a 2-0 hole on Friday, ASU was swept by No. 4 Washington in front of a home crowd on Sunday.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 25, 2011

HOME COURT: Redshirt freshman Kylee Terhune spikes the ball in the Sun Devils’ Alumnae Match in August. The Sun Devils are back in Wells Fargo Arena this weekend to play No. 4 Washington and Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball returns home to face Wash. schools

The Sun Devils enter the home stretch on a four-game losing streak, but are looking for things to turn around in friendly territory.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 22, 2011

BACK IN TEMPE: Current and former members of the ASU volleyball team shake hands after the Alumnae Game in August. The Sun Devils play their first home game since Oct. 27 on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball happy to be back home

It has been almost a month since the ASU women’s volleyball team has hosted a home match in Tempe.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 21, 2011

TOUGH START: ASU junior middle blocker Erica Wilson spikes the ball during a match against UA last season. The Sun Devils opened up Pac-12 play with a pair of loss against Oregon and Oregon State over the weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball off to shaky Pac-12 start

ASU faced off against two strong Pac-12 teams.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 18, 2011

WELCOME BACK: ASU sophomore setter Sarah McGaffin (right) makes a set while sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson looks on. The Sun Devils return to conference play against old foes Oregon and Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball heads to Oregon to open Pac-12 play

It’s time to return to the familiar.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 15, 2011

BUILDING BLOCKS: ASU senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich and redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl raise up to block a shot in the Alumnae Match last August. The team centers on their unofficial motto, “One and Done,” to encourage themselves during games. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball embraces new motivational slogan

“One and Done,” means a lot to the Sun Devils volleyball team, and the players want to keep the slogan as a tradition in the future.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 13, 2011

LIFTOFF: ASU redshirt freshman outside hitter Kylee Terhune spikes the ball in the Sun Devils’ Alumnae Match in August. ASU volleyball dropped two games at the Carolina Classic over the weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball goes 1-2 for second weekend

The ASU volleyball team was hoping for good results at the Carolina Classic.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 11, 2011

HEADING OUT: The ASU women’s volleyball team puts the ball into play during the Alumnae Match in August. The Sun Devils face their final non-conference opponents this weekend at the Carolina Challenge. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Three tough foes ahead for volleyball in N.C. tourney

The ASU volleyball team faces more challenges this weekend, as they travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to compete in the Carolina Challenge.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 8, 2011

LEARNING WITH FILM: ASU sophomore setter Sarah McGaffin sets up a spike as senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich (right) looks on during the Alumnae Game in August. Markanovich said that watching tape from the games would be a huge help this season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball learning from rough weekend

The ASU volleyball team returns to practice this week hoping to build on their past victory against Southern Mississippi.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 6, 2011

Volleyball finishes 1-2 in Iowa tourney

The ASU volleyball team returns home finishing the Iowa State Challenge with a 1-2 record.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 5, 2011

COACH’S CIRCLE: Volleyball coach Jason Watson (center) addresses his players during a game last October. Watson missed a portion of last weekend’s Sheraton Classic due to health issues, but now has fully returned to his coaching duties. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Coach Watson back to health for volleyball

A re-energized and healthy coach Watson returned to practice this week.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 31, 2011

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