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ASU freshman infielder Carter Aldrete (21) slings the ball over to first base during game one of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 3, 2017. ASU won the first game of the series 2-1.

No. 7 Cal State Fullerton too much for ASU baseball

ASU pitchers surrendered eight walks in a 10-4 midweek loss to Cal State Fullerton.

By Mark Harris | March 8, 2017

ASU sophomore Justine Callis during her floor routine during a gymnastics meet against the no. 5 ranked Utah Utes in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. ASU lost the meet 197.600 to 194.850. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU gymnastics upsets No. 23 Arizona in Tucson

Junior transfer Nichelle Christopherson sealed the meet for the Sun Devils after hitting a career-high 9.900 on beam.

By Jorge Ramos | March 5, 2017

ASU sophomore shortstop Jeremy McCuin (10) picks up the ball in an attempt to throw to first base during game two of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 3-2.

ASU baseball out-shelled by Loyola Marymount and loses series

A six-run fourth inning by Loyola Marymount eventually led to its 8-5 victory over ASU.

By Mark Harris | March 5, 2017

ASU junior Kelly Anderson competes in a singles match against Nevada at the Whitemans Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizone on Friday Feb. 17, 2017.

ASU women's tennis falls short against two top-10 opponents at home

The Sun Devils welcomed Pepperdine and Ohio State to Tempe after playing both teams on the road last season.

By Joe Jacquez | March 5, 2017

ASU freshman pitcher Spencer Van Scoyoc (44) throws the ball to first base to record an out during game two of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 3-2.

Two-run ninth inning from Loyola Marymount dooms ASU baseball

ASU fell to LMU 3-2 on Saturday night after giving up two runs in the ninth inning.

By Mark Harris | March 5, 2017

ASU junior guard Kodi Justice (44) looks to pass the ball after getting stuck driving during a men's basketball game versus the no. 7 ranked Arizona Wildcats in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 73-60.

Arizona locks down in second half to stifle ASU men's basketball

The Wildcats' defense stifled the Sun Devils in the second half to pull away and clinch the Pac-12 regular season championship.

By Ryan Clarke | March 4, 2017

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team celebrates after defeating the ASU men's basketball team in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 73-60.

Men's basketball falls in regular season finale to No. 7 Arizona

The Sun Devils struggled shooting in the second half as they suffered a home loss to in-state rival Arizona.

By Matthew Tonis | March 4, 2017

Freshman pitcher Alyssa Loza (23) pitches the ball in 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's last-inning rally haulted in loss to No. 22 Baylor

ASU softball couldn't complete the comeback against No. 22 Baylor on Friday in the Judi Garman Classic.

By Annaliese Leon | March 4, 2017

ASU senior second-baseman Jackson Willeford (19) fields a ball at second base with a LMU player sliding in to the base during game one of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 3, 2017. ASU won the first game of the series 2-1.

ASU baseball beat Loyola Marymount behind the arm of Eli Lingos

Eli Lingos threw 7.2 innings and recorded 72 strikes in the Sun Devils' win against Loyola Marymount Friday.

By Mark Harris | March 4, 2017

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