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The ASU water polo team breaks from the huddle between periods during the match against University of Pacific on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex in Tempe, AZ. ASU water polo won 5-3.

No. 5 Women's Water Polo has high hopes in wake of challenging schedule

The No. 5 Arizona State Water Polo team has high expectations for this season despite the difficult schedule early in the year.

By Kelly Broderick | January 17, 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

Sophomore goalie Robert Levin makes a dramatic stop as the ice flies on Jan. 22, 2015, at Oceanside Arena in Tempe. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Levin, Busch lift ASU hockey to tie No. 11 Ohio State in series finale

With help from its goaltender and freshman center, ASU hockey made a late comeback to force overtime with No. 11 OSU.

By Matt Layman | January 16, 2017

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) goes up for a layup in a 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

ASU women's basketball uses dominant second half to close out Washington State

Senior forward Sophie Brunner led the way as No. 19 ASU women's basketball pushed past Washington State Friday at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Tyler Handlan | January 13, 2017

ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to a call 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.

No. 16 Arizona steamrolls ASU men's basketball

The Wildcats were simply the better team on Thursday.

By Ryan Clarke | January 13, 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 head coach Bobby Hurley speaks to players during a timeout in a basketball game against the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

Tra Holder's clutch free throws pull ASU men's basketball past Colorado

The Sun Devils squeaked by the Buffs thanks to the effort by Holder.

By Ryan Clarke | January 6, 2017

Freshamn forward Jordan Masters takes the puck across the ice to the take a shot on goal against UConn Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, AZ.

Jordan Masters was dismissed from ASU hockey weeks ago, team says

Members of ASU hockey gave updates Tuesday as the team heads into the new year, one of which being that Jordan Masters was actually dismissed weeks ago.

By Matt Layman | January 5, 2017

ASU freshman goaltender Joey Daccord (35) looks on to the rest of the ice during the second period of a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey bested by No. 18 St. Cloud State in Desert Hockey Classic consolation game

St. Cloud State held ASU hockey at bay as the Sun Devils took last place in the 2nd annual Desert Hockey Classic.

By Matt Layman | December 31, 2016

Theatrical affair ends in tie for ASU and Brown in Desert Hockey Classic

ASU hockey couldn’t hang on to its lead in a game that included six lead changes and ended the team's three-game win streak.

By Matt Layman | December 31, 2016

Freshman forward Jordan Masters (17) brings the puck past the neutral zone in the first period against Yale on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Bulldogs defeated the Sun Devils 4-0.

Sun Devil hockey dismisses Jordan Masters

Jordan Masters, a sophomore forward who led his team in scoring last season, was cut loose by ASU hockey.

By Matt Layman | December 30, 2016

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

The ASU men's hockey team huddles up before a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey goes undefeated on three-game road trip

For the first time since moving to Division I, ASU hockey won its third straight game on Saturday by defeating the University of Massachusetts.

By Matt Layman | December 18, 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

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) high-fives senior guard Torian Graham (4) after a play in the first 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 blitzkriegs UNLV

The Sun Devils tied a program record with 18 3-pointers in the win.

By Matthew Tonis | December 4, 2016

Then-Freshman goalie Ryland Pashovitz stops the UConn shot during the Desert Classic Tournament at Gila River Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Glendale.

Bad breaks, penalties kill ASU hockey’s chances of sweeping Colgate

ASU hockey missed a chance to sweep the weekend over Colgate thanks to some bad breaks and untimely penalties.

By Matt Layman | December 3, 2016

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) goes up for a tough layup in traffic during the second half of a women's basketball game against the Boston University Terriers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 71-42, putting them at 4-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball returns home, runs away from Boston University

After returning home from a difficult road trip, ASU women's basketball started off slowly but pulled away to kick off the ASU Classic with a convincing victory over the Boston Terriers.

By Jeff Griffith | December 3, 2016

Rowe, Pasichnuk help lift ASU hockey over Colgate

ASU hockey edged Colgate on Friday, thanks in part to the heroics of two key players.

By Matt Layman | December 2, 2016

ASU senior Alysha Bush practices her freestyle tempo with paddles on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

Misty Hyman's analytical approach revolutionizing ASU swimming

ASU swimming assistant coach Misty Hyman uses analytics to help her swimmers think about freestyle differently.

By Joe Jacquez | December 1, 2016

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