(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) With just two days left in the year 2022, then-athletic director Ray Anderson tapped JJ Van Niel to be the ninth head coach of Arizona State volleyball. Inheriting a team that hadn’t seen a tournament appearance since 2015, Van Niel came to The Valley with his work cut
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Sun Devils conclude historic year in heartbreak, says goodbye to core of seniors
(Photo: Michael Kain/WCSN) TEMPE — Despite Arizona State volleyball’s season coming to an end prematurely, the Sun Devils had a historic year: ASU reached 30 wins for the second time in program history, earned the first conference title in program history and hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament
Arizona State’s season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 3-1 loss to Texas A&M
Claire Jeter Sets Career Highs One Day Prior To Facing Her Former Team
(Photo credit: Sam Farsky/WCSN) TEMPE – Throughout her adolescence, Arizona State volleyball middle blocker Claire Jeter had aspirations of playing for Texas A&M. She was born and raised in Missouri City, Texas, a town located about 100 miles south of College Station. After graduating from Ridge Point High School, Jeter made
Sun Devils sweep first round matchup against New Hampshire
(Photo: Samantha Farsky/WCSN) TEMPE — Thousands of fans stood on their feet along the lower bowl of Desert Financial Arena, screaming and making pitchfork signs with their hands as the match point volley returned to Arizona State’s side. Graduate outside hitter Shania Cromartie leaped high in the air to swat down a
Tempe-raised Mary Shroll leading hometown Sun Devils to new heights
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) 13-year-old Mary Shroll knew she was going to play college volleyball. The determined youngster had fallen in love with the sport and was already sending emails to top NCAA coaches, hoping to catch their attention and start on the path to collegiate volleyball stardom. Fast forward to more than
No. 3 Seed Sun Devils Won’t Travel Far For Opening 2024 Tournament Matches
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) In the 2023 NCAA tournament, fifth-seeded Arizona State Volleyball traveled to Palo Alto, California, aiming to go where no Sun Devil team had gone before – the Elite Eight. For the first time in program history, ASU won two NCAA tournament matches and made it to the Sweet
Arizona State to host first two rounds of NCAA Volleyball Tournament
(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) TEMPE - Anticipation filled a theatre room inside the Carson Student Athletic Center as the NCAA volleyball selection show entered its final act. Arizona State players, family members and members of the staff had seen 56 teams get their names, seeds and opponents announced but hadn’t yet heard
No. 8 Sun Devils clinch Big 12 Title outright in sweep over UCF
(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) TEMPE - As Arizona State’s friday evening matchup drew to a close over 4,000 fans in Desert Financial Arena stood on their feet and started cheering. They, as well as all the players, were waiting to celebrate the amazing season and the Big 12 Championship that Arizona State
No. 9 Sun Devils secure share of Big 12 Title with win over Colorado
(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) After collecting a kill to set up match point for Arizona State Volleyball, senior outside hitter Geli Cyr stepped into a cross-court ace. Once the ball fell out of bounds off of Colorado sophomore Ana Burilović’s reception, Cyr’s Sun Devil teammates swarmed her to celebrate another milestone along