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ASU’s season comes to an end in Sweet 16 loss to Creighton

by Seth Schwartzberg - December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) After getting the two wins needed in Tempe and advancing to its second Sweet-16 in the past three seasons, second-seeded Arizona State faced off against third-seeded Creighton, looking to advance to its first Elite Eight in program history. The Big East Champion-Bluejays rode a 22-game winning streak

ASU punches ticket to the Sweet 16 with win over Utah State

by Seth Schwartzberg - December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a five-set upset for the Utah State Aggies and a dominating three-set win for No. 7 Arizona State on Thursday at Desert Financial Arena, the stage was set for the two in a round of 32 matchup. Still undefeated on their home court, ASU had

Van Niel, Glover among Big 12 Award winners

by Pratham Valluri - December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) Just 10 days after clinching the Big 12 Title against Houston, No. 9 Arizona State volleyball was honored with numerous individual awards, highlighting each player’s contributions throughout the year. The Sun Devils ended the regular season 26-3, winning 25 or more matches their third straight year for the

Sun Devils stay perfect in Big 12 play with convincing win over TCU

by Alexandra Kranian - October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

TEMPE — No. 6 Arizona State entered its ninth Big 12 matchup of the season against No. 13 TCU, aiming to keep its conference win streak alive against its highest-ranked Big 12 opponent yet. The Horned Frogs arrived in Tempe looking to bounce back after dropping two straight matches to

No. 6 Arizona State takes the first of two in the Duel in the Desert

by Seth Schwartzberg - October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

(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

Sun Devils sweep Bears in 12th straight home conference win

by Seth Gilefsky - October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

(Photo: Madison Sorenson) TEMPE – Since joining the Big 12 last year, the friendly confines of Desert Financial Arena have been a welcome sight for No. 8 Arizona State, having not lost a match at home in that timeframe. The Sun Devils opened their home conference slate with a sweep over

No. 9 Sun Devils travel to Lone-Star State for trio of games

by Alexandra Kranian - September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) No. 9 Arizona State (4-1) will travel to Texas this weekend for three matches, beginning Thursday against Texas State and concluding Sunday against No. 2 Texas. The trip follows a pair of home victories that extended the Sun Devils winning record to four matches. ASU earned wins over