Tyler Weiss, Author at Cronkite Sports

Motivated By Her Last Name, Shania Cromartie Defines Herself

by Tyler Weiss - October 9, 2024October 10, 2024

(Photo: Samantha Farsky/WCSN) Heading into the 2024 season, No. 13 Arizona State Volleyball (14-2, 3-1 Big 12) had a void to fill at the opposite hitter spot. In a historic 2023 season, ASU relied heavily on All-American Marta Levinska as the team went 28-7. Because of this, how the Sun Devils

Texas Trio Elevates No. 15 Sun Devils To Win Over Utah

by Tyler Weiss - October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

(Photo: Katherine Gore) TEMPE – The state of Texas, well known for its sports culture, is the birthplace of three impactful transfer portal acquisitions for No. 15 Arizona State Volleyball (13-2, 2-1 Big 12). Two of which play the middle blocker spot, a position that doesn’t often notch a high number

No. 14 Sun Devils hit plateaus in loss to No. 19 Baylor

by Tyler Weiss - September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) A sequence of events that described No. 14 Arizona State Volleyball’s (12-2, 1-1 Big 12) Friday night match against No. 19 Baylor (10-3, 2-0 Big 12) came in the second set when ASU trailed 16-20. The Sun Devils were struggling to erase the four-point deficit Baylor took over

Homecoming For Sun Devils Begins With Webb-Burbridge Classic

by Tyler Weiss - September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) About a year ago, No. 14 Arizona State volleyball (9-1) couldn’t have predicted how the season opener would set the tone for 2023. On September 21st, 2023, ASU swept in-state rival Arizona in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,816 in attendance. It was the first time since

Sun Devils Swept By No. 5 Nebraska, Endure First Loss

by Tyler Weiss - September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

(Photo: Ritisha Thakker/WCSN) Before No. 14 Arizona State volleyball (7-1) faced No. 5 Nebraska (7-1), Sun Devil head coach JJ Van Niel emphasized serving as a key to the match. “I was doing an interview earlier today; they said, ‘what are the keys?’” Van Niel explained. “I said, ‘we've got to

Thunderous Hitting, Effective Pitching Highlight Sun Devils’ 12-1 Win Over USC

by Tyler Weiss - April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

(Photo: Sam Fenway/WCSN) PHOENIX — In the second inning of Friday night's game against USC, Arizona State baseball’s offense was in search of a spark after a 1-2-3 inning in the first. The game was scoreless headed into the second, that was, until junior Jacob Tobias stepped up to the plate.

Five Takeaways: Sun Devils sweep Bruins for first time since 2010

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by Sammy Nute, Justin de Haas, Justin Carter, Tyler Weiss and Sean Brennan - April 23, 2024April 26, 2024

(Photo: Sam Fenway/WCSN) Arizona State baseball needed anything on its road trip to Los Angeles to salvage what has been a brutal nine-game stretch in Pac-12 play. After being swept by then-No. 5 Oregon State — a somewhat predictable result when facing a powerhouse that, to date, still boasts a top-10 ranking in

Sun Devils fall 10-0, spoil Winkles’ statue unveiling

by Tyler Weiss - April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

(Photo: Sam Polgreen/WCSN) PHOENIX — On Friday night, Arizona State baseball fans watched as a statue commemorating the late ASU coach Bobby Winkles was unveiled in the concourse at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The maroon cover was lifted off by his family, revealing a bronze depiction of the godfather of Sun Devil

Five Takeaways: Sun Devils swept by No. 5 Oregon State

by Sean Brennan, Sammy Nute, Justin de Haas, Justin Carter and Tyler Weiss - April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Coming off arguably their hottest stretch of the season, the Sun Devils rode a five-game winning streak on their way to Corvalis where the No. 5 Oregon State awaited as Arizona State baseball’s toughest test yet. However, the Beavers (26-4, 8-3 Pac-12) reminded ASU (15-17, 6-9 Pac-12) what the

Clutch Hitting Propels Sun Devils to Victory Against Cal

by Tyler Weiss - March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — There were two sides to Arizona State baseball’s offense on Saturday. Those sides were how they performed when there were none or one outs, and how they performed when there were two outs. While the team's overall batting average was a middling .265, the contrast between