Here is my first design idea, which incorporates your PMS colors with some appropriate sunny imagery. The emblem idea is to allow for your logo to easily be placed onto and into anything for easy production that will look great and be eye-catching (the most important trait needed!). An alternate version, as well as other color palette will follow now too. Thanks!
Love the revised logos with Mesa, AZ and I agree that implementing it within the logo was a good idea. Entry #10 will definitely be a finalist and one we will present to Arizona State.
Here is one more layout I came up with for your consideration: a round emblem to reflect the shape of a volleyball (pretty vague reference, I know.) I figured it would be nice to give you an alternate version to choose from. Thanks for looking!