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The ASU women's triathlon team poses for a group portrait.

ASU, Tempe to host 2017 Women's Triathlon Collegiate National Championship

ASU will host the 2017 Women's Triathlon Collegiate National Championship in Tempe.

By Tyler Rittenhouse | April 5, 2017

ASU junior pitcher Breanna Macha (99) pitches the ball during game one of a three game softball series versus the Oregon State Beavers at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 25, 2017. ASU won 8-0.

ASU softball mideseason by the numbers

With just 15 games left, several statistical trends have emerged for a No. 21 ASU softball team looking to finish strong.

By Jeff Griffith | April 5, 2017

Men's golf coach Matt Thurmond shows first-year success

The men's golf program hired Matt Thurmond in July 2016. He has since shown great success with two team victories in tournaments this season.

By Mitchell Vareldzis | April 5, 2017

ASU freshman infielder/catcher Lyle Lin (27) picks up a ball near first base after knocking it down during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

ASU baseball blasted by Arizona

The Sun Devils fell to 12-15 on the season after a loss to Arizona on Tuesday

By Mark Harris | April 5, 2017

ASU senior Jared Du Toit chips a golf ball towards the cup on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2017 ASU Thunderbird Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

Future home to ASU golf prepares for massive makeover

Arizona Golf Foundation, ASU and Phil Mickelson are teaming up to redesign Papago Golf Course

By Tyler Rittenhouse | April 4, 2017

Freshman distance runner Michael Coccia competes in a race in Seattle, Washington in Feb. 2017.

ASU track and field distance runner shoots for the stars this outdoor season

Michael Coccia looks to take a step toward his big goals as the spring track season heats up.

By Josh Zaklis | April 4, 2017

ASU football's offensive carousel still spins as two weapons remain limited

With two weeks remaining in spring practice, ASU football's offense is a revolving door with several players coming in and out.

By Anthony Totri | April 3, 2017

UCLA junior infielder Chase Strumpf (33) turns the double play as ASU freshman infielder Lyle Lin (27) slides in to second during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

ASU baseball obliterated 17-4 by UCLA

Zach Cerbo and Andrew Shaps both recorded home runs, but it wasn't enough for the Sun Devils.

By Mark Harris | April 2, 2017

Junior pitcher Dale Ryndak (77), winds up for a pitch during a match against Indiana at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. The Sun devils won the game 4 - 2.

ASU softball drops finale with No. 3 Oregon, swept in weekend series

The Sun Devils were unable to scratch across a run in Sunday's finale with No. 3 Oregon.

By Josh Zaklis | April 2, 2017

ASU freshman infielder Lyle Lin (27) swings the bat during game two of a baseball series against the Oregon State Beavers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 17, 2017. ASU lost 10-1.

ASU baseball defeats UCLA after late-inning comeback

Freshman Chaz Montoya pitched a strong outing for the Sun Devils, but it took a late rally for ASU baseball to get the best of a thriller with UCLA.

By Matt Layman | April 1, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Skylar Mccarty (1) throws the ball back into the infield during game one of a three game softball series versus the Oregon State Beavers at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 25, 2017. ASU won 8-0.

ASU softball drops third straight at No. 3 Oregon

ASU softball, once again, struggled to produce offense and dropped its third straight game against undefeated No. 3 Oregon.

By Jeff Griffith | April 1, 2017

ASU junior goalkeeper Mia Rycraw leaps to block UCSB during a water polo game at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

No. 4 women's water polo falls to No. 1 USC on the road

Despite an early lead in the opening quarter, ASU was unable to take advantage of scoring opportunities, falling to USC, 11-4.

By Kelly Broderick | April 1, 2017

ASU redshirt junior Marisa Stankiewicz (20) throws the ball to first base in a softball game versus Oregon State University at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 11-0.

ASU softball shutout by No. 3 Oregon Ducks

The Sun Devils were handed another Pac-12 defeat, this time on the road against No. 3 Oregon.

By Annaliese Leon | April 1, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams (25) dives back to first base after an attempted pick-off attempt during game one of a three game baseball series versus the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 31, 2017. ASU lost 9-3.

ASU baseball’s Pac-12 struggles continue in series-opening loss to UCLA

Though the Sun Devils had moments where they could do damage, bullpen struggles and a lack of timely hitting ultimately led to a loss.

By Matt Layman | March 31, 2017

ASU junior Nicole Fossa Huergo and senior Alexandra Osborne compete in a doubles match versus UNLA at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis upsets No. 38 Oregon

ASU women's tennis restarts Pac-12 play with an upset of No. 38 Oregon in Tempe.

By Joe Jacquez | March 31, 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

Sun Devil freshman infielder Carter Aldrete yells into his helmet after lining out against Loyola Marymount at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 3, 2017.

ASU baseball’s recent struggles follow mistakes, inexperience

Part of ASU's sub-.500 record is thanks to the team's youth, but not all of it. Veteran players have led the team in errors, and the Sun Devils need to right the ship.

By Matt Layman | March 30, 2017

Junior Monica Vaughn hits the ball out of the grove of trees near the fifth fairway on Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women’s golf finishes second at Anuenue Spring Break Classic in Hawaii

ASU women's golf left Hawaii with a second place team finish thanks to some strong individual performances.

By Michael Baron | March 29, 2017

The four Sun Devil women's basketball seniors guard Kelsey Moos (24), forward Sophie Brunner (21), center Quinn Dornstauder (22), and center Sara Hattis (44) pose for a photo after 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)

Looking back and looking ahead at ASU women's basketball

Take a look back at the 2016-17 campaign for ASU women's basketball and a sneak peak at what's to come.

By Jeff Griffith and Tyler Handlan | March 29, 2017

ASU's Zahid Valencia looks towards his opponent during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9, and Zahid Valencia won 2-1.

Freshman standout, head coach receive Pac-12 honors for ASU wrestling

Redshirt freshman Zahid Valencia and head coach Zeke Jones each received high praise from the Pac-12 on Friday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | March 29, 2017

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