Sports

Men's rugby notches first victory of season

The men's rugby team avoided a 0-2 start to its season with a victory over Wyoming last Saturday.

By Troy Lopez | March 13, 2012

Giulia Molinaro points down the course in the PING/ASU Invitational on April 2, 2011. Molinaro is averaging her best per-round score of her career and plans to turn professional after this season. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Q&A: Giulia Molinaro discusses her experience at ASU, future

The State Press had a chance to sit down with Giulia Molinaro of the women’s golf team to discuss tfall 2010 and the road ahead of her.

By Justin Janssen | March 13, 2012

Devil Dish: March 14

I’ll never be paid to play a sport (and could possibly be paid to stop trying to play basketball), but I enjoy challenging myself physically and consider myself athletic.

By Devin McIntyre | March 13, 2012

March Madness offers most exciting month in sports

It’s March Madness once again, and this year, just like every other March, anything can happen once the first of 67 games tips off Tuesday.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Robinson, Calipari deserve national end-of-season awards

With the NCAA tournament around the corner, it’s time to hand out some awards and honor the best player and coach in college basketball.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Chanse Creekmur protects the ball in a game against USC on Feb. 25. Creekmur is one of seven players in the past three years to transfer or be dismissed from the ASU basketball program. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Despite poor recruiting, future remains bright for men’s basketball

Coach Herb Sendek hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to keeping players in Tempe, but next season could be a bounce-back year for the program.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Kimberly Brandon dribbles the ball in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Brandon was the Sun Devils’ leading scorer this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball loses to Stanford in defensive struggle

Stanford beat ASU 52–43 in a defensive struggle Friday and took home the Pac-12 tournament title on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 12, 2012

SAM ROSENBAUM | The State Press Kali Bennett looks to pass in a game against Utah on Jan. 21. After being named to the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team and setting multiple school records, Bennett is The State Press’ pick for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball Pac-12 end of season awards

At the end of the Pac-12 season, here are some awards to honor the best players in the conference.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 12, 2012

Editorial: Manning mania understandable, but annoying

The speculation as to where Peyton Manning will wind up has reached near-unbearable levels.

By Editorial Board | March 12, 2012

Deven Marrero fields a ground ball in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Marrero returned to action against Long Beach State and looks to contribute more as the Sun Devils face Utah State on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks for consistency before Pac-12 opener

Coming off a series win on its first trip outside the Copper State this season, ASU baseball hosts Utah Valley for a two-game set starting Tuesday night at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Devil Dish: March 13

“The Announcement,” which tells the story of Magic Johnson’s battle with HIV, continued ESPN Films’ string of riveting documentaries.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Spencer Fletcher looks down the course in the Pac-10 championships on April 27, 2010. Fletcher and the Sun Devils struggled and finished in last place at the Southern Highlands Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf finishes last in Las Vegas

In perhaps the most elite invitational of the collegiate golf season, the ASU men’s golf team didn’t step up to the challenge.

By Justin Janssen | March 12, 2012

Zachary Scarano is an advocate for the ASU’s club sports receiving more funding for necessary expenses. The lacrosse team, a perennial contender for a national championship, only received $12,900 to cover expenditures like jerseys, registration fees and equipment last season. (Photo by Brendan Capria)

Lack of funding hampers club sports

The disparity between ASU’s sports clubs and their governing body is expanding, and it’s taking its toll on the teams.

By Brendan Capria | March 12, 2012

ASU fans should focus on Sun Devil pride, not Wildcat losses

I don’t know what’s in store for the ASU men’s basketball team. I just hope something or someone can give me anything to be proud of.

By Tyler Emerick | March 12, 2012

Andrew Aplin runs the bases in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Aplin’s strong play over the weekend helped the Sun Devils win two of three against Long Beach State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball wins weekend series against Dirtbags

Andrew Aplin showcased his versatility over the ASU baseball team’s weekend series at Long Beach State.

By Tyler Emerick | March 11, 2012

Alix Johnson and Dallas Escobedo celebrate at a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Johnson leads the Sun Devils with a .558 batting average. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Johnson’s hitting leads softball in Diamond Devil Invitational

The No. 5 ASU softball team relied on its bats to win the weekend at the Diamond Devil Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | March 11, 2012

Alicia Brightwell passes the ball in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Brightwell and the Sun Devils upset No. 4 Cal for ASU’s first victory over the Golden Bears in three seasons. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo gains first win over Cal in three years

The Sun Devils beat the Golden Bears for the first time since 2009 with a 10–7 victory. The feat is considered among the biggest moments in program history.

By Farrah Wade | March 11, 2012

Gym Devils lose, seniors shine on Senior Night

The Gym Devils took a loss Friday, but ended the night by honoring six gymnasts who shined during their Senior Night.

By Gian Demano | March 11, 2012

Three divers qualify at Zone Es, advance to NCAAs

Three ASU seniors are headed to the NCAA championships for one last time.

By Josh Nacion | March 11, 2012

Clarke, McHenry take home track and field national championships

Jordan Clarke and Mason McHenry were the only two members of the ASU track and field team to come away with wins at the NCAA Indoor Championships last weekend.

By Danny Shapiro | March 11, 2012

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