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ASU looks to advance to Elite Eight for first time in program history

by Pratham Valluri - December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) For a program on the heels of three consecutive losing seasons, 2023 marked a turning point for Arizona State volleyball. Head coach JJ Van Niel was hired to lead the team and took the Sun Devils to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1995, a sign

ASU shuts down Arizona to sweep Duel of the Desert

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Fan attendance in the JJ Van Niel era has skyrocketed since his arrival, with two of No. 8 Arizona State’s home games breaking into the top 10 this year after a trio of games did the same in 2024. But with an attendance record that has stood for over 10

Sun Devils open Big 12 play with weekend sweep in Kansas

by Alexandra Kranian - September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) No. 8 Arizona State headed into conference play with a target painted on its back after winning the Big 12 Championship in its inaugural year. Its first test came on the road with a pair of games in Kansas, as the No. 18 Jayhawks and Wildcats would

No. 9 Sun Devils Defeat Iowa State, Inch Closer To Big 12 Title

by Tyler Weiss - November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

(Photo: Savannah Sannes/WCSN) TEMPE – In the third set of Thursday night’s match, No. 9 Arizona State Volleyball had match point against Iowa State. The match's conference title implications brought out 4,538 people to Mullett Arena. Celebrations amongst the large crowd began when Cyclone outside hitter Kiersten Schmitt’s attack went out

Brynn Covell embraces fluid role with Sun Devils, opportunities for learning

by Brooklyn Cohen - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE-Brynn Covell’s stat line may not be the most impressive. Her name may not pop out on the score sheet, and she may not be the main player to watch on the court. But Covell is making her mark on every game she plays, contributing greatly to Arizona

Height not an issue for No. 13 Sun Devils in sweep of Colorado

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by Tyler Weiss - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Elizabeth Agazaryan/WCSN) TEMPE – While No. 13 Arizona State Volleyball came into Friday night’s match with the far better record, Colorado had an edge in another area – height. A mismatch in this area could have been main factor in an upset. ASU is aware of this, especially after witnessing

Gritty and scrappy defense leads to No.15 Sun Devil success

by Sammy Nute - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – When opposing teams have faced No. 15 Arizona State volleyball (14-2, 3-1 Big 12), getting points on the board has been challenging. For Big 12 conference foe No. 20 BYU (9-5, 2-2 Big 12) on Friday night, that was especially true. For the first time all season,

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