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ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) drives towards the basket during the women's basketball game versus the Oregon State Beavers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. ASU lost 54-45. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

No. 23 ASU women's basketball struggles offensively in loss to No. 11 Oregon State

The Sun Devils wasted a solid defensive effort with yet another disappointing offensive performance in a home loss to No.11 Oregon State.

By Tyler Handlan | February 4, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) drives towards the basket with Beavers guard Kat Tudor defending the lane to the basket during the women's basketball game versus the Oregon State Beavers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. ASU lost 54-45. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Rough patch ramps up the pressure on ASU women's basketball

A rough patch with five losses in six games is increasing urgency for ASU women's basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | February 4, 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’s rally not enough in loss to No. 9 Western Michigan

Despite a game-tying goal in the third period, the Sun Devils’ rally was squelched by No. 9 Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Friday.

By Matt Layman | February 3, 2017

ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) dunks the basketball after a steal during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball falters in road loss at No.13 Oregon

The Sun Devils took another tough loss on the road to a ranked team; this time it was No. 13 Oregon.

By Matthew Tonis | February 3, 2017

Pac-12 Roundup: ASU women's tennis readies for a vigorous schedule ahead

With conference action set to begin, ASU women's tennis sits in a good position, but a daunting schedule awaits.

By Joe Jacquez | February 2, 2017

ASU's wrestling head coach Zeke Jones during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling's head coach uses 25-year history with sport to inspire team

ASU head coach Zeke Jones continuously finds ways to channel his competitive approach to wrestling.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 2, 2017

Pitcher Ryan Hingst opens the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the exhibition match-up at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort on March 3, 2015, in Scottsdale.

ASU baseball prepares for new season

The Arizona State baseball team kicked off spring workouts in preparation for opening day on Feb. 17

By Mitchell Vareldzis | February 2, 2017

Senior swimmers anticipate challenge as rivalry meet with Wildcats looms

Several of the swim and dive seniors are focused on being able to return home from Tucson with a win against their Arizona rivals.

By Anthony Totri | February 2, 2017

Junior Kelley Anderson competes in the singles main draw at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 5, 2016.

Kelley Anderson playing the best tennis of her career after improving technique

ASU women's tennis junior Kelley Anderson's hard work on her forehand and court movement is paying off when it matters most.

By Joe Jacquez | February 1, 2017

More regulation is necessary in the sports betting industry

Illegal sports betting has spread to an unprecedented extent and it must be monitored.

By Alexandra Wolfe | February 1, 2017

ASU senior center Quinn Dornstauder (22) goes up for an open layup 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.

Stanford takes over top spot in women's basketball Pac-12 power rankings

Despite two losses this weekend in Los Angeles, the Sun Devils remain in the top five of our latest Pac-12 Women's Basketball Round-Up.

By Jeff Griffith | February 1, 2017

ASU Sun Devil seniors (L to R) Zach Cerbo, Eder Erives and Sebastian Zawada pictured on the field during the Spring 2016 season.

Seniors embrace their role as leaders for ASU baseball

ASU baseball does not have many seniors, but the team is still depending on those few for leadership.

By Mark Harris | February 1, 2017

Redshirt Senior Thomas Anderson poses on the track at the Sun Angels Stadium on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

The son of two Olympians makes his home in the desert

Redshirt senior Thomas Anderson looks back on his choice to be independent from his Olympic parents and blaze his own trail at ASU.

By Josh Zaklis | January 31, 2017

Tempe does not need the burden of an NHL stadium

Tempe residents and ASU students should not be enchanted by the flash of a proposed hockey arena. Historical trends in similar projects suggest that the economic benefits promised by a new arena are scarcely realized.

By Jonah Baker | January 31, 2017

Defender Drew Newmeyer’s break away shot is blocked by Minot Sate Goalie Riley Hengen on Nov. 13, 2014. ASU defeated Minot State 5-3.

Drew Newmeyer is quietly leading for ASU hockey in final season

Newmeyer has just a handful of games left in his college career, but his coach said the senior defensemen is “timeless” after helping build a Division I program.

By Matt Layman | January 31, 2017

From ASU to the Super Bowl: Sun Devil field designer works grounds crew for Falcons-Patriot game

ASU athletics facility maintenance manager helps the NFL with Super Bowl.

By Alexa Buechler | January 30, 2017

ASU junior Shannon Evans II (11) drives past defense towards the basket in a men's basketball game against Washington State in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the game 83-91.

ASU men's basketball slips in rankings after weekend split

ASU men's basketball sits near the bottom of our Pac-12 Power Rankings after a weekend split.

By Matthew Tonis | January 30, 2017

Sammi Hampton, Sophomore, competes in the 2nd round of the Doubles Tournament at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe AZ, Nov. 5,

ASU women's tennis falls 4-3 in hard-fought battle with No. 13 Texas Tech

ASU women's tennis was on the short end of another competitive match with a ranked opponent, this time falling 4-3 to Texas Tech in the regional championship of the Texas Tech Invitational.

By Joe Jacquez | January 29, 2017

ASU's Jacen Petersen (184) gets driven towards the mat by Illinois' number twelve Emery Parker during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling falls to Illinois at home, woes versus ranked opponents continue

ASU No. 9 redshirt freshman Anthony Valencia unable to maintain win streak as he and ASU suffer loss to No. 13 Illinois at home.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | January 29, 2017

ASU junior (7) attempts to score during the water polo game against San Diego State University in Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2017. ASU won 13-4.

No. 5 ASU water polo knocks off three ranked opponents in season-opening tournament

ASU women's water polo went 3-0 this weekend in its season-opening ASU Tournament, beating three top-25 opponents

By Kelly Broderick | January 29, 2017

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