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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

No. 14 Arizona State starts the new era off with yet another sweep

by Ethan Ignatovsky - September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) A challenge by No. 14 Arizona State’s head coach JJ Van Niel late in the third set might’ve been the difference maker Wednesday night in Texas as Van Niel successfully challenged that a kill from Scottsdale native and TCU freshman outside hitter Evan Hendrix landed outside ASU’s line.

Everything is BIGger in Texas- ASU Volleyball Opens up Conference Play in the Lone Star State

by Brooklyn Cohen - September 25, 2024September 26, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) In their first taste of Big-12 conference play, No. 14 Arizona State women volleyball travels to Texas for two BIG matchups. With a Wednesday evening match against No. 22 TCU and a Friday evening match against No. 19 Baylor, the Sun Devils have a tall task if they

No.14 Sun Devils stay hot, sweep fourth consecutive match

Volleyball

by Charlie Limoncelli - September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

(Photo: Grace Johnson/WCSN) TEMPE — For the first time in 35 years, Arizona State volleyball defeated the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday for the final match of the Webb-Burbridge Classic. Su A high-powered Sun Devil squad swept Montana State 3-0, extending their streak of consecutive sweeps to four. Arizona State improves to

Early penalties, missed opportunities hurt ASU in first Big-12 loss

by Sammy Nute - September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) One thing that has been clear since Kenny Dillingham took over the Arizona State football program is that the second-year head coach clearly prioritizes discipline. Penalties are one of the easiest ways for a team to lose control of a game, and the Sun Devils were coming off

Cyr and Ung spark connection in No. 14 Sun Devils 3-0 sweep over Memphis

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by Brooklyn Cohen - September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) On a night when the home crowd at Desert Financial Arena was fired up for the Sun Devils, senior outside hitter Geli Cyr and graduate student setter Argentina Ung brought their own heat to the match, making an impact with their blazing connection on the court. On Day 2

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

Sun Devils preaching focus ahead of Mississippi State: ‘You’ve got to learn how to win.’

by Sean Brennan - September 6, 2024September 7, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Most members of Arizona State football were riding high after the team’s season-opening victory on Saturday, an attitude that wasn’t endorsed by coaches but was somewhat unsurprising. The Sun Devils’ 48-7 beatdown of Wyoming, who was fresh off a nine-win campaign and projected to make a bowl game

Sun Devils wrap up preseason camp with lackluster practice

Football

by Tia Reid - August 22, 2024August 23, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Wednesday’s Arizona State football practice was the team’s worst throughout the duration of fall preseason camp, according to head coach Kenny Dillingham. Just 10 days before the team’s season opener against Wyoming on August 31, Dillingham said there was poor focus all around, including from the coaches and the