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Sun Devil Snapshot: ASU softball, baseball each get walk-off home runs

It was a thrilling weekend on the diamond, with both ASU baseball and ASU softball getting wins courtesy of a walk-off home run.

By Justin Janssen | February 16, 2015

ASU women’s basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne argues a call vs. Cal women’s basketball at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 8, 2015.

ASU women's basketball splits weekend with 20-point victory over Oregon

ASU held one of the better 3-point shooting teams in the nation to below 10 percent from beyond the ark.

| February 15, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm studies the green at the 9th hole at the 2015 WM Phoenix Open on Jan. 30, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Another tough field awaits ASU men's golf in The Prestige tournament

Three top-10 teams and two top-10 individuals make this tournament another tough test for the team coming off of back-to-back wins

| February 15, 2015

Senior first baseman Bethany Kemp is greeted by a joyous Sun Devil softball team at home plate ending the game against Oklahoma with a walk-off grand slam putting the final score at 8-4 on Sunday Feb. 15, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball tops Oklahoma on Bethany Kemp's walk-off grand slam

Oklahoma's gamble to intentionally walk Haley Steele and Amber Freeman backfired.

By Justin Janssen | February 15, 2015

ASU freshman point guard Tra Holder dribbles his way through the Wildcats defense on Feb. 7, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils beat Arizona 81-78 in the closely fought home game. (Shiva Balasubramanian/ The State Press)

ASU men's basketball pulls away from Washington late

The Sun Devils salvaged a weekend split

| February 15, 2015

ASU senior Darin Gillies pitches to Oklahoma State, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Sun Devils lost to the Cowboys 9-8. (Krista Tillman/The State Press).

ASU baseball unable to overcome disastrous third inning in loss

ASU baseball was unable to come back after Oklahoma State broke the tie with a six-run third inning.

By Justin Toscano | February 15, 2015

ASU baseball falls short in series finale to No. 12 Oklahoma State

A rough first outing from Darin Gillies was a setback that the Sun Devils couldn't overcome as the Cowboys avoided a sweep and salvaged a Sunday win.

By Stefan Modrich | February 15, 2015

Junior all-around Stephanie Miceli strikes a pose during a routine on Jan. 9, 2015 at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU gymnastics 'focused', ready to travel to Arizona in rivalry meet

The ASU gymnastics team can add a full point to ASU's lead in the Territorial Cup Series with a win against Arizona.

By Mitch Quesada | February 15, 2015

Senior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a game against Boston University, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. Caporuscio's home run contributed to a 9-4 win over BU. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Big sixth inning powers Oklahoma over ASU softball

The Sun Devils held the Sooners at bay for five innings, but they scored four runs in the sixth to pull away.

By Justin Janssen | February 14, 2015

Then-freshman Shelby Houlihan closes in on the finish line during the Pac-12 Cross-Country Championships on Saturday. Houlihan’s second-place finish this weekend secured her spot in the indoor championships. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook/The State Press)

Sun Devil track and field successfully completes first split of 2015

ASU track and field split for the first time in 2015, each putting forward something productive to the table.

By Terell Wilkins | February 14, 2015

Senior Joanna Smith returns with a backhand against BYU’s Toby Miclat, Saturday, Feb. 14. Smith contributed a 1-6, 7-6, 7-5 win to the Sun Devils' 4-3 victory over the Cougars. (Shiva Balasubramanian/The State Press)

No. 29 ASU women's tennis shows no love in win over BYU

It wasn’t necessarily a love affair on the court between opponents when the Sun Devils (3-2) defeated the BYU Cougars today, ending a two-game losing streak.

By Kaelen Jones | February 14, 2015

Sophomore pitcher Eder Erives relieves starter Brett Lilek (not pictured) in a game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Sun Devils defeated the Cowboys 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU baseball's bullpen finishes the job once again

ASU baseball has jumped out to early leads against Oklahoma State's starting pitchers in both games of the series thus far and the Sun Devils bullpen has had success in finishing the job.

By Justin Toscano | February 14, 2015

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Burr winds up for a pitch during the Sun Devils' 6-6 tie with Gonzaga at Surprise Stadium on March 3, 2013. (Hector Salas Almeida/The State Press)

Ryan Burr ties ASU baseball saves record in win over Oklahoma State

Ryan Kellogg picked up his eighth victory against a ranked opponent in ASU baseball's series-clinching win Saturday.

By Stefan Modrich | February 14, 2015

Freshman infielder Brynley Steele scores against North Texas, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Mean Green 10-2. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU softball sweeps doubleheader in Littlewood Classic

Wins over North Texas and Illinois State propelled the Sun Devil softball team to 6-3 entering the second day of the Littlewood Classic.

By Ryan Clarke | February 13, 2015

Junior catcher RJ Ybarra runs to first base after a base hit during the second inning of a game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU baseball defeats Oklahoma State despite recent history

ASU baseball defeated Oklahoma State in its series opener, despite the recent stretch and its runners stranded on base.

By Justin Toscano | February 13, 2015

Sophomore shortstop Colby Woodmansee gets a base hit against Oklahoma State, Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Woodmansee went on to hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to propel the Sun Devils to a 4-3 win against the Cowboys. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Colby Woodmansee's walkoff lifts ASU baseball over Oklahoma State in home opener

Colby "Walkoff Woody" Woodmansee christened Phoenix Municipal's new era with a 4-3 win in 10 innings.

By Stefan Modrich | February 13, 2015

Senior forward Shaquielle McKissic drives to the basket against Arizona, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 81-78. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball unlucky on Friday the 13th

The Sun Devils fell in Pullman due to an unexpected performance

| February 13, 2015

ASU senior guard Promise Amukamara looks to pass while driving down the lane vs. Cal women’s basketball at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 8, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU women's basketball can't get over injuries, falls to No. 8 Oregon State

Kelsey Moos sat out because of a partially torn ligament in her right elbow and Katie Hempen injured her ankle with less than two minutes remaining in the close game.

| February 13, 2015

ASU sophomore Oliver Pierce sweeps the leg of CSU Bakersfield's Spencer Hill in their matchup on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Pierce won the match 5 – 4. The Sun Devils went on to win against the Roadrunners 31 – 6. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU wrestling suffers largest defeat since November against Iowa State

The 27-6 loss overshadows the milestone reached by redshirt junior Blake Stauffer in his win

| February 13, 2015

Then-Sophomore pole-vaulter Andrea Kremmerrer gets a running start before jumping over the bar during the Sun Angel Track Classic at Sun Angel Stadium on Saturday,
April 12. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU track and field ready for first split weekend of 2015

ASU's track and field team will be split for the first time in 2015.

By Terell Wilkins | February 12, 2015

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