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STILL CLIMBING: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves crouches low for a bump during a match earlier this season. Over the weekend, Reaves moved into third place on the ASU career kills list, surpassing former volleyball standout Amanda Burbridge. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball excited for Pac-10 expansion

The 2011 season will mark the beginning of a new era for the ASU volleyball team. The Sun Devils (9-12, 4-5 Pac-10) will transition into the newly formed Pac-12 conference.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2010

UP AND OVER: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves executes a block during a home match last weekend. The ASU women's volleyball team was back on the road over the weekend and split the series, topping Washington State before losing to Washington. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball splits road series with Washington schools

Life away from Wells Fargo Arena continues to be difficult for the ASU volleyball team as they concluded the first half of their conference schedule by splitting a weekend series in Washington.

By Greg Dillard | October 24, 2010

ASU sophomore Samantha Henderson competes in the long jump during the Baldy Castillo Invitational on Saturday at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball attempts to build on winning streak against Washington and WSU

ASU faces Washington and Washington State after sweeping two highly ranked California teams last weekend.

By F. Diamond Grijalva | October 22, 2010

DOUBLE TEAM: Junior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich and freshman outside hitter Danica Mendivil go up for a block in Oct. 16 win against UCLA. The team returns to the road to take on Washington State Friday and Washington Saturday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball trying to extend conference winning streak

The ASU women’s volleyball team faces another challenging weekend as they travel to the Northwest to take on Washington and Washington State.

By Greg Dillard | October 21, 2010

EARLY IMPACT: Freshman libero Jenny Teslevich graduated from Xavier Preparatory in Phoenix with no intentions of continuing her volleyball career but ended up walking on for ASU and has already seen significant playing time. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Q&A: Volleyball walk-on freshman Jenny Teslevich

When she’s not playing volleyball for the Sun Devils, freshman Jenny Teslevich is busy watching The Office and rooting for the Valley’s professional teams.

By Greg Dillard | October 19, 2010

Volleyball kicks off weekend upsetting No. 5 USC

ASU defeated fifth-ranked Southern California in four sets for the first time in 15 years.

By Tayler Bell | October 17, 2010

Volleyball closes weekend by upsetting No. 10 UCLA

Arizona State closes out the weekend on Saturday night by upsetting No. 10 UCLA in four sets.

By Alexandra Clark | October 17, 2010

STUNNING SWEEP: Sophomore outside hitter Malia Marquardt attempts to block a return against No. 10 UCLA during ASU's 3-1 win Saturday. The Sun Devils also beat No. 5 USC on Friday, giving them their first sweep of the two schools in 15 years. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball shocks USC, UCLA in sweep

The Sun Devils stunned No. 5 Southern California and No. 10 UCLA to sweep the southern California teams in the same weekend, something ASU hadn’t accomplished in 15 years.

By Greg Dillard | October 17, 2010

ASU Volleyball again facing two top 10 teams

The ASU volleyball team faces yet another challenging weekend of Pac-10 play against a pair of top ten teams as USC and UCLA comes to Wells Fargo Arena.

By Greg Dillard | October 14, 2010

Volleyball faces pair of Pac-10 foes at home

ASU volleyball takes on USC and UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena this weekend.

By Alexandra Clark | October 13, 2010

Volleyball freshmen adjusting to college life, competition

Freshman volleyball players discuss how they're adjusting to the collegiate atmosphere on and off the court.

By F. Diamond Grijalva | October 13, 2010

SMOOTH STRIKE: Senior libero Sarah Johnson bumps a volley during a conference match up with California earlier this season. The Sun Devils collected their first Pac-10 win Saturday with a win over Oregon State in five sets. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball tops Oregon State for first Pac-10 win

Despite falling behind 0-2, ASU persevered and completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over OSU, earning a weekend split after losing to Oregon on Friday.

By Greg Dillard | October 10, 2010

TALENTED TRIO: Sophomore outside hitter Erica Wilson, junior setter Cat Highmark and senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves adjust between sets during a recent tournament. ASU looks to collect its first Pac-10 win in Washington this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball shooting for first conference win in Oregon

ASU volleyball is looking for its first Pac-10 victories against Oregon and Oregon State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | October 7, 2010

OFFENSIVE SPARK: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves returns a volley during a recent match as senior libero Sarah Johnson looks on. Reaves leads ASU's offensive attack, which the team is trying to improve. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball searching for balanced offense

On the volleyball court offense is crucial. Without a strong offensive attack, teams rarely thrive. A well-built offense can make a world of a difference.

By Greg Dillard | October 6, 2010

FULL FOCUS: Freshman setter Stephanie Preach prepares to serve during a home match last weekend. ASU lost over the weekend to UA 0-3 in the season opener of the Territorial Cup Series. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

UA sweeps volleyball in Territorial Cup opener

The Territorial Cup rivalry resumed over the weekend when the ASU volleyball team battled UA on the road, and the Wildcats came out on top with a 3-0 sweep.

By Greg Dillard | October 3, 2010

HARD HITTER: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson jumps to spike a ball against California last weekend. After losing two games to start Pac-10 play last weekend, ASU travels to Tucson to take on UA. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball team kicks off Territorial Cup season

The ASU volleyball team continues Pac-10 play this weekend, looking to get its first conference win. But, playing in Tucson, this game means a little more.

By Greg Dillard | September 30, 2010

Volleyball loses to top-ranked Stanford

Arizona State volleyball faced its first Pac-10 opponent Stanford on Friday.

By F. Diamond Grijalva | September 27, 2010

HELPING HANDS: Junior setter Cat Highmark sets up a teammate during Sunday's 0-3 loss to No. 8 California. The Sun Devils were also stopped Friday by Stanford. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball swept in first weekend of Pac-10 play

Hosting two undefeated teams over the weekend, the ASU volleyball received assurance that the Pac-10 Conference will be ultra-competitive yet again in 2010.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

CLOSER LOOK: Freshman outside hitter Bethany Jorgensen squats low for a better angle on a bump during the ASU Sheraton Classic earlier this month. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball taking on two top ten teams

The Pac-10 conference is a powerhouse loaded with talent, including six teams ranked in the top 25, and this weekend, ASU faces two of them.

By Greg Dillard | September 23, 2010

YOUTH MOVEMENT: Freshman libero Jenny Teslevich sets up a bump during last weekend’s ASU Sheraton Tournament. Preach is one of six freshmen on this year’s team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Freshmen making immediate impact for volleyball

They’re young, they’re talented, and they’re making exciting contributions on the court for the ASU volleyball team. They are the 2010 freshmen class.

By Greg Dillard | September 22, 2010

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