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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

The ASU men's swim team prepares to begin a relay race against Stanford on Jan. 20, 2017.

ASU men's swim and dive sits in fourth place in first two days of Pac-12 Championships

The men's swim and dive team made a big splash in the Pac-12 Championships in the first two days of the competition.

By Anthony Totri | March 3, 2017

Senior short stop Chelsea Gonzales (11), lines up for a hit in a match against Indiana at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2017. The Sun devils won the game 4-2.

ASU softball splits doubleheader to begin Judi Garman Classic

No. 20 ASU softball opened play with a win and a loss during Thursday's action at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California.

By Jeff Griffith | 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

ASU redshirt freshman and track and field athlete Paul Lucas poses for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

ASU track and field adds former OSU running back to roster

Paul Lucas comes back to pursue track in his home state after focusing on football for two years at Oregon State University.

By Josh Zaklis | March 2, 2017

ASU senior Kassidy Jump competes in a singles match against Nevada at the Whitemans Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizone on Friday Feb. 17, 2017.

ASU women's tennis confident before welcoming two top-10 opponents to Tempe this weekend

With more matches under their belt, ASU women's tennis is ready to welcome two top-10 opponents this weekend.

By Joe Jacquez | March 1, 2017

ASU freshman Robbi Ryan (11) shoots a layup while UCLA guard Kari Korver defends 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)

Pac-12 women's basketball teams gear up for critical conference tournament

With a chaotic regular season in the books, the Pac-12 women's basketball teams head to Seattle, Washington to play for postseason positioning and a conference tournament title.

By Jeff Griffith | March 1, 2017

The ASU men's golf team poses for a photo on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU men's golf freshman wins NIT Invitational, Sun Devils take second

Chun An Yu shines in Tucson at NIT Invitational, posting one eagle, 18 birdies and 32 pars.

By Michael Baron | March 1, 2017

ASU junior outfielder Ryan Lillard (5) dives back to first base on a pickoff attempt during a baseball game versus the New Mexico State Aggies at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. ASU won 12-5.

ASU baseball pounds New Mexico State 12-5

The Sun Devils beat New Mexico State after coming back from an early falter.

By Mark Harris | March 1, 2017

Greg Powers, head coach of ASU’s NCAA Division I Hockey program, poses for a portrait Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 in Oceanside Ice Arena.

‘It never stops’: Life as a head coach in college hockey

Sun Devil hockey head coach Greg Powers may be finishing his program’s first full NCAA slate, but for him, things are only getting busier.

By Matt Layman | February 28, 2017

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) takes a contested layup during a men's basketball game against the University of Southern California Trojans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU won 83-82.

ASU men's basketball leapfrogs in final Pac-12 power rankings

The Sun Devils have pretty much locked up the seventh seed in the Pac-12 Tournament, but are higher in the power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 27, 2017

Sophomore Breanna Macha pitches at the Sun Devil home opener at Farrington Stadium in Tempe on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.

Junior ASU softball pitcher went from bat girl to starting pitcher

Once a bat girl for the team, junior Breanna Macha is now a key contributor in the starting rotation for ASU softball.

By Annaliese Leon | February 27, 2017

ASU’s Tanner Hall 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 wins first Pac-12 Championship under Zeke Jones

ASU athletic director Ray Anderson and his administrators were in attendance to see the Sun Devils compete in the Pac-12 championships.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 27, 2017

Sophomore outfielder Ulufa (Fa) Leilua (9) hits the ball during a game against Purdue at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game, 3-0.

ASU softball splits doubleheader to finish Mary Nutter Classic

After starting the first two tournaments of the season at 9-1, Sun Devils finished the Mary Nutter Classic 3-2.

By Annaliese Leon | February 26, 2017

ASU junior guard Kodi Justice (44) completes a no-look pass during a men's basketball game against the University of Southern California Trojans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU won 83-82.

Kodi Justice's career-high sparks ASU men's basketball in win over USC

Kodi Justice's career night provided a significant spark for ASU men's basketball in a win over USC.

By Ryan Clarke | February 26, 2017

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) drives baseline during a men's basketball game against the University of Southern California Trojans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU won 83-82.

ASU men's basketball stuns USC with late run

The Sun Devils stormed back in the game's final minutes to knock off USC in Tempe.

By Matthew Tonis | February 26, 2017

ASU senior center Sara Hattis (44) puts up a shot 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)

No.15 UCLA spoils senior day for ASU women's basketball

ASU women's basketball had its senior day spoiled by a talented Bruins team on Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Tyler Handlan | February 26, 2017

ASU sophomore starting pitcher Zach Dixon (6) tosses the ball to first base after a Cowboys batter hit it in front of the mound during a baseball game versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. ASU lost the game 18-4. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU baseball wins opener and loses series to No. 1 Texas Christian University

The Sun Devils won in game one but weren’t able to hold leads in game two and three in a series loss at TCU.

By Mark Harris and Matt Layman | February 26, 2017

The ASU swim and dive team finishes a relay in a match against Stanford on Jan. 20, 2017.

Women's swim and dive finishes just outside top-five at Pac-12 Championships

Despite strong freshman performances and individual person bests, the Sun Devils couldn't mount a fifth-place finish in Washington.

By Anthony Totri | February 26, 2017

Freshman Brinson Pasichnuk (39) looks to pass the puck in the game against Simon Fraser at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

ASU hockey finishes season with big win over US U-18

In the final game of their careers, a pair of ASU hockey seniors shined as the Sun Devils ended their season with a win on Saturday.

By Matt Layman | February 25, 2017

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