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NCAA needs harder stance on anti-LGBT laws

If the NCAA doesn't stand against anti-LGBT laws, it lets down the LGBT community and fans from colleges all over the country.

By Kynan Marlin | April 12, 2017

It's time to redefine the Phoenix tourism experience

Years of major sporting events in Phoenix have necessitated a change in how students and tourists experience culture.

By Jonah Baker | April 11, 2017

Students escape the NCAA bracket blues with March Mammal Madness, a new approach to the classic bracket

The study of scientific literature, as well as a pedagogical gaming approach, brings science enthusiasts and animal lovers together to see which creatures will come out on top in a battle.

By Taylor Rivera | April 3, 2017

The Grand Canyon University student section, known as the Havoks, celebrate the start of the StateFarm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

Phoenix, Grand Canyon University host 29th annual Intersport College Slam Dunk contest

ASU guard Torian Graham participated in Phoenix's first hosting of the Intersport Slam Dunk contest.

By Tyler Rittenhouse | March 31, 2017

A school's athletic success raises applicant interest

Colleges often catch the attention of prospective freshmen when their athletic programs have successful seasons in what is referred to as the "Flutie Effect."

By Alexndra Wolfe | March 29, 2017

ASU men's basketball should play GCU

Now that GCU basketball is eligible for NCAA tournament play, ASU should start playing games against them.

By Alexandra Wolfe | March 15, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) looks to drive to the basket during a women's basketball game against the no. 15 ranked UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU lost 55-52. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball falls in Pac-12 quarterfinals to UCLA

The Bruins' huge first quarter was too much for the Sun Devils to overcome as they fell 77-68 to UCLA and were send home from Seattle.

By Kendall Valenzuela | March 3, 2017

ASU senior forward Quinn Dornstauder (22) executes a reverse layup during a women's basketball game against the University of Southern California Trojans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. ASU won 69-62. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball advances in Pac-12 Tournament with win over Utah

A powerful fourth-quarter performance propelled the Sun Devils to a key victory over Utah and into the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 women's basketball tournament.

By Kendall Valenzuela | March 2, 2017

State Press Sports Shots of the Week: Basketball Season Finale

By State Press photo desk | February 27, 2017

Kelsey Moos brought winning mentality and unparalleled leadership to ASU women's basketball

Soon-to-be ASU women's basketball alumna, Moos brought a winning mentality and a home-grown work ethic as a leader for the Sun Devils.

By Jeff Griffith | February 23, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) dribbles the ball while being pushed by Wildcats guard JaLea Bennett during a women's basketball game against the University of Arizona Wildcats in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. ASU won the game 67-54. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball dominates Arizona to split Territorial Cup

ASU women's basketball avenged a Friday-night loss to Arizona in Tucson with a dominate win over the Wildcats on Sunday in Tempe.

By Tyler Handlan | February 19, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) goes up for a layup during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball mauled by the Cougars

The Sun Devils fell to Washington State at Wells Fargo Arena for the first time since 2009

By Matthew Tonis | January 29, 2017

ASU senior center Quinn Dornstauder (22) goes up for a tough shot near the basket during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

No. 13 UCLA stays dominant at home, topping ASU women's basketball

The Sun Devils hung with the Bruins on the road but couldn't pull out a marquee win.

By Jeff Griffith | January 28, 2017

Give Seattle their Sonics back

Before the NBA thinks about putting a team in Mexico City, they need to remember the Seattle fans who lost their Supersonics

By Kynan Marlin | January 25, 2017

James Harden deserves to win the NBA's MVP award

Making the case for the beard to take the NBA's MVP award in 2017, first Sun Devil to ever do it.

By Guillermo Mijares | January 19, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) drives towards the basket during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

Plum takes over late as No. 8 Washington downs No. 19 ASU women's basketball

Thanks to a big fourth quarter from the nation's leading scorer Kelsey Plum, eighth-ranked Washington notched a key road win over No. 19 ASU women's basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | January 16, 2017

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) finishes a dunk in the second half of a 127-110 victory over the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Graham had 19 points in the victory.

ASU men’s basketball runs out of gas in loss to Utah

ASU men's basketball couldn't hold an early double-digit lead in their first Pac-12 home loss of the season.

By Matthew Tonis | January 8, 2017

ASU forward Obinna Oleka waits for play to resume during a timeout in a basketball game against the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

ASU men's basketball falls at home to No. 9 Creighton

The No.9 Creighton Bluejays were too much for ASU men's basketball during an 11-point loss for the Sun Devils Tuesday night in Tempe.

By Matt Layman | December 21, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) goes up for a layup in the second half of a men's basketball game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 97-73, putting them at 5-3 on the season.

ASU men's basketball suffers blowout loss to No. 18 Purdue

The Sun Devils were on the wrong end of a 33-point drubbing in New York City Tuesday night at the hands of No. 18 Purdue.

By Matthew Tonis | December 6, 2016

ASU freshman guard Robbi Ryan (22) looks to drive to the baseline in the third quarter of a women's basketball game in the ASU Classic Tournament against the No. 19 ranked Florida Gators in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. ASU won 69-63, putting them at 5-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball storms back, downs No. 19 Florida

ASU women's basketball stormed back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take down No. 19 Florida, win the ASU Classic and earn its first marquee victory of the season.

By Jeff Griffith | December 4, 2016

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