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Junior Nicole Smith forehands the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 4, 2011. Smith, who has battled injuries this season, led the Sun Devils to a win over Texas Tech. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tennis defeats Texas Tech, falls to USC

On Saturday, the No. 20 ASU women’s tennis team defeated Texas Tech 4–1, but fell 6–1 against USC in the regional finals of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend on Sunday in Tempe.

By Devin McIntyre | January 29, 2012

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier talks to children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Andre Ethier talks goals, following dreams with local youth

Miles from where he grew up and blocks from where he now calls home, Andre Ethier spent his Saturday answering questions from a gymnasium full of children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA.

By Tyler Emerick | January 29, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 30

The Lakers are struggling on offense not because Bryant is gunning the ball — it’s actually the other way around.

By Josh Nacion | January 29, 2012

Carrick Felix drives against Oregon State on Jan. 14. Felix led the team in scoring as the Sun Devils snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday against Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Felix lead Sun Devils to win over Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team won their first game without junior guard Trent Lockett when they beat Washington State 71–67.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 29, 2012

Senior Madison Snowden performs on the beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. The Gym Devils defeated the Wildcats for the first time since 2006. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils take home Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils beat No. 15 UA (0-2, 0-2 Pac-12) for the first time in a dual-meet since 2006.

By Gian Demano | January 29, 2012

Alex Earl takes a shot in a game against UTEP on Dec. 28, 2011. Earl shot 75 percent from beyond the arc and was the offensive catalyst in ASU’s victory over Washington on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Earl sparks Sun Devils in victory over Washington

With intense defense and clutch free throw shooting, the ASU women’s basketball team secured a narrow 57–53 victory over Washington on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 29, 2012

D.J. Foster commits to Sun Devils

Saguaro High School's D.J. Foster announced his commitment to Arizona State in front of friends, family and teammates Friday. Foster is the No. 2 ranked player in Arizona, according to Rivals.com. He is also ranked 71st nationally.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 27, 2012

ASU Hockey to face Arizona in Cactus Cup

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | January 27, 2012

Brandon leads Sun Devils to rout of Washington State

Senior forward Kimberly Brandon was the second half spark for the ASU women’s basketball team’s offense in its 63–46 rout of Washington State.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 26, 2012

Jonathan Gilling calls out a play in a game against Washington Jan. 26. Gilling finished with 20 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Huskies. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball unable to overcome Huskies’ strong second half

Lockett, out with a sprained right ankle for a third straight game, sat on the sidelines as the ASU men’s basketball team added one more loss to its losing streak.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Brianna Gades poses on the balance beam against Cal on Jan. 20. Gades and the Sun Devils look to build on their early season success in the Territorial Cup. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Sun Devils take on Wildcats in Territorial Cup meet

Although gymnastics is not a sport where one team directly affects the other team with their own play, our ASU gymnasts still have that extra motivation when up against UA.

By Gian Demano | January 26, 2012

Kevin Radford takes down an opponent in a meet against Oregon State on Jan. 8. The Sun Devils look to snap a seven-match losing streak when they visit Cal Poly. (Photo courtesy of Tom Story)

Wrestling looks to break seven-match losing streak

After last week’s drubbings at both No. 1 Oklahoma State and No. 11 Oklahoma, ASU has a more realistic shot to snap its seven-match skid against Cal Poly on Friday night or Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 26, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 27

Just when things were looking up for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the organization slapped the league’s best power forward in the face.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Lever to have number retired

The number retiring ceremony for Lafayette “Fat” Lever will occur during halftime of tonight’s 6:30 p.m. contest and will allow fans to relieve the glory days of ASU hoops — even if it’s for just a few minutes.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2012

Jordan Bachynski dunks the ball against Pepperdine on Nov. 15, 2011. The Sun Devils have struggled to find consistency this season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils among worst in men's Pac-12 power rankings

After horrid results in non-conference play, the Pac-12 has been just as consistent playing against each other. Standings fluctuate on a weekly basis, without a clear-cut favorite.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Promise Amukamara leads the fast break against Utah on Jan. 21. ASU looks to extend its three-game winning streak as it travels to Washington State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball looks to maintain offensive success

The ASU women’s basketball team embarks on another road trip when they take on Washington and Washington State this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Jonathan Gilling looks at the scoreboard during a game against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. In his freshman season, Gilling averages 5.1 points per game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Q&A: Jonathan Gilling on team’s bright future, Sendek

The State Press caught up with Jonathan Gilling to discuss a range of topics, from his relationship with coach Herb Sendek to why he feels optimistic about the team’s future.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball season preview

Four starters from 2011 have moved on, and a lot must be done for ASU softball to win its third championship in five years. Here is a projection of what the positions look like heading into the 2012 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Jordan Clarke throws the shot put at the Baldy Castillo Invite on Mar. 19, 2011. Clarke looks to build upon his early season success at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge this weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Clarke looks to build on early season successes at Texas A&M invitational

This weekend, the ASU indoor track and field teams will encounter their first real test of the season while competing at the Texas A&M Mondo Challenge.

By Danny Shapiro | January 25, 2012

Senior Michelle Brycki prepares to volley the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 5, 2011. The Sun Devils host Texas Tech on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Despite injuries, tennis ready to face Texas Tech

The ASU tennis team, playing with confidence from victories over UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, is prepared to meet Texas Tech on Jan. 28.

By Devin McIntyre | January 25, 2012

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