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Devil Dish: March 12

There’s a miniscule chance you’ll create a perfect bracket, but there’s no doubt you’ll have fun making picks and watching the pure madness that March brings.

By Gian Demano | March 11, 2012

The men's gymnastics team high-fives each other. Photo courtesy of ASU Gymnastics.

Turf Talk: Setting the Bar for Nationals

A cherry on top -- that’s what would make Arizona State’s men’s gymnastics team all the more sweet.

By Brendan Capria | March 8, 2012

Alumnus bikes across America for veteran’s issues, childhood obesity

An ASU alumnus and another veteran stopped in Tempe as part of a cross-country trip to raise awareness for childhood obesity and veteran issues.

By Julia Shumway | March 8, 2012

Mariam Salloum looks to score in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Salloum and the Sun Devils look to even the season series with Cal at home on Saturday. (Photo Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on defense, fundamentals against Cal

Things are just starting to heat up for the No. 6 Sun Devils coming off a victory over No. 5 San Diego State.

By Farrah Wade | March 8, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw a runner out at first base during the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Boyd is 28 RBI shy of breaking ASU legend Katie Cochran’s career record. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball seeks consistency before conference play

With three home tournaments in the rear-view mirror, the No. 5 ASU softball team is beginning to look a bit more comfortable at home.

By John McKelvey III | March 8, 2012

Gym Devils look to bounce back with Senior Night win

The Gym Devils haven’t scored well these past few meets, but if there is anything that could help them bounce back, it’s their Senior Night meet.

By Gian Demano | March 8, 2012

Marrero set to return against Long Beach State

The No. 11 Sun Devils, currently losers of two consecutive, will try to bounce back when they travel to Long Beach State this weekend for a three-game series.

By Tyler Emerick | March 8, 2012

The Sun Devils huddle up in a game against UCLA on Feb. 23. ASU defeated UA 68–53 on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball defeats UA, advances to semifinals

After a fast start and dominating post play, the ASU women’s basketball team defeated rival UA 68–53 in the second round of the Pac-12 tournament.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 8, 2012

Men’s golf heads to toughest invitational of season

After being pushed around two weeks ago by less-than-stellar competition, the ASU men’s golf team steps back onto the course against some of the strongest teams in the country.

By Justin Janssen | March 8, 2012

Track sends eight to national championships

The indoor season for the ASU track and field team will come to a conclusion this weekend as eight Sun Devils compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships.

By Danny Shapiro | March 8, 2012

Devil Dish: March 9

The Phoenix Coyotes went undefeated in the month of February, showing their tenacity and resilience as a prominent contender in the Western Conference.

By Farrah Wade | March 8, 2012

Herb Sendek addresses the media after ASU’s loss to UA on Dec. 31, 2011. Sendek and the Sun Devils played their final game of the season when they lost 85–65 to Stanford in the Pac-12 tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Basketball’s season ends on disappointing note

The ASU men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 7, 2012

Cameron Bradshaw performs a dive in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Bradshaw and three other members of the ASU men’s and women’s dive teams will compete in the NCAA Zone E Championships on Thursday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Divers look to qualify at Zone E championships

Just one meet stands in the way of four ASU divers hoping to qualify for the NCAA championships next week.

By Josh Nacion | March 7, 2012

Men's rugby seeks first win of season against Wyoming

The ASU men's rugby team faces off against Wyoming as they look to avoid a 0-2 start to the regular season.

By Troy Lopez | March 7, 2012

Bounty systems not as bad as portrayed

Are bounty systems really as bad as everyone’s making it out to be? I don’t think so — and neither do quite a few current and former NFL players.

By Kyle Newman | March 7, 2012

Devil Dish: March 8

For a basketball program as successful as Syracuse, it sure does have a lot of problems.

By Danny Shapiro | March 7, 2012

Jake Peevyhouse swings at a ball in a game against Texas Tech on Tuesday. Peevyhouse drove in the Sun Devils’ first run in their 8–4 loss to the Red Raiders. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lack of pitchers dooms Sun Devils in loss to Texas Tech

Long before the first pitch Tuesday night, a plague of injuries and tired arms let the ASU baseball team know it was in for an uphill battle against Texas Tech.

By Tyler Emerick | March 6, 2012

(Left to right) Alix Johnson, Annie Lockwood and Elizabeth Caporuscio celebrate during a game against Wichita State on March 1. Caporuscio, a freshman, leads the Sun Devils’ offensive attack and is making strides in her leadership. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Freshman centerfielder succeeds while adjusting to collegiate life

Hailing from an unincorporated community nestled in San Bernardino National Forest, Elizabeth Caporuscio dealt with adversity early in her road to ASU.

By John McKelvey III | March 6, 2012

Devil Dish: March 7

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported Tuesday the Indianapolis Colts are expected to part ways with quarterback Peyton Manning.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 6, 2012

Kali Bennett shakes off a defender in a game against Cal on Feb. 4. Bennett was named to the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team earlier this week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball prepares for Pac-12 tournament

The ASU women’s basketball team is ready for the pressures and challenges of the Pac-12 tournament this week.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 6, 2012

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