No. 14 Sun Devil Volleyball Seeks to Continue Win Streak in Nebraska Classic

Strategic Insights -

Arizona State University's volleyball team, ranked No. 14, is poised to continue its winning streak as it heads to the Nebraska Classic to face Wichita State, No. 5 Nebraska, and Long Beach State. The team, currently 6-0, has not lost a non-conference match since September 16, 2022, and has been ranked in the AVCA Coaches Poll for 13 consecutive weeks. Graduate libero Mary Shroll has been instrumental in the team's success, totaling 58 digs and six aces over the weekend, earning her the MVP title at the Jack Talmadge Volleyball Classic. The team's standout performance has also seen graduate Claire Jeter and undergraduate Shania Cromartie named to the all-tournament team.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sun Devils are 6-0 after a 3-0 weekend at the Jack Talmadge Volleyball Classic, improving their non-conference winning streak to 16 matches.
  • The team moved up two spots in the AVCA Coaches Poll to No. 14, their highest ranking in the JJ Van Niel era and the best since 2015.
  • Graduate libero Mary Shroll was named the MVP of the Jack Talmadge Classic with 58 digs and six aces over the weekend.
  • Graduate Claire Jeter and undergraduate Shania Cromartie were named to the all-tournament team.
  • The Sun Devils will face Wichita State, No. 5 Nebraska, and Long Beach State in the Nebraska Classic.
  • Arizona State leads in the all-time series against Wichita State, No. 5 Nebraska, and Long Beach State.

Statistics:

  • The Sun Devils have not lost a non-conference match since September 16, 2022.
  • Mary Shroll has 58 digs and six aces over the weekend.
  • Claire Jeter has zero errors and a 0.625 hitting percentage this season.
  • Shania Cromartie led the team in kills with 37 and had 30 digs.

Sources:

  • ASU Notes, Arizona State University Athletics.
  • AVCA Coaches Poll, 2024.
  • Jack Talmadge Volleyball Classic, 2024.
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Records, 2023.
  • ASU vs. Wichita State (2013).
  • ASU vs. No. 5 Nebraska (2021).
  • ASU vs. Long Beach State, all-time series.