Arizona State's beach volleyball players Arden Besecker and Ava Williamson received the AVCA Top Flight for Flight Two award, marking the first time in the program's history. The award recognizes excellence in collegiate beach volleyball based on specific criteria, including winning at least 75% of their matches and competing in at least 15 matches together at a specific flight number.

By the Numbers
  • 53 total pairs in the nation earned the AVCA Top Flight award this season
  • Besecker and Williamson went 15-3 together this season
  • 8 wins over ranked opponents, including two over top-five teams Stanford and TCU
State of Play
  • Arizona State is set to compete in the NCAA Championships this Friday against Cal Poly at 8 a.m. MST/10 a.m. CDT on ESPNU
  • Williamson leads the team in wins with a 24-6 record between the one and two pairs
  • Besecker has the second best record on the team at 22-6, all on court two
What's Next

Arizona State is gearing up to compete in the NCAA Championships this Friday against Cal Poly at 8 a.m. MST/10 a.m. CDT on ESPNU.

Bottom Line

Arden Besecker and Ava Williamson's recognition as the AVCA Top Flight for Flight Two award recipients is a historic achievement for the Arizona State beach volleyball program, showcasing their exceptional performance and setting the stage for the upcoming NCAA Championships.