TEMPE – It started with a bloodbath. Almost. After No. 9 Arizona State’s 25-6 first-set win, it seemed as if the knives were out, trying to slash its opponents down. Just over an hour later, it was the lack of blood that was the microcosm of the Sun Devils' afternoon. The ball
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No. 9 ASU dominates at the net and overcomes third-set scare against Utah
Three takeaways: No. 9 Arizona State stays hot against Texas Tech
(Photo: Sayg Morton/WCSN) When Arizona State boarded its flight to Lubbock to face Texas Tech, its social media account snapped pictures of the Sun Devils. All smiles. Displaying their excitement to compete against the Red Raiders. Those smiles didn’t fade as No. 9 Arizona State absolutely dismantled the Red Raiders, moving
Proof is in the pudding: JJ Van Niel notches 100th career win against rival Arizona
(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State University is home to some of the Valley’s most illustrious sports amphitheaters, with a few hosting their own unique slogans of intimidation. “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here” is posted in bold yellow letters, with flames coming out from under, above the student section
Offense shines bright as No. 11 ASU dominates No. 8 TCU
ASU breaks pattern, battles back against Buffaloes
(Photo: Alex Amen/WCSN) TEMPE – “We’re not losing this point and we’re not losing this game.” As the rumble of fans filled Desert Financial Arena, Fifth-year Aniya Clinton made an assertion. The scoreboard showed 26-25 in the fourth set. “Whatever we have to do to get it done,” Clinton said. “We’re gonna get
Service line could prove key to No. 12 ASU’s success or lack thereof in 2026
The fourth set sat 9-6 in favor of Arizona State. After ASU’s crushing Saturday football loss to Baylor, fans at Desert Financial Arena implored the Sun Devils to stay strong, at least to get one win out of the weekend. Up stepped Isabella Costantini. The fourth-year setter stood, statuesque, at the service.
ASU shows blueprint for next generation in win over Iowa State
(Photo: Kiley Jacobon/WCSN) TEMPE—Just before play resumed after a timeout from the Iowa State Cyclones, it was announced that one lucky fan, Abby, would announce Arizona State's servers for the rest of the set. The Sun Devils captured an ace, a block and two straight kills, winning the first set by seven
Three takeaways: No. 9 Sun Devils bounce back in first conference win
Three takeaways: Struggles resurface as No. 9 ASU falls to West Virginia in conference opener
Arizona State traveled to Morgantown to begin its quest for a third consecutive Big 12 Conference championship, but it still battled some heavy inconsistencies with its play. Last weekend, the Sun Devils picked up their fourth Top-25 win of the season, sweeping against No. 8 Stanford, along with a sloppy,