TEMPE – In front of more than 2,000 fans in Mullett Arena, Sun Devil Volleyball held its annual Maroon and Gold Scrimmage on Saturday afternoon, showcasing the 2024 squad.
Arizona State played five sets, mixing up the teams after each one and every available student-athlete seeing playing time. Following the match, fans had the opportunity to interact with the team on the court. Alumni were in attendance as well, gathering together after the game.
Numerous Sun Devils showed out, with six earning 10-plus kills, four notching 10 or more digs, and both setters collecting more than 40 assists. This was the first event in front of fans for the newcomers, including hometown Sun Devil freshman Piper Rama who had double-digit digs throughout the match.
We had an INCREDIBLE turnout at Maroon and Gold! Thank you to the 2,000+ fans that came to support ??#ForksUp pic.twitter.com/8b7t0IiGjI
— Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) August 25, 2024
Up Next
The 2024 season begins on August 30 against Butler at the LUV Invitational hosted by Lipscomb. At the tournament in Nashville, ASU will face Lipscomb on August 31 and Cap Baptist on September 1. All matches will be on ESPN+.
Quotes
Head Coach JJ Van Niel
On playing in front of the fans:
“It’s good to get the kids out in front of fans and getting used to playing in front of some people and get the nerves out, so that was good. It was a great turnout thanks to the fans. That was amazing. That had to be more than last year by quite a bit. So it’s pretty cool and exciting to see.”
On having a home court advantage:
“I don’t think we can overestimate the benefit of having fans at matches. It’s a really, really big deal in volleyball. Statistically, the home team always has an advantage and we have a big fan base. It’s just gonna be that much greater and it’s fun playing in front of a bunch of people. So whether it’s here or at Desert Financial Arena, we love having everyone.”
Outside Hitter Geli Cyr
On everybody’s performance today in Mullett Arena
“I thought it was really good. I think at first there was a little bit of nerves because we haven’t practiced in here yet. So it is our first time and I know it’s weird to say, but the visuals, the optics of it are so different from Desert Financial Arena that passing is different. Serving is different. Hitting is…
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