Sun Devil Volleyball Kicks Off 2025 Season in the Midwest

Strategic Insights -

The Arizona State University Athletics is set to kick off the 2025 season with a thrilling trio of matches in the Midwest, featuring top-ranked opponents Penn State and Pitt. The Sun Devils, who finished the 2024 season with a 26-2 record and claimed the Big 12 conference title, will face off against No. 2 Penn State on Sunday and No. 3 Pitt on Monday as part of the State Farm Volleyball Showcase. Friday's season opener against Northern Iowa will be live on ESPN+.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 season will begin with a match against No. 13 Northern Iowa on Friday, with the Sun Devils set to face off against top-ranked opponents in consecutive matches against No. 2 Penn State on Sunday and No. 3 Pitt on Monday.
  • Arizona State finished the 2024 season with a 26-2 record and claimed the Big 12 conference title, with a 30-3 overall record and 17-1 conference record in 2024.
  • The Sun Devils, who earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will return five players from last season's team, including sophomore Faith Frame and junior Noemie Glover, who were both named to the preseason All-Big 12 team.
  • The team will face off against No. 2 Penn State, who won the national championship in 2024 with a 35-2 record, and No. 3 Pitt, who made it to the national semifinals last season with a 33-2 record.
  • The Sun Devils will also play against No. 9 Arizona State, who finished the 2024 season with a 26-2 record and 14-1 conference record.

Statistics:

  • Arizona State finished the 2024 season with a 26-2 overall record and 30-3 overall record.
  • The Sun Devils, who earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, advanced to the second round, their second-straight year doing so.
  • Arizona State claimed the Big 12 conference title in 2024, the first Big 12 title across all sports for ASU and the first conference championship in program history.
  • The Sun Devils, who will return five players from last season's team, also have two players named to the preseason All-Big 12 team: Faith Frame (so.) and Noemie Glover (jr.).
  • The team will face off against top-ranked opponents in consecutive matches against No. 2 Penn State on Sunday and No. 3 Pitt on Monday.

Sources:

  • [Source] - The Arizona State University Athletics news release.