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ASU junior pitcher Eli Lingos (15) walks off the field after being removed from the game 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 beat by Stanford in light of massive roster changes

The Sun Devils lost 13-8 on a night overshadowed by roster turnover.

By Mark Harris | May 7, 2017

ASU freshman catcher Lyle Lin (27) is up to bat in a baseball game versus CSU Bakersfield at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Sun Devils lost 8-6.

Sun Devil baseball drops series at Oregon

It was a low-scoring weekend, but ASU was on the losing end in two of the three games in the series in Eugene, Oregon.

By Matt Layman | April 30, 2017

ASU junior Kayla Casas (6) looks to shoot during a water polo match versus the no. 3 UCLA Bruins at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 8, 2018. ASU lost 13-5.

ASU Women's water polo places fifth in the 2017 MPSF Championship

After falling to Cal on Friday afternoon, ASU water polo picked things up with a rout of CSU Bakersfield on Sunday to take fifth place at the MPSF Championship.

By Kelly Broderick | April 30, 2017

Then ASU redshirt sophomore Matthew Eckles pole vaults during the Sun Angel Classic on Friday, April 7, 2017.

ASU track and field split duel meet with rival Arizona

ASU track and field came away with a win on the women's side, but a loss on the men's side against Arizona.

By Josh Zaklis | April 30, 2017

ASU freshman pitcher Giselle 'G' Juarez (45) pitches during game two of a softball series versus the no. 10 ranked Utah Utes at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 22, 2017. ASU lost 7-6.

Juarez shines in ASU softball road upset of No. 3 Arizona

Freshman pitcher Giselle Juarez shined in ASU softball's biggest win of the season over No. 3 Arizona.

By Jeff Griffith | April 29, 2017

ASU Sun Devils place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) Kicks his 89th feildgoal NCAA record for career field goals at the ASU Vs. UCLA footbal game on Oct. 8, 2016.

ASU football's Zane Gonzalez drafted in the seventh round by the Cleveland Browns

ASU kicker Zane Gonzalez was drafted by Cleveland Browns as the 224th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

By Mark Harris | April 29, 2017

ASU senior short stop Chelsea Gonzales (11) catches the ball and throws it 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 comes up short in series opener at No. 3 Arizona

Some key two-out hitting helped No. 3 Arizona take the series opener against No. 23 ASU softball on Friday night in Tucson.

By Jeff Griffith | April 28, 2017

ASU senior Kassidy Jump competes in a singles match against University of Arizona at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis bounced from Pac-12 Tournament

ASU women’s tennis dropped a 4-3 decision to USC, leaving the 2017 Pac-12 Tournament after one match.

By Joe Jacquez | April 27, 2017

ASU freshman Alejandro Del Rey hits a golf ball during the third round of the 2017 ASU Thunderbird Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

Men’s golf regular season ends, filled with ups and downs

ASU men's golf regular season is in the books as the team looks back on the 2016-17 season prior to Pac-12 Championships in Colorado.

By Michael Baron | April 27, 2017

ASU junior Lena Mihailovic (9) rises up to shoot during a water polo match versus the no. 3 UCLA Bruins at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 8, 2018. ASU lost 13-5.

No. 4 ASU gets ready for championship quarterfinals

The first round of postseason play is underway for women’s water polo, as the Sun Devils get set to take on the Cal Bears in the MPSF Championship Tournament.

By Kelly Broderick | April 27, 2017

Cronkite professor Paola Boivin retires from The Arizona Republic

First full time Cronkite Sports Bureau employee retires from her distinguished career at The Arizona Republic.

By Kynan Marlin | April 27, 2017

Joey Bryant poses for a photo at Sun Angel Stadium on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU track and field jumper highlights his journey to Division I athletics

Joey Bryant talks about his journey to ASU and how he became a Sun Devil.

By Josh Zaklis | April 27, 2017

Then-freshman Linnea Strom chips her ball out of the rough on the fifth hole Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women’s golf places sixth at Pac-12 Championships

ASU placed sixth at the Pac-12 Championships in Tuscon despite a few solid individual performances.

By Michael Baron | April 26, 2017

ASU junior Nicole Fossa-Huergo competes in a singles match against Ohio State at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 3, 2017.

ASU women's tennis readies for rematch with USC in Pac-12 Tournament

ASU women's tennis' quest for a Pac-12 Tournament championship begins Thursday against USC in Ojai, Calif.

By Joe Jacquez | April 26, 2017

ASU junior Mia Rivera (14) dives after a ball during a beach volleyball match against the University of California Golden Bears at PERA Club in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, April 21, 2017.

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

A collection of the weeks best sports moments through the eyes of talented State Press staff photographers Josh Orcutt and Delia Johnson.

By State Press photo desk | April 26, 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.

Junior starters thrust into leadership role for ASU softball rotation

ASU softball freshman starters Giselle Juarez and Alyssa Loza have blossomed under the leadership of two more experienced Sun Devils in the rotation.

By Annaliese Leon | April 26, 2017

Game, set, match: Women's beach volleyball senior duo finishes ASU career strong

Bianca Arellano and Whitney Follette end a historic beach volleyball career as the all-time wins leaders in team history.

By Mitchell Vareldzis | April 25, 2017

Freshmen making major contributions for ASU softball

ASU softball has enjoyed major contributions from several of its freshmen this season.

By Jeff Griffith | April 25, 2017

ASU freshman outfielder Hunter Bishop celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in a baseball game versus CSU Bakersfield at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Sun Devils lost 8-6.

ASU baseball’s first-year players ‘aren’t freshmen anymore’

On a team with 12 freshmen, the ASU baseball coaching staff must figure out how to eliminate mental mistakes on the diamond.

By Matt Layman | April 25, 2017

ASU student Kelly McCormack and her sister Meghan McCormack pose for a picture during the Special Olympics in Shelton, Connecticut on June 7, 2014.

ASU student volunteers for Special Olympics while her sister competes

The Special Olympics have become a family event for one ASU student.

By Hailey Hole | April 24, 2017

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