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Junior forward Troy Scott gives high fives down the line after one of ASU’s 13 goals against Texas A&M. Scott tacked on one goal in the Sun Devils 13-0 victory on Sept. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

No. 1 hockey sweeps through Tucson

The No. 1 Sun Devils executed flawlessly on all facets in the game winning 7-1 over No. 17 UA.

By Mitch Terrell | November 5, 2012

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara drives down the lane during the Sun Devils’ 67-62 loss to California last season on Feb. 4. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women's hoops prevails, fixes errors in first exhibition

The Sun Devils played an exhibition versus the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves to start off their season and won 72-42 last Sunday

By Gian Demano | November 4, 2012

Freshman outside hitter Macey Gardner attempts to hit the ball past two UC Riverside blockers during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over the Highlanders on Sept. 14. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball upsets No. 6 USC in three-game sweep

The Sun Devils picked up a huge win Friday when they upset the visiting No. 6 USC Trojans in the Wells Fargo Arena.

By Troy Lopez | November 4, 2012

Freshman forward Cali Farquharson (center) embraces a teammate after her goal that put the up Sun Devils 2-1 to defeat UA on Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Soccer trumps UA on Farquharson’s game-winner

Cali Farquharson saved her best for last, scoring the game-winning goal against rival UA with less than two minutes remaining.

By Danny Shapiro | November 4, 2012

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylor Kelly gets pressured by Oregon State defensive end Scott Crichton during the Sun Devils’ 36-26 loss to the Beavers last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew/The Daily Barometer)

ASU football’s offense stifled in loss at Oregon State

An offense that was supposed to exhibit “left lane, hammer down” was low on fuel, cruising in the right lane 20 miles below the speed limit.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 4, 2012

Oregon State senior wide receiver Markus Wheaton sprints up the middle into the open field against ASU’s secondary in the Beavers’ 36-26 win on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew)

Wheaton’s big game helps Beavers rally over ASU

When the Beavers were down 11 points, Markus Wheaton gave them the spark they needed.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 4, 2012

College football playoff is coming two years too late

Last Saturday showed why — once again — that college football is the most exciting regular season sport.

By Justin Janssen | November 4, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton (90), redshirt sophomore linebacker Carl Bradford (52) and junior defensive end Junior Onyeali (5) stand at the line in ASU’s 36-26 loss to Oregon State on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Neil Abrew/The Daily Barometer)

Defensive lapses costly as ASU football falls to Oregon State

ASU coach Todd Graham strives to have an explosive, “high octane” offense, but in the Sun Devils' (5-4, 3-3 Pac-12) 36-26 loss to Oregon State, it was the Beavers' offense making the big plays.

By William Boor | November 3, 2012

Twitter helps provide game updates for its users. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Social sports

It’s 6 p.m. on a Monday night, and the (insert your favorite NFL team) are playing on Monday Night Football on ESPN. However, that one morning where you woke up at the crack of dawn to register for classes, you registered for the Monday night two-hour lab class.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 3, 2012

Live Tweet: ASU at Oregon State

By CManager | November 3, 2012

No. 1 ASU hockey pummels UA, streak extends to 27

The No. 1 Sun Devils executed flawlessly on all facets in the game winning 7-1 over No. 17 UA.

By Mitch Terrell | November 3, 2012

ASU hockey moves up to No. 1 in ACHA rankings

The Sun Devils head south to Tucson with the No. 1 ranking and the only undefeated record in the country.

By Mitch Terrell | November 1, 2012

Geology major Sarah Gray attempts to block Lolitas de los Muertos' Jammer Allie Bye from scoring a point at a match in August. (Photo courtesy of Devon Cadams)

ASU student finds niche in roller derby

Senior geology Sarah Gray takes part in the niche sport of girls roller derby, which not only attracts players with its promise of physical exertion, but also the bonds with teammates that it creates.

By Taylor Costello | November 1, 2012

Ariz. sports fans need to stay loyal amid struggles

ASU football — Arizona sports fans in general — need to make a decision: either support their teams through thick and thin, or get out of the way.

By Danny Shapiro | November 1, 2012

Junior safety Alden Darby stands in UCLA redshirt senior running back Johnathan Franklin’s way during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU football vies to end losing streak at Oregon State

ASU enters Saturday's road contest against Oregon State as one of the top statistical defenses in the Pac-12

By William Boor | November 1, 2012

Junior libero Stephanie Preach celebrates with her team after a point during the Sun Devils’ 3-2 loss at Colorado on Oct. 12. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU volleyball to host No. 6 USC, No. 5 UCLA

The Sun Devils play host to the No. 6 USC Trojans and No. 5 UCLA Bruins on Friday and Saturday, as they look to scrap for wins to boost their NCAA tournament chances.

By Troy Lopez | November 1, 2012

Senior midfielder Taylor McCarter (right) spots the loose ball during the Sun Devils’ 4-1 win over Utah on Oct. 25. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU soccer faces last obstacle in showdown vs. UA

The Sun Devils now face their regular season finale against their rivals from down south, UA.

By Danny Shapiro | November 1, 2012

The EDGE: Sutton may not be enough

ASU will need to play a near perfect game to pull off the upset.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 1, 2012

ASU ends new baseball stadium talks with Cubs, city of Mesa

After more than a year of negotiations toward building a new ballpark, ASU has ended talks with the Chicago Cubs and the city of Mesa, the athletic department announced Thursday.

By Josh Nacion | November 1, 2012

Pitchfork Sports: A birdie before the season, Part 2

Some coaches might not like the idea of a “half-time” to a competitive season; Coach Tim Mickelson is optimistic about the breaks between tournaments.

By Evan Triantafilidis | October 31, 2012

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