TEMPE – In 2025, Arizona’s most prolific collegiate rivalry broke Desert Financial Arena’s attendance record for a volleyball match. Nearly one year later, the 2026 iteration of the rivalry proved no different. The Duel of the Desert battle, to the tune of over 7,000 fans, showed once again why the team
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No. 6 Arizona State takes the first of two in the Duel in the Desert
(Photo: Crawford McKinstry/WCSN) TUCSON - In the first of the two matchups against in-state rival University of Arizona, No. 6 Arizona State beat the Wildcats; winning in four sets, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16, 25-16. “Aside from the second set, I thought we played very clean ball,” ASU head coach JJ Van Niel said. After
No. 13 Arizona State shows resilience in road victory over rival Arizona
New Conference, Same Rivalry: Sun Devils pull out gritty win over Arizona
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils defeat Oregon State on Senior Day
(Photo via Ritisha Thakker/WCSN) Throughout their final season as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, No. 18 Arizona State volleyball (25-4, 13-5 Pac-12) has battled every week and has never had it easy, even in a season of history-making and record-breaking. The Sun Devils persevered yet again and were victorious in their
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils suffer first loss, swept by No. 3 Stanford
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) No. 25 Arizona State Volleyball (14-1, 2-1 PAC-12) traveled to Maples Pavilion Friday night hoping to extend its undefeated streak and get a major win on the road against No. 3 Stanford (9-2, 3-0 PAC-12). With a win, the Sun Devils would’ve tied the second-best start in
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils set to challenge 14-0 record in Bay Area
(Photo via Xavier Litman/WCSN) Even when the schedule was first presented to Arizona State Volleyball head coach JJ Van Niel and his squad, a perfect start of nearly historic proportions was in sight for 2023. Despite the outside noise that the program was continuing to rebuild, No. 25 ASU (14-0, 2-0
ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils bring hot start into Pac-12 play
(Photo via Brendan O'Keeffe/WCSN) While celebrating the 50th anniversary of Arizona State women’s volleyball, the Sun Devils (12-0) will begin the Pac-12 Conference season against Arizona on Thursday and Washington on Sunday. ASU is inviting former volleyball student-athletes to attend the match against Washington for the 50th anniversary celebration. Riding high
ASU Volleyball: Outside Hitter Iman Isanovic enters transfer portal
(Photo via Reece Andrews/WCSN) The dominoes continue to fall for Arizona State women’s volleyball as senior outside hitter Iman Isanovic has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The news comes as a shock as Isanovic recently announced that she would be returning as a Sun Devil for the 2023
