TEMPE — Arizona State women’s basketball team is in the midst of a historic run this season, emerging as one of the most compelling programs in college basketball.
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ASU Sun Devils forward McKinna Brackens (21) blocks a shot by Coppin State Bald Eagles guard Jahcelyn Hartfield (11) at Desert Financial Arena on Nov. 3, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Sun Devils are 14-0, extending their winning streak on Sunday with a 79-63 victory over Colorado. Under first-year head coach Molly Miller, ASU has recorded the best start in program history, meeting and surpassing the high expectations that followed Miller to Tempe.
Before arriving at Arizona State, Miller spent five seasons at Grand Canyon, where she led the Lopes to much success. Last season, GCU won its first WAC Tournament title and a 30-game winning streak. She was hired to bring that same stability and winning culture to an ASU program searching for identity.
ASU Sun Devils guard Gabby Elliott (0) drives past Coppin State Bald Eagles forward Sydney Burris (21) and guard Khila Morris (24) at Desert Financial Arena on Nov. 3, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Building this year’s roster required heavy reliance on transfers, including Gabby Elliott, Last-Tear Poa, Marley Washenitz and McKinna Brackens. With so many new pieces, questions remained about how quickly the team could develop chemistry.
What began as a rebuild has now become a statement. With uncertainty surrounding the program’s immediate future entering the season, the Sun Devils have responded.
ASU Sun Devils guard Makayla Moore (12) grabs a rebound over Coppin State Bald Eagles guard Khila Morris (24) at Desert Financial Arena on Nov. 3, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Miller’s impact extends beyond the statistics. There has been a clear psychological shift in how Arizona State plays, competing with confidence and composure until the final whistle. The Sun Devils now expect to win rather than hope to.
The 14-0 start strengthens the program’s postseason chances and continues to raise its ceiling. While the season is far from over, Arizona State has already shown it belongs in the national conversation.
Conference Play Starts, Undefeated Streak Continued😈
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ASU is making history and reshaping expectations for what women’s basketball in Tempe can be, not just this season, but for the future.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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