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SERVE'S UP: ASU junior middle blocker Erica Wilson swings her arm on a serve during the preseason Alumnae Match. Wilson and the SUn Devils will play their road opener Friday at the Iowa State Challenge. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball heads to Iowa for first road tourney

The ASU volleyball team travels to Ames, Iowa to compete in the Iowa State Challenge.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 31, 2011

IT TAKES TWO: Sophomore setter Sarah McGaffin (21) lobs the ball for junior middle blocker Erica Wilson during the Sun Devils’ win over Denver on Friday. Wilson received tournament MVP honors for her performance over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Volleyball wins two at Sheraton Classic

The Sun Devils had a successful tournament, winning two out of three games.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 28, 2011

HANG TIME: ASU sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil (right) leaps to spike the ball over a UA defender in last year’s Oct. 29 meeting against the Wildcats. The volleyball team will begin their season by hosting the Sheraton Classic this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks for better start than last year

This weekend’s tournament is a great opportunity to start off the season with some wins.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 25, 2011

Volleyball makes use of alumnae game

The scrimmage showcased coach Jason Watson’s tentative starting lineup.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 22, 2011

Friday start: ASU redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl goes up for the spike during the Alumnae Game on Saturday. The Sun Devils open their season on Friday against Denver at home. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Deep volleyball squad competing for starting spots

The Sun Devils are two weeks into their preseason training camp.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 21, 2011

Volleyball takes on alumnae team

The ASU women's volleyball team took the court for the annual Alumnae Match on Saturday afternoon.

By Aaron Lavinsky | August 21, 2011

Soccer, Volleyball and Cross-Country gearing up

Women’s soccer, volleyball and cross-country are all getting started in the next few weeks.

By Elijah Grasser | July 31, 2011

SLOW RISE: After a stretch of tough years devoid of postseason play, ASU women’s volleyball coach Jason Watson believes his team is on the rise. The team went 7-11 in conference play this season after winning just three Pac-10 matches last year. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Progress in 2010 bodes well for volleyball’s future

The ASU volleyball team failed to qualify for the postseason in 2010, but the Sun Devils are confident their progress will translate into future success.

By Greg Dillard | December 1, 2010

Volleyball upsets No. 2 Cal, falls to Stanford to end season

The 2010 season came to a close over the weekend for the ASU volleyball team after a pair of Pac-10 matches with two very different outcomes.

By Greg Dillard | November 28, 2010

EYES UP: Freshman outside hitter Danica Mendivil sets up a pass during a recent match at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils finish their season this weekend against No. 2 California and No. 4 Stanford. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball wraps up season against top-five teams

The 2010 season draws to a close this weekend for the ASU women’s volleyball team, but not before matchups against a pair of national championship contenders.

By Greg Dillard | November 23, 2010

WALL BUILDING: ASU senior outside senior Sarah Reaves (left) goes up for a block with sophomore middle blocker Alexis Pinson (middle) and junior setter Cat Highmark during the Sun Devils 3-1 victory over Washington State on Saturday. It was the last home match of the season for ASU. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU volleyball splits final home matches

With the win over the Cougars (6-20, 0-16) on Saturday, the ASU women’s volleyball team split the weekend series after being swept by No.11 Washington on Friday night.

By Greg Dillard | November 21, 2010

SOONER SLAUGHTER: Senior Anthony Robles tries to bring down Oklahoma sophomore Jarrod Patterson during a match Thursday night. Robles won the match 16-1, but the Sun Devils lost the dual to the No. 8 Sooners as only Robles and fellow senior Bubba Jenkins won their matches. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU volleyball seniors brace for final home matches

Seniors Sarah Reaves and Sarah Johnson will compete at Wells Fargo Arena for the final time this weekend, when the Sun Devils host No. 11 Washington and Washington State.

By Greg Dillard | November 18, 2010

COMING DOWN: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves spikes a ball during a match earlier this season. With losses to UCLA and USC over the weekend, the ASU women's volleyball team was eliminated from postseason play. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball eliminated from postseason with two losses

With two disappointing losses in Los Angeles, the ASU volleyball team’s postseason hopes were crushed by No. 10 UCLA and No. 6 Southern California over the weekend.

By Greg Dillard | November 14, 2010

THE MARK: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich bumps a ball during a match earlier this season. The Sun Devils look to repeat a sweep of USC and UCLA on Friday and Saturday, but this time play in Los Angeles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks to repeat upsets against USC, UCLA

The ASU women’s volleyball team tries to repeat its upset of both Southern California schools, this time on the road.

By Greg Dillard | November 11, 2010

UP AND OVER: Junior setter Cat Highmark jumps to set up a teammate during last weekend's match with UA. The Sun Devils split a pair of matches over the weekend, sweeping Oregon State 3-0 and falling 2-3 to Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball sweeps OSU, falls to UO despite comeback

ASU has now won three in a row against OSU, while Saturday night’s defeat pushes the Sun Devils to six straight losses against the Ducks.

By Greg Dillard | November 7, 2010

ASU takes on Oregon in weekend matchups

The ASU volleyball team is taking on two Pac-10 rivals this weekend, facing off against Oregon and Oregon State.

By Tayler Bell | November 4, 2010

IMMINENT KILL: Junior setter Cat Highmark lofts a set as sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson prepares for a kill. Hosting Oregon and Oregon State this weekend, the Sun Devils are looking to improve their passing game against tough Pac-10 teams. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball seeking consistency against Oregon schools

As the ASU volleyball team moves into the final month of regular season play, consistency on the court becomes more vital than ever.

By Greg Dillard | November 4, 2010

BIG VOCALS: The role of being a leader can be tough to succeed in, but for ASU senior libero Sarah Johnson, her lessons learned along her volleyball journey as a Sun Devil have helped her become the great vocal leader she is today. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Johnson’s leadership constant through volleyball’s highs and lows

Through a coaching change, frustrating seasons and upset wins, senior Sarah Johnson has embraced her leadership role as libero of the ASU women’s volleyball team.

By Greg Dillard | November 3, 2010

AERIAL ATTACK: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson goes up for a spike against UA on Friday. ASU pushed the match to five sets, but the No. 23 Wildcats got the win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU volleyball falls to UA for second time this seasonv

The Sun Devils (10-13, 4-6 Pac-10) fought the Wildcats (16-7, 5-5) in an intense five set battle, but in the end UA was too much as it dealt ASU a 3-2 loss Friday night.

By Greg Dillard | October 31, 2010

TAKE TWO: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich (left) and freshman outside hitter Danica Mendivil jump for a block against UCLA on Oct. 16. After losing to UA in Tucson earlier this season, the Sun Devils get another chance when they hose their rival on Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball gets second shot at topping rival UA

The ASU volleyball team gets a second shot at in-state rival UA this weekend, but this time it’s on the Sun Devils’ home court.

By Greg Dillard | October 28, 2010

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