By Greg Dillard
The ASU volleyball team hosts the ASU Sheraton Invitational this weekend at Wells Fargo Arena.
The Sun Devils (2-4) face off against High Point University in their first matchup of the weekend.
Starting Lineup for ASU:
- Sarah Reaves- Outside
- Sarah Johnson- Libero
- Alexis Pinson- Middle
- Ashley Kastl- Outside
- Cat Highmark- Setter
- Danica Mendivil- Outside
- Erica Wilson- Middle
Johnson and Highmark return to action this week after missing time due to injuries.
First set:
The Panthers came out firing to start the game, but the resilient Sun Devils stormed back from a five point deficit to even the score at 19 even.
With the score at 24-23, High Point sealed the deal with a quick point to earn the first set victory, 25-23.
We move into the 2nd set here at Wells Fargo Arena, Panthers hold a narrow 8-7 lead over ASU.
ASU timeout as they are down 11-14. Following timeout, four quick points for Sun Devils. ASU ties the score at 14 a piece, and then takes the 15-14 lead.
High Point calls timeout!
Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves slams the kill to extend ASU’s lead to 20-17. Timeout Panthers!
The Sun Devils are not about to fold on their home court. ASU counters with 2nd set victory to even the match at 1-1.
3rd Set:
Sarah Reaves and company tie the game at 5-5 early here in the 3rd set. High Point coach Jason Oliver calls timeout with score at 9-5 ASU.
High Point ties the score at 11, ASU’s Reaves quickly changes that with a point to give the Sun Devils the lead. It’s 13-12 ASU.
If Johnson and Highmark are feeling any lingering effects from injury, you sure can’t tell. Both are all over the court, solid effort.
ASU can’t build on 2nd set win, Sun Devils lose the 3rd set by a score of 19-25.
It’s now or never for ASU, down 2 sets to 1. The 4th set kicks off now! The Sun Devils hold a 11-7 lead here in the fourth set against High Point.
The Sun Devils force a 5th set with a 25-19 4th set victory over High Point. Here we go !
High Point takes 7-4 lead. Timeout Sun Devils! The Panthers lead 10-7.
ASU just does not seem into the game, inconsistency continues to hurt the Sun Devils. With High Points crowd, it’s hard to tell this is a home game for ASU.
WE ARE TIED! It’s 11-11 here in the 5th!
Sarah Reaves strikes twice, its 14-13 ASU MATCH POINT SUN DEVILS!
With the score 14-13, Reaves sends ASU to victory by a final score of 15-13. Sun Devils win the match 3-2.
ASU returns to action in the ASU Sheraton Invitational tonight against Utah Valley. I will have all the coverage for you here on the Blaze.
For more inside coverage of Sun Devil volleyball and the ASU Sheraton Invitational check out:
- http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/asu-w-volley-body.html
- http://twitter.com/GregDillard
- http://www.statepress.com/?s=Greg+Dillard
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