Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Arizona State beach volleyball goes into the weekend in Tucson for the Cactus Classic following a scorching 4-0 opening weekend at Grand Canyon University in the Canyon Classic. ASU is No. 9 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll standings which is the highest rank in
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Sand Devils lose heartbreaker to TCU in Big 12 Championship match
Sand Devils go 3-1 in Wildcat Spring Challenge, lose to No.1 TCU
(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Entering the Wildcat Spring Challenge in Tucson, the Arizona State beach volleyball team was looking to further their momentum and extend an impressive five-game win streak while getting an early preview of what Big 12 competition could look like. The Sand Devils did just that.
No. 12 Sand Devils sweep ASU/GCU Invitational
(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE, Ariz.—Heading into Sunday’s action, No. 12 ASU Beach Volleyball (14-8) had won its previous three straight games including wins over Arizona , UAB and No.19 Washington . The Sand Devils were able to continue that momentum and more, completing a dominant weekend sweep. Despite the
No. 12 Sand Devils kick off ASU/GCU Invitational with two wins
(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE, Ariz. — On Friday, the No. 12 Sand Devil Volleyball team competed in day one of the ASU Invitational and finished the day with two victories over the UAB Blazers (10-6) and the No. 19 Washington Huskies (9-8). Arizona State dominated the courts after its
No. 12 Sand Devils sweep rival Arizona, debuting new pairings
(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE, Ariz. — No. 12 Arizona State (10-8) brought the competition back home after a weekend in Austin and pulled off a big win against its cross-state rival, sweeping the Arizona Wildcats (11-7). The Sand Devils showcased new pairs in the matches against Arizona. The Sand
Sand Devils split weekend in Austin, yet to defeat Top 10 team
(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) The Sand Devil Volleyball team competed in the East vs. West Tournament and left Austin with a pair of wins and losses. No. 11 Arizona State began the weekend with wins against No. 20 Florida International and No. 18 Georgia State. This improved the team's number
No.11 Sand Devils begin season with difficult stretch in Hawaii
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) The Arizona State beach volleyball team opened their 2025 season with a difficult set of matches in Hawaii at the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Classic this past weekend. The No. 11 Sand Devils competed against six of the top 12 teams, including four in the top five. While they fought
A Sisterly Bond: Kendall and Jaden Whitmarsh continue their late father’s legacy while forging their own paths
(Photo Courtesy: SunDevilBeachVB/Instagram) In the beach volleyball world, the name Whitmarsh is synonymous with excellence. The late Mike Whitmarsh put himself on the map, winning a silver medal in beach volleyball at the 1996 Summer Olympics and becoming a standout player in the AVP, winning Rookie of the Year in 1990