JJ Van Niel Archives - Cronkite Sports

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 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 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

ASU takes cares of business with sweep over Coppin State

by Pratham Valluri - December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) TEMPE — Chants of “A-S-U” and “Monster Block” rang around Desert Financial Arena throughout the evening, a sight that has become increasingly common for No. 9 Arizona State, which hosted a region in the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. With only one loss on its home

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

ASU set to host Coppin State in first round of NCAA Tournament

by Seth Schwartzberg - December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

(Photo: Elijah Longoria/WCSN) With the selection show taking place on Sunday night, No. 9 Arizona State officially has its spot in the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament. The Sun Devils were selected as a two seed in the Kentucky bracket, set to play Coppin State in the first round at Desert Financial

ASU clinches Big 12 title for the second year in a row

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

When the University of Texas left the Big 12 for the SEC after winning 12 conference regular season titles in 13 years, it seemed as if the conference would be opened up for a new champion, followed by more parity. That was the thought, until No. 9 Arizona State slid

ASU comes away with close win over Colorado

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

After its massive win over in-state rival Arizona on Thursday, Arizona State hit the road for the first time since its lone conference loss to Iowa State to face the No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes, who trailed the Sun Devils by just two games in conference play heading into Saturday night’s

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

ASU completes season sweep against BYU in four-set win

by Seth Schwartzberg - November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

TEMPE - After a dominating win earlier in the week against Texas Tech, No. 6 Arizona State came out and won a nail-biter against No. 21 BYU in four sets, 17-25, 28-26, 25-23, 25-21. After winning the third set, it seemed like everything was going the Sun Devils’ way. After quickly taking