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Hillary Bach throws a pitch in a game against UA on March 11. Bach and the Sun Devils are one of the deepest teams in the Pac-12. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching, depth key to softball’s success

The No. 4 ASU softball team did not have any games this weekend, but the team is still practicing and scrimmaging in preparation for No. 15 Stanford.

By John McKelvey III | April 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers throws a pitch in the blackout game against USC on April 13. Rodgers and the pitching staff are expected to have a big impact against the hot-hitting Wildcats on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Wildcats visit Sun Devils for non-conference battle

The match-up of the potent UA bats against the dominant ASU pitching staff sets the stage for a dogfight at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | April 16, 2012

Trevor Williams prepares to deliver a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 6. Williams pitched a four-hit, complete game shutout to help the Sun Devils sweep the Trojans last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching leads baseball to sweep of Trojans

The No. 21 ASU baseball team held USC to two runs in three games this weekend at Packard Stadium as the Sun Devils swept the Trojans to continue their recent surge.

By Kyle Newman | April 15, 2012

Devil Dish: April 16

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to one of the best starts in recent memory and have the potential to win their first World Series since 1988.

By Troy Lopez | April 15, 2012

Annabelle Carter looks to shoot the ball in a game against Hawaii on April 14. Carter scored four goals in the Sun Devils’ senior day victory over the Rainbow Wahine. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo beats Hawaii, Cal Baptist on senior day

The ASU water polo team hosted its final two games of the regular season Saturday at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center against Hawaii and Cal Baptist.

By Farrah Wade | April 15, 2012

Brandon Magee leads the Sun Devils’ defense in warm-ups prior to their scrimmage March 30. Following Thursday’s practice, students will have the opportunity to interact with the football team during Pigskinpalooza. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pigskinpalooza to allow students, football players to interact

Following Thursday’s practice at Sun Devil Stadium, ASU students will have the unique opportunity to take the field with the 2012 football team.

By William Boor | April 15, 2012

Joanna Carter prepares to return a serve in a match against Sacramento State on March 2. Carter and Brycki clinched the Sun Devils’ 4–3 victory over Colorado on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis rallies, beats Colorado in senior day thriller

After a lackluster 5–2 loss to Utah on Friday, the ASU women’s tennis team captured a dramatic 4–3 win against Colorado on Saturday.

By Devin McIntyre | April 15, 2012

Burrows records career best in track’s final home meet

Chris Burrows recorded a career best time of 20.65 seconds in the 200-meter dash, finishing second.

By Danny Shapiro | April 15, 2012

Christabel Nettey participates in the long jump event at the Baldy Castillo Invitational on March 17. Nettey and the Sun Devils look to carry the momentum from their solid performances at the Sun Angel Classic last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Track and field to host LSU, Arkansas in tri-team meet

After a strong performance at the Sun Angel Classic, the ASU track and field team will compete in its final home meet of the year in a tri-team battle against LSU and Arkansas.

By Danny Shapiro | April 12, 2012

Water polo looks for strong finish in conference play

The No. 4 Sun Devils are preparing to finish up strong in conference play this weekend as they face Hawaii and Cal-Baptist.

By Farrah Wade | April 12, 2012

Darin Gillies throws a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Gillies and the Sun Devils’ pitching staff look to continue their solid season against the Trojans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball focuses on pitching for blackout game against USC

The three-game set against USC begins Friday, when ASU will debut its new uniforms during the blackout game at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | April 12, 2012

Sianna Simmons returns a volley in the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Simmons, who is out with a torn ACL, will miss the remainder of the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Simmons out for season as tennis prepares for Utah, Colorado

After two weekends without a win, the ASU women’s tennis team is back at home and looking for redemption.

By Devin McIntyre | April 12, 2012

Allowing students to choose jerseys is brilliant

Come this fall, ASU students might just have a hand in what their Sun Devils will wear while running out of the Pat Tillman Tunnel.

By Tyler Emerick | April 12, 2012

Amber Freeman hits the ball in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational on March 5. Freeman hit a three-run home run to lift the Sun Devils past the Beavers on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils series with Beavers

Freshman catcher Amber Freeman’s three-run home run in the sixth inning saved the No. 3 ASU softball team from disappointment Wednesday.

By John McKelvey III | April 11, 2012

Men’s rugby looks to snap losing streak against Colorado State

The ASU rugby team will get a chance to get back on the right track as they make their return to Tempe this weekend against the Colorado State Rams.

By Troy Lopez | April 11, 2012

Michelle Brycki hits a backhand at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Brycki has assumed a leadership role in her senior season with the Sun Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Brycki on tennis success, life as student athlete

The State Press sat down with Michelle Brycki and discussed her success this season, how she handles athletics and academics and her advice for new students and student athletes.

By Devin McIntyre | April 11, 2012

Osahon Irabor prepares to make a tackle in a game against Colorado on Oct. 29, 2011. Irabor has been the most impressive corner this spring, according to coach Todd Graham. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Secondary adjusting to new defensive schemes

Although the four expected starters in the secondary combined to start 32 games last season, they are in the midst of learning a new defensive system, which is not always easy.

By William Boor | April 11, 2012

Devil Dish: April 12

An attractive blonde ex-volleyball player hooking up with a 51-year-old football coach — now that’s a storyline I can get on board with.

By Tyler Emerick | April 11, 2012

Joey DeMichele throws the ball to first base in a game against Oregon State on April 6. DeMichele drove in two runs in the Sun Devils’ 3–1 victory over the Lobos. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching dominant in win over Lobos

The No. 21 ASU baseball team rode dominant pitching by junior Alex Blackford to a 3–1 victory over unranked New Mexico on Tuesday night.

By Kyle Newman | April 10, 2012

Katelyn Boyd plays defense in a game against UCLA on April 5. Boyd and the Sun Devils fell to the Beavers in a walk-off fashion. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball falters late, falls to Beavers

After a disappointing 4–2 loss in the ninth inning, the No. 3 ASU softball team will look to rebound Wednesday as it faces No. 25 Oregon State.

By John McKelvey III | April 10, 2012

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