TheArizona State Sun Devils women's beach volleyball team representsArizona State University in the sport ofbeach volleyball. The Sun Devils compete inDivision I of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and theBig 12 Conference. ASU is currently one of seven schools to play beach volleyball in the Big 12 Conference, along with Arizona, Boise State, Florida State, South Carolina, TCU, and Utah. During their time in the Pac-12 Conference, ASU was one of nine schools, along with Arizona, California, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah, and Washington. In 2024, Arizona State earned their 1st NCAA Tournament appearance in program history.
Arizona State University began their sand volleyball program in 2014. It officially became an NCAA Championship sport in 2016, as they changed the sport's name to beach volleyball. In their first four seasons, theArizona State Sun Devils have had three head coaches. Jason Watson led ASU for two seasons from 2014 to 2015, Jackie Bunker for one season in 2016, Brad Keenan for seven seasons from 2017 to 2023, and Kristen Rohr Glattfelder starting in 2024.[1]
During their inaugural season in 2014, the Sand Devils finished (6–4) overall under Head Coach Jason Watson. Jackie Bunker was an Assistant Coach. The 2014 team included: (Bianca Arellano, BreElle Bailey, Mercedes Binns, Jordy Checkal, Whitney Follette, Macey Gardner, Kwyn Johnson, Bethany Jorgensen, Andi Lowrance, Mia Mazon, Shannon McCready, Genevieve Pirotte, Kizzy Willey-Ricedorff, and Nora Tuioti-Mariner).[2]
The Sun Devils completed the 2015 campaign (7–13) overall under Head Coach Jason Watson. Jackie Bunker was an Assistant Coach and Deb Rose was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The 2015 team included: (Bianca Arellano, BreElle Bailey, Madison Berridge, Mercedes Binns, Jordy Checkal, Whitney Follette, Macey Gardner, Frances Giedraitis, Halle Harker, Kwyn Johnson, Genevieve Pirotte, Bethany Jorgensen, Andi Lowrance, Mia Mazon, Sydney Palmer, Kizzy Willey-Ricedorff, Mia Rivera, and Blair Robalin).[2]
ASU finished the 2016 season (12–13) overall under Head Coach Jackie Bunker. Deb Rose was an Assistant Coach. The 2016 team included: (Bianca Arellano, Madison Berridge, Natalie Braun, Whitney Follette, Frances Giedraitis, Kwyn Johnson, Sydney Palmer, Jourdan Parnell, Californiassidy Pickrell, Kylie Pickrell, Logan Rae, Mia Rivera, Blair Robalin, and Bethany Wedepohl).[2]
The Sun Devils completed the 2017 campaign (16–16) overall under Head Coach Brad Keenan. ASU entered the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll for the first time in school history, reaching as high as # 10. The Maroon and Gold was ranked in five of the eleven weeks for the AVCA poll. Arizona State finished (5–2) at home, (4–3) on the road, (7–11) in neutral site contests, and (2–12) against ranked opponents. The 2017 team included: (Bianca Arellano, Madison Berridge, Natalie Braun, Katelyn Carballo, Katie Cross, Whitney Follette, Frances Giedraitis, Kwyn Johnson, Ellyson Lundberg, Oluoma Okaro, Sydney Palmer, Jourdan Parnell, Sage Patchell, Californiassidy Pickrell, Mia Rivera, Bethany Wedepohl, and Kara Woodard).[1]
With Brad Keenan entering his second season as the Sun Devils Head Coach, Arizona State finished the 2018 campaign with an (11–20) record. ASU completed the season (2–4) at home, (2–4) on the road, (7–12) in neutral site contests, and (2–16) against ranked opponents. Kristal Harris was an Assistant Coach and Ryan Wrublik was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The 2018 roster included: (Bailey Anderson, Kate Baldwin, Natalie Braun, Katelyn Carballo, Katie Cross, Sierra Ellett, Cierra Flood, Frances Giedraitis, Halle Harker, Kwyn Johnson, Ellyson Lundberg, Sydney Palmer, Jourdan Parnell, Samantha Plaster, Mia Rivera, Californiassidy Schilling, and Kara Woodard).[2]
ASU completed the 2019 campaign (21–14) overall, setting a school-record for most wins in a single season. Under Head Coach Brad Keenan, the Sun Devils finished (2–6) at home, (2–4) on the road, (17–4) in neutral site contests, and (3–14) against ranked opponents. Ryan Wrublik was an Assistant Coach and Priscilla Tallman was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The Maroon and Gold earned a spot the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll in the final two weeks, finishing the year ranked # 20. Kate Baldwin and Samantha Plaster set the school record for most career wins as pairs, along with the single season school record for most wins as pairs. The 2019 roster included: (Bailey Anderson, Emily Anderson, Kate Baldwin, Natalie Braun, Kendall Cady, Katelyn Carballo, Katie Cross, Sierra Ellett, Cierra Flood, Halle Johnson, Tabitha Keever, Ellyson Lundberg, Oluoma Okaro, Samantha Plaster, Maddy Salazar, Californiassidy Schilling, Californiarmen Unzue, Lauren Weintraub, Ashley Wenz, and Kara Woodard).
In their fourth season with Brad Keenan as Head Coach, the Sun Devils finished the 2020 campaign (4–6) overall. ASU finished (0-0) at home, (0–3) on the road, (4–3) in neutral site contests, and (0–6) against ranked opponents. Ryan Wrublik was an Assistant Coach and Whitney Follette was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The Maroon & Gold were ranked in three of the four weeks, while ending the season ranked # 20 in the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll. The 2020 roster included: (Bailey Anderson, Emily Anderson, Kate Baldwin, Shane Burleson, Kendall Cady, Katelyn Carballo, Monaghan Cromeans, Sierra Ellett, Allyson Eylers, Cierra Flood, Halle Johnson Pasichnuk, Maria Kowal, Ellyson Lundberg, Erin Myers, Samantha Plaster, Maddy Salazar, Matea Suan, Lexi Sweeney, Sarah Waters, Lauren Weintraub, & Kara Woodard).
In their fifth season under Head Coach Brad Keenan, the Sun Devils finished the 2021 campaign (10–12) overall. ASU finished (0–1) at home, (2–3) on the road, (8-8) in neutral site contests, and (1–11) against ranked opponents. Paul Araiza was an Assistant Coach and Katie Cross was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The Maroon & Gold were ranked in four of the eleven weeks, reaching as high as # 20 in the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll. The 2021 roster included: (Taryn Ames, Bailey Anderson, Emily Anderson, Malina Baker, Lila Bordis, Shane Burleson, Katelyn Carballo, Monaghan Cromeans, Sierra Ellett, Kate Fitzgerald, Cierra Flood, Californiambria Hall, Jensen Kaelin, Maria Kowal, Maia Nichols, Samantha Plaster, Maddy Salazar, Aleksandra Sochacka, Lexi Sweeney, Sarah Waters, Ivey Weber, & Lauren Weintraub).
In their sixth season under Head Coach Brad Keenan, the Sun Devils finished the 2022 campaign (17–15) overall. ASU finished (4–2) at home, (1–4) on the road, (12–9) in neutral site contests, and (2–14) against ranked opponents. Paul Araiza was an Assistant Coach. The 2022 roster included: (Taryn Ames, Malina Baker, Katie Blomberg, Lila Bordis, Shane Burleson, Katie Fitzgerald, Cierra Flood, Californiambria Hall, Rylie Kael, Jensen Kaelin, Maria Kowal, Maia Nichols, Anya Pemberton, Maddy Salazar, Lillie Seymour, Lexi Sweeney, Sarah Waters, Ivey Weber, Lauren Weintraub, Kylie Wickley, & Kaitlyn Winkelman).
In their seventh season under Head Coach Brad Keenan, the Sun Devils finished the 2023 campaign (11–13) overall. ASU finished (3–1) at home, (1–3) on the road, (7–9) in neutral site contests, and (2–12) against ranked opponents. Paul Araiza was an Assistant Coach and Connor Boyles was a Volunteer Assistant Coach. The 2023 roster included: (Taryn Ames, Katie Blomberg, MayaMay Brown, Shane Burleson, Kate Fitzgerald, Rylie Kael, Jensen Kaelin, Maria Kowal, Ava Lewison-German, Adriana Nieves Papaleo, Anya Pemberton, Lillie Seymour, Lexi Sweeney, Carys Thomas, Sarah Waters, Ivey Weber, Kendall Whitmarsh, Kylie Wickley, and Kaitlyn Winkelman).
In their first season under Head Coach Kristen Rohr Glattfelder, the Sun Devils finished the 2024 campaign (21-10) overall. ASU finished (7-4) at home, (2-4) on the road, (12-2) in neutral site contests, and (11-10) against ranked opponents. Paul Araiza and Abbie Hughes were Assistant Coaches. The Maroon & Gold were ranked for all 11 weeks, reaching as high as # 10 in the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll. The 2024 roster included: (Taryn Ames, Annalyse Askew, Arden Besecker, Kate Fitzgerald, Ava Haughy, Hayden Huber, Rylie Kael, Daniella Kensinger, Ava Kirunchyk, Ava Lewison-German, Samaya Morin, Adriana Nieves Papaleo, Anya Pemberton, Lillie Seymour, Elsa Snipes, Lexi Sweeney, Carys Thomas, Ivey Weber, Kendall Whitmarsh, Ava Williamson, and Deanie Woodruff).
In their 2nd season under Head Coach Kristen Glattfelder, the Sun Devils finished the 2025 campaign (22-14). ASU finished (9-1) at home, (2-1) on the road, (11-12) in neutral site contests, and (7-14) against ranked opponents. Paul Araiza and Abbie Hughes were Assistant Coaches. The Maroon & Gold were ranked for all 11 weeks, reaching as high as # 10 in the AVCA Beach Volleyball poll. The 2025 roster included: (Lucci Alexander, Annalyse Askew, Arden Besecker, Tori Clement, Ava Haughy, Kastyn Hoffman, Daniella Kensinger, Ava Kirunchyk, Olivia McElroy, Kaydon Meyers, Samaya Morin, Anya Pemberton, Lillie Seymour, Elsa Snipes, Zoe Taylor, Carys Thomas, Kendall Whitmarsh, Layla Williams, and Ava Williamson).
Completed in February 2022, ASU opened their new Sun Devil Beach Volleyball Facility on the Tempe campus. It cost $1.2 million and includes four courts. It's located just East of the Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium.[3]
Home matches were originally hosted at thePERA Club, which is located on 1 E. Continental Dr. Tempe, Arizona 85281.[1] The PERA Club (short for Project Employees Recreation Association) is a private country club for employees and families of the Salt River Project, the major water and power utility in Phoenix and surrounding cities. It now holds three volleyball courts after completing major renovations to accommodate the Sun Devil beach volleyball team.
