Arizona Western Volleyball Moves Five Student-Athletes Forward—On and Off the Court
Arizona Western Volleyball Sends Five Sophomores to Next Level, One Staying Local for Nursing Path
YUMA, Ariz. - The Arizona Western Volleyball program wraps up the 2025-26 season with five sophomores sharing their future plans both on and off the volleyball court. Four players will continue their careers at four-year schools and one will stay in Yuma to pursue a nursing career.
Players moving on include Nehir Erimez who is joining Norfolk University (NCAA-DI), Andrea Krgovic is heading to Chowan University (NCAA-DII), Joyce Crosby will continue her volleyball career at Southeastern University (NAIA) followed by Sevval Aslan who recently found a new home at Wayland Baptist University (NAIA). Esther Asiedu will stay on the Arizona Western campus to pursue a career in Nursing.
"One of my proudest achievements as a coach is guiding sophomores in our program to continue their academic and athletic careers at the four-year level," Arizona Western head volleyball coach Lorayne Chandler said. "It reflects our commitment to developing student-athletes and preparing them for success beyond our program."
The Lady Matadors will be back in action this August to begin the 2026 season. Look for schedule and roster updates on our home page at www.awcmatadors.com