Season Sweep Complete: #18 Volleyball Dominates Cats

TUCSON, Ariz. – Sweeping their rivals for the second time this season, No. 18 Sun Devil Volleyball took care of business down south, beating Arizona in straight sets (25-19, 25-22, 25-20) on Saturday. 

Notable Stats

• Arizona State improves to 26-6 on the season and finishes its final season in the Pac-12 with a 14-6 mark. The 14 conference wins are the most in a single season in ASU history.
• The Sun Devils completed the season sweep over the Wildcats (8-23, 3-17 Pac-12), the first time doing so since 2019. This is the first time sweeping them twice in the same season since 2007, doing so for the third time ever (also 1982).
• This was the 18th sweep of the season for the Sun Devils, extending the program-best record for three-set wins in a season.
• Senior opposite Marta Levinska led the team in kills with 12, improving her double-digit kills streak to 17 in a row. 
• Three Sun Devils notched eight digs for a well-rounded offense: Claire Jeter, Geli Cyr and Roberta Rabelo. Jeter hit .615 and led the team with five blocks.
• On defense, Cyr and graduate libero Mary Shroll both had double-digit digs. Shroll led the team with 13, extending her streak of double-digit digs to 10 in a row. For Cyr, this was her fourth match in a row in double figures, notching 10. 
• Graduate setter Shannon Shields had 30 assists in the win, adding four kills as well.
• Freshman Jillian Neal continued her streak of hot serving, earning three tonight. This is her second match in a row with three or more aces.

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— Sun Devil Volleyball (@SunDevilVB) November 26, 2023

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Head Coach JJ Van Niel
“I thought we came out really focused for this match. Shannon did a great job moving the ball around, and it was cool to see such a balanced offensive effort. We also won the serve and pass game, which is always a goal of ours. With it being a rivalry game and senior night for Arizona, I’m really proud of our squad’s composure when Arizona was pushing back. We are looking forward to the NCAA Selection Show tomorrow and preparing for the postseason!”