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Chris Colvin surveys the court in a game against Washington on Jan. 26. Colvin scored a game high 18 points in ASU’s 72-50 loss to Washington State. (Photo Sam Rosenbaum)

First half collapse dooms Sun Devils in loss to Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team was down 28 points at halftime en route to a 72–50 loss to Washington State on Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 19, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 20

With spring training just around the corner, the excitement to see my favorite MLB players in actions is building.

By Farrah Wade | February 19, 2012

Abe Ruiz bats in a game against Western Michigan on Feb. 18. Ruiz had six RBI is the Sun Devils 10-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball opens season with dominance of Western Michigan

The No. 15 Sun Devils outscored visiting Western Michigan 40-2 over a three-game series to open the 2012 season with a sweep.

By Tyler Emerick | February 19, 2012

(Left to right) Trent Lockett, Jonathan Gilling, Carrick Felix and Chris Colvin huddle together in a game against Utah on Feb. 9. The Sun Devils lost to the Washington Huskies on Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men's basketball routed by Huskies, loses 77–69

The ASU men’s basketball team was down just three points midway through the first half before Washington took control of the game for good. The Huskies defeated the Sun Devils 77–69 on Thursday night.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 16, 2012

Senior Olivia Major plays animated defense in a game against Washington on Feb. 16. Major led ASU with 14 points as the Sun Devils defeated the Huskies 47–41. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett, Major lead Sun Devils to victory over Huskies

The ASU women’s basketball team started senior week the right way with a 47–41 win over Washington.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 16, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 17

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather is the key to saving boxing and making it popular again, but it’s not going to happen under Arum’s watch.

By Josh Nacion | February 16, 2012

Softball looking for consistency in second tournament

After practicing in the same stadium for the whole year, the Sun Devils (5-2) came out a little flat in the Kajikawa Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 16, 2012

Beaté Jones performs a flip on the balance beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. Jones and the Sun Devils look to maintain their success as they head into the second half of the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils look to endure fatigue, sustain success

The Gym Devils enter the second half of the season with all signs pointing to continued success, as the team has already broken the 195.000 mark three times this season.

By Gian Demano | February 16, 2012

Sianna Simmons lunges for the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 5, 2011. Simmons and the Sun Devils are confident their extra week of practice will help them beat NAU. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tennis expects victory over NAU before road trip

The Sun Devils face the NAU Lumberjacks on Friday and coach Sheila McInerney expects her team to triumph.

By Devin McIntyre | February 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers pitches in a game against Oral Roberts on Mar. 20, 2011. Rodgers will once again start in the Friday night slot and lead the Sun Devils’ pitching staff. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball opens season against Western Michigan

The sunflower seeds are stocked, the field is pristine and the players are anxious. All that’s missing are fans in seats. All of that will come together Friday when the No. 17 Sun Devils host Western Michigan.

By Tyler Emerick | February 16, 2012

Slideshow: ASU Gym Devils Spring 2012

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By Beth Easterbrook | February 15, 2012

Giulia Molinaro tees off in practice on Sept. 2, 2011. Molinaro finished with the best overall score of the five the Sun Devils’ golfers in the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Women’s golf recovers from slow start, finishes fourth

After a sluggish start, the Sun Devils spent the second and third days of the Northrop Grumman Invitational climbing up the leaderboards with rounds of 11-over and 10-over par.

By Justin Janssen | February 15, 2012

Kimberly Brandon dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Brandon is one of five Sun Devils playing their final games at Wells Fargo Arena this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Seniors to play final games at Wells Fargo Arena

The Sun Devils take on Washington and Washington State in their final home games of the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 15, 2012

Freshman Cameron Palmer (left) practices putting with Mathias Schjoelberg (right) on Nov. 4, 2011. Palmer competed as an individual in the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic and was one of the few shining stars for the Sun Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s golf suffers setback in San Diego

ASU battled injury, illness, and imperfect course conditions while shooting 52-over par on the weekend in the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic.

By Justin Janssen | February 15, 2012

Trent Lockett looks to pass around a defender in a game against Colorado on Feb. 11. Lockett and the Sun Devils will focus on playing as a cohesive team when they travel to Washington. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball remains motivated amid losing season

The ASU men’s basketball team isn’t concerned with ruining the Huskies’ season. They just want to improve their game.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 15, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 16

The New York Knicks are relevant, for once. The franchise that has continued to feel the after effects of the Isiah Thomas era found a gold mine at the end of its bench: Jeremy Lin.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 15, 2012

Gym Devils' spirits remain high after weekend losses

The ASU Gym Devils faced off against two top-ranked Pac-12 opponents last weekend, narrowly falling to UA and No. 1 Utah.

By Tiana Chavez | February 15, 2012

Lockett’s ankle continues to improve

Despite improvement in junior guard Trent Lockett’s injured right ankle, coach Herb Sendek isn’t sure if Lockett will see his normal explosiveness return this season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 14, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 15

Lavoy Allen has exceeded expectations just as much as New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, if not more so.

By John McKelvey III | February 14, 2012

Coach Sheila McInerney talks to Michelle Brycki in between matches at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Brycki is one of two seniors on the team that has learned to become a better leader under McInerney. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

McInerney teaches leadership, character to seniors

Whether it is standing on the sidelines with her arms crossed, sitting with an arm on the shoulders of a defeated player or clapping and cheering during an intense three-set match, tennis coach Sheila McInerney has done it all.

By Devin McIntyre | February 14, 2012

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