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New Conference, Same Rivalry: Sun Devils pull out gritty win over Arizona

by Brooklyn Cohen - October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

(Photo: Katherine Gore/WCSN) TEMPE — In the first Big 12 volleyball iteration of the historic Arizona State - Arizona rivalry, the Sun Devils showed “the Team Down South” exactly why ASU is the No. 13 team in the country. On a night that featured a full house at Desert Financial Arena with

Motivated By Her Last Name, Shania Cromartie Defines Herself

by Tyler Weiss - October 9, 2024October 10, 2024

(Photo: Samantha Farsky/WCSN) Heading into the 2024 season, No. 13 Arizona State Volleyball (14-2, 3-1 Big 12) had a void to fill at the opposite hitter spot. In a historic 2023 season, ASU relied heavily on All-American Marta Levinska as the team went 28-7. Because of this, how the Sun Devils

No. 15 Arizona continues winning ways against No. 20 BYU in an impressive sweep

by Ethan Ignatovsky - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) TEMPE - An attack error in the second set by senior outside hitter Geli Cyr could’ve signified Arizona State was starting to crumble after a back-and-forth victory in set one. Instead, the very next play, a kill from Savannah Kjolhede started a hot streak BYU couldn’t keep up

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

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

ASU Volleyball: Sun Devils sweep Arizona at home opener

by Max Zepeda - September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

(Photo via Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) TEMPE – It has been two months since Arizona State announced that to celebrate its 50th season of volleyball, it would be moving half of its home matches to Mullett Arena. When it was official, the potential for Sun Devil fans to be driven back to the