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Devil Dish: Feb. 27

If the NHL season ended today, the Coyotes would be the No. 3 seed in the postseason. That would mean they’d be awarded “home ice advantage.”

By Tyler Emerick | February 26, 2012

Dallas Escobedo pitches in the Littlewood Classic on Feb. 17. Escobedo threw her first no-hitter of the season during the Sun Devils’ sweep of Central Connecticut State University last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Escobedo, Wigness propel Sun Devils to victories over Blue Devils

In four games against Central Connecticut State, the ASU softball didn’t let its opponent reach the sixth inning.

By John McKelvey III | February 26, 2012

Injuries hamper Sun Devils in loss to Bruins

UCLA completed a season sweep when they took advantage of a banged up ASU women’s basketball team and won 53–38.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 23, 2012

Chris Colvin executes a bounce pass in a game against UCLA on Feb. 23. Colvin finished with 10 points and nine assists in the Sun Devils’ 66–57 loss to the UCLA Bruins on Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils marred by turnovers, fall to Bruins 66–57

Although dressed for the blackout, the Sun Devils were plagued by the same issues they have had all season, costing them Thursday's game. They lost to UCLA for the second time this year, 66–57.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 23, 2012

Tennis ready to take first road trip of season

The ASU women’s tennis team will take to the road for the first time in 2012 to play Boise State and Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

By Devin McIntyre | February 23, 2012

Swimmers break relay records in Pac-12 championships

Records have been rewritten for the ASU swim and dive program after the first two days of the Pac-12 Women’s Swimming and Men’s and Women’s Diving Championships.

By Josh Nacion | February 23, 2012

Softball welcomes Burkhart’s return as opposing coach

Former ASU pitcher Katie Burkhart, who holds most of the school’s career pitching records, will return to Farrington Stadium this Thursday, but this time she will be the pitching coach of Central Connecticut State.

By John McKelvey III | February 23, 2012

Baseball looking forward to tough competition

After an opening weekend filled with more runs than innings, the ASU baseball team is looking forward to facing a stiffer test.

By Tyler Emerick | February 23, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 24

For the first time in ages, Gus Johnson will not be calling a game during the NCAA basketball tournament.

By Justin Janssen | February 23, 2012

Nathan Hoffer grapples with an opponent in a meet against Stanford on Feb. 5. Hoffer is one of eight freshman expected to make some noise in the Pac-12 tournament this weekend in Boise, Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling prepares for Pac-12 championships

Though the Sun Devils finished with a sub-.500 overall dual meet record, they aren’t lacking any confidence as they head into this weekend’s Pac-12 championships in Boise, Idaho.

By Kyle Newman | February 23, 2012

Kahoku Palafox performs a routine on the balance beam in a meet against then-No. 1 Utah on Feb. 12. Palafox was moved into the lineup in the uneven bars and balance beam events after a solid showing against Illinois last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils ready to face talented UCLA on road

The No. 24 ASU gymnastics team is on the rise and looking to score big in its meet versus the No. 6 UCLA Bruins.

By Gian Demano | February 23, 2012

Track centralizes focus for MPSF championships

The ASU indoor track and field team enters the postseason this weekend with a more centralized focus as it competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation championships.

By Danny Shapiro | February 23, 2012

Former Sun Devil pitcher returns to Arizona wearing new colors

Former ASU pitcher Josh Spence recently returned to Arizona for spring training with the San Diego Padres.

By Tiana Chavez | February 22, 2012

Dallas Escobedo throws a pitch in a game against Northwestern on Feb. 10. Escobedo and the Sun Devils are second in the Pac-12 power rankings. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Sun Devils toward top of Pac-12 power rankings

None of the Pac-12 teams have played each other, but there is still an early pecking order in the Softball’s best Division I conference.

By John McKelvey III | February 22, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 23

In March, ASU football will host a free youth clinic featuring Sun Devil coaching staff and current players.

By Devin McIntyre | February 22, 2012

Junior Max Okun smiles outside of the Student Recreation Center on Tuesday. Born with only one arm, Okun played basketball in high school and continues to play at the SRC frequently. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Student succeeds on court despite birth defect

Business communications major Max Okun has found success in sports, despite having a stunted left arm. He inspires both his family and students with his positive attitude.

By Josh Nacion | February 22, 2012

Shannon Haas looks to shoot in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. Haas and the Sun Devils look to increase their consistency and extend their program-best perfect record. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo looks to improve consistency, remain unbeaten

It seems the resonating tone for the No. 5 Sun Devils is to keep fighting on defense and fine tune components on offense as they head to the UC Irvine Tournament this weekend.

By Farrah Wade | February 22, 2012

Jahii Carson poses for the camera during an exclusive photo shoot with The State Press on Feb. 17. Carson averaged 32.2 points per game as a senior at Mesa High School and was one of top 10 point guards in the nation, according to Rivals.com. (Photography by Aaron Lavinsky, assisted by Sam Rosenbaum)

Q&A: Jahii Carson on academic ineligibility, King

Carson spent time with The State Press discussing his academic ineligibility, Keala King and everything in between.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 22, 2012

Chris Colvin dribbles up the court in a game against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. Colvin was one of three players suspended for the last meeting between ASU and UCLA. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils look to correct mistakes in final home games

When asked what needs to improve during the final three games of the regular season, coach Herb Sendek simply said “everything.”

By Master Tesfatsion | February 22, 2012

Alex Earl cheers on her teammates in a game against Washington State on Feb. 18. Earl played her last home game at Wells Fargo Arena, but is looking forward to closing the season strong and reaching the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Earl reflects on accomplishments, career

When her coaches and teammates think about Earl, they will think about her smile, energy and passion that she brought to the program every day.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 22, 2012

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