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ASU Lacrosse practices on Tuesday, February 26 preparing for the Chapman game. Photo by Nick Krueger

Out of Bounds: ASU Lacrosse out to a Fast Start

The ASU lacrosse season has started. The 2010 and 2011 national championship runner-up is off to a 4-0 start with wins over Cal, San Diego State, Cal-Poly, and Minnesota-Duluth all on the road.

By Nick Krueger | March 1, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo rotates her arm one more time before launching a pitch against North Dakota on Feb. 28. Escobedo got the win but it was the team's bats that up 15 runs against UND. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball launches five homeruns to beat North Dakota

In a 15-7 win over North Dakota, ASU smacked five home runs and 11 of the team’s 15 runs came off homeruns.

By Justin Janssen | February 28, 2013

No. 4 ASU water polo set for home rematch vs. No. 3 UCLA

On Saturday, the No. 4 Sun Devils face No. 3 UCLA with the same goal in mind, gaining another spot in the rankings.

By Justin Emerson | February 28, 2013

ASU women's basketball wants to send seniors off right

Although the Sun Devils may have dug themselves too deep in terms of making the NCAA tournament, there is still pressure on their heels this weekend.

By Gian Demano | February 28, 2013

ASU gymnastics travel for rivalry meet at UA

The rivalry isn’t just for the women, either. The coaches get equally pumped.

| February 28, 2013

Devil Dish: Hockey becoming popular in the desert

The bottom line is people are starting to care about hockey in Arizona.

By Justin Emerson | February 28, 2013

Senior Hannah James gently tosses the ball up in the air before smacking it down on a serve against Pepperdine on Feb. 23. The ASU tennis team will host three matches and will not compete in Tempe until April. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU tennis finishes home stand vs. fierce foes

The No. 21 ASU tennis team wraps up its seven-game home stand this weekend against Utah State, Saint Mary’s and No. 22 Memphis on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

| February 28, 2013

Freshman Ebony Panoho keenly watches her opponent's shot in a doubles game against Pepperdine on Feb. 23. Ebony is the only freshman with a losing record but has instrumental in many Sun Devil victories. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU tennis's 3 freshmen defy pressure

ASU's three freshmen and their distinct personalities and play-styles are a substantial reason why the Sun Devils are off to a hot 7-1 start.

| February 28, 2013

ASU men's hoops' loss to UCLA devastating for tourney hopes

The Sun Devils (20-9, 9-7 Pac-12) fell to UCLA 79-74 in overtime in Pauley Pavilion Wednesday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 27, 2013

ASU baseball freshmen get nod vs. No. 2 Arkansas in Coke Classic

Kellogg showed up to Tuesday’s practice grinning ear-to-ear, excited to face the Razorbacks (7-1) at the Coca-Cola Classic, which is held at Surprise Stadium.

By Danny Shapiro | February 27, 2013

Q&A: Clarke on growing up, winning national titles

Jordan Clarke took the time from his national champion workout regime to talk with The State Press about his life, shot put and being a national champion.

By Mitch Terrell | February 27, 2013

Power rankings: UCLA No. 1 in gymnastics

There is no doubt that this year's Pac-12 is loaded.

| February 27, 2013

Junior pitcher Mackenize Popescue fires a pitch against Portland State on Feb.23. The ASU softball team looks to stay undefeated when they host their second tournament of the year the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.
(Photo by Dominic Valente)

No. 3 ASU softball looks to stay perfect in 2nd home tourney

The Sun Devils look to keep their four-week undefeated streak when they host the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational against some tougher competition starting Thursday.

By Justin Janssen | February 27, 2013

Devil Dish: Athletes don't need guns

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a well-known athlete end up committing a crime with a gun.

| February 27, 2013

Jimenez wins Cal Classic as ASU women's golf places 2nd

Things are looking up for the women's team; Rottluff places in fourth straight top 10

By Adrian Martinez | February 27, 2013

Freshman pitcher Brett Lilek raises his knee during his delivery in the ASU alumni game on Feb. Lilek has proved himself in these early games and might get a start this weekend in the Coca-Cola Classic. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Baseball yet to leave the park against ASU pitchers

The Sun Devil pitchers haven’t allowed a home run in their first two series.

By Danny Shapiro | February 26, 2013

Yankees, Phillies running out of time

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees know that this might be their last shot to win a World Series championship.

| February 26, 2013

ASU men's basketball faces UCLA in must-win game

ASU begins a two-game trip to the City of Angels to face UCLA on Wednesday with its tournament hopes in jeopardy.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 26, 2013

Junior outfielder Bailey Wigness squares up for a bunt against Boise State on Feb. 10. Wigness leads the ASU softball team in steals with four steals. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Freshman Soria answers the call for ASU softball

With the score knotted at three runs apiece in the final frame against Portland State Sunday, Clint Myers inserted true freshman Jennifer Soria into the game in place of junior designated player Lucy Aubrecht.

By Justin Janssen | February 26, 2013

Devil Dish: ABC show "Splash" should never happen

Stars from all walks of life are giving only a handful of weeks to learn how to do an Olympic-style high dive and compete against one another for the chance to stick around for another week.

| February 26, 2013

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