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Ebony Panoho, a graduate assistant and ASU women's tennis alum, has a chat with one of the players during the practice at Whiteman tennis center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2017.

Former standout player cherishes opportunity to coach ASU women's tennis

After four years as a player with ASU women's tennis, Ebony Panoho is segueing nicely into her new role with the team.

By Joe Jacquez | February 19, 2017

ASU sophomore guard Sabrina Haines (3) drives towards the basket during a women's basketball game versus the University of Arizona Wildcats in McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. ASU lost the game, 62-58. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Sabrina Haines' newfound confidence pays dividends for ASU women's basketball

With some newfound confidence, ASU women's basketball sharpshooting sophomore guard Sabrina Haines has found the bottom of the basket — and a bright future — in her crosshairs.

By Jeff Griffith | February 19, 2017

ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) finishes a dunk during a men's basketball game against the University of California Golden Bears in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. ASU lost the game 68-43. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball falls apart late against Washington State

A 21-2 run from Washington State in the second half was the downfall for ASU men's basketball on Saturday in Pullman.

By Matthew Tonis | February 18, 2017

Jess Barreira runs before her leap over the bar during the women’s high jump competition for ASU track and field at the 2016 Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, AZ on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Track and field Sun Devils set personal bests at NAU Tune-Up meet

The Sun Devils traveled to Flagstaff to prepare for their championship meets.

By Josh Zaklis | February 18, 2017

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

ASU softball starts LittleWood Classic on a high note, remains unblemished

ASU softball kept its undefeated start to the season alive on Friday with wins over Wichita State and Illinois State in the LittleWood Classic.

By Annaliese Leon | February 18, 2017

ASU senior guard Kelsey Moos (24) drives baseline during a women's basketball game versus the University of Arizona Wildcats in McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. ASU lost the game, 62-58. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Arizona spoils Moos' return, squeaks past ASU women's basketball in Tucson

ASU women's basketball suffered a hard loss to rival Arizona by a final of 62-58 in a back-and-forth Territorial Cup thriller at the McKale Center in Tucson Friday night.

By Jeff Griffith | February 18, 2017

ASU freshman infielder Carter Aldrete (21) stops a Northwestern player on second base then throws the ball to first base in a baseball game against Northwestern at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.

ASU baseball walks off, sweeps double-header on Opening Day

The Sun Devils narrowly avoided collapse in game one and walked off in game two to sweep its double-header and start the year 2-0.

By Matt Layman | February 18, 2017

ASU sophomore Sammi Hampton competes in a singles match against Nevada at the Whitemans Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizone on Friday Feb. 17, 2017.

No. 17 ASU women's tennis cruises to victory over Nevada

No. 17 ASU women's tennis showed no signs of rust on Friday, cruising to a comfortable win over Nevada.

By Joe Jacquez | February 17, 2017

ASU baseball players remove their hats for the National Anthem before a game against California at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Sun Devils won the final game in this series 4-0.

ASU baseball set to begin season with widespread changes

With new faces, position changes and the loss of last year’s seniors, Sun Devil baseball will have a new look around the diamond in its season opener on Friday.

By Matt Layman | February 16, 2017

The ASU swim team starts a relay race on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

ASU swim and dive looks forward to championships after successful season

The 2016-17 swim and dive regular season has concluded, and the team is focused on what awaits in Federal Way, Washington.

By Anthony Totri | February 16, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) looks to drive baseline 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.

Washington back on top in Pac-12 women's basketball rankings

ASU sits near the middle of the pack in our Pac-12 Women's Basketball Power Rankings heading into a home-and-home matchup with in-state rival Arizona.

By Jeff Griffith | February 15, 2017

ASU's only undefeated wrestler Zahid Valencia talks childhood, family and aspirations

The 19-year-old ASU redshirt freshman started wrestling at 2 years old and his love for the sport has yet to fade.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 15, 2017

ASU junior guard, Shannon Evans II, looks to shoot during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69.

In-season departures leave ASU men's basketball with few options

The Sun Devils have relied on their starters more than ever during this stretch of the season.

By Matthew Tonis | February 15, 2017

ASU’s women’s golf Assistant Coach Michelle Estill poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Career comes full circle for new ASU women's golf assistant coach

After a 17-year career on LGPA Tour, Michelle Estill returns to ASU women's golf as the team's assistant coach.

By Michael Baron | February 13, 2017

ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) tries to drive by Cardinal guard Christian Sanders during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball crawls up rankings after beating Stanford

The Sun Devils' win Saturday over Stanford moved them up in the power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 13, 2017

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) goes up for a tough 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. 23 ASU women's basketball falls to No. 10 Washington on the road

No. 23 ASU women's basketball couldn't hold down the nation's leading scorer as the Sun Devils fell to No. 10 Washington on the road Sunday.

By Tyler Handlan | February 12, 2017

ASU’s Josh Maruca takes down CSU wrestler in a wrestling match against CSU Bakersfield at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU wrestling prevails over Boise State in final match of the season

Zahid Valencia was able to remain undefeated as the Sun Devils dominated from bonus point wins at Boise State.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 12, 2017

Freshmen infielder Miranda Farricker (5) swings at the ball during a game against Indiana at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 4-2.

ASU softball concludes Kajikawa Classic with win over UC Riverside

ASU softball concluded the Kajikawa Classic on Sunday with a win over UC Riverside thanks to another solid pitching performance.

By Annaliese Leon | February 12, 2017

The ASU men's basketball team celebrates after defeating the University of Stanford in a men's basketball game in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Inspirational story fuels a comeback for ASU men's basketball

An inspiring story of courage gave ASU men's basketball extra motivation in its win over Stanford on Saturday.

By Ryan Clarke | February 12, 2017

Chelsey Totten runs the third leg of the women’s 4x800 meter relay for ASU track and field during Saturday’s event at the 2016 Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, AZ on March 19, 2016.

ASU track and field splits up team for pair of weekend meets

ASU track and field sent athletes to competitions in New Mexico and Iowa for the weekend.

By Josh Zaklis | February 11, 2017

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