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Kali Bennett drives to the hoop against Colorado on Jan. 19. Bennett tied a school record for seven blocks in a game as ASU defeated Utah 59–51 on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball prevails against Utes

Despite ferocious attacks from Utah, the ASU women’s basketball team was able to hold onto its second half lead and come away with a 59–51 win on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2012

Carrick Felix drives to the hoop against Oregon State on Jan. 14. The Sun Devils were unable to snap Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night, losing 69–54. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball falters in high altitude

The ASU men’s basketball team struggled in 5,345 feet of Rocky Mountain altitude Thursday against Colorado. Coupled with the absence of junior wing Trent Lockett, the Sun Devils lost 69–54.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 19, 2012

Wrestling confident against top-ranked Oklahoma teams

Riding a five-match losing streak, ASU wrestling heads to Oklahoma this weekend for two of the team’s toughest tests of the dual season.

By Kyle Newman | January 19, 2012

Hailey Casper dives in a practice November 2011. Casper is out for the remainder of the season with an injured shoulder. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive face elite talent

Starting at Stanford on Friday and at Cal on Saturday, the ASU diving team will have to compete without both Hailey Casper and Sydney Czaus for the rest of the season.

By Josh Nacion | January 19, 2012

Kimberly Brandon shoots against USC in a Jan. 5 game at Wells Fargo Arena. Brandon finished with 20 points as the Sun Devils beat Colorado at home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball dominates in return home

The Sun Devils defeated Colorado 64–43 to return to .500 in Pac-12 play.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 19, 2012

Leighann Sahagun volleys at the National Individual Indoors tournament. Sahagun’s status for this weekend’s matches is in question due to a wrist injury. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tennis expects success in dual opener

Coach Sheila McInerney is excited about playing UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara and believes the team can win both matches.

By Devin McIntyre | January 19, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 20

UNC coach Roy Williams leaves loss to FSU before game reaches its end.

By Troy Lopez | January 19, 2012

Deja Mann dribbles up the court in a game against USC on Jan. 5. Mann and the Sun Devils hope to maintain their momentum as they return home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball looks to maintain momentum at home

The Sun Devils look to regain home court advantage this weekend against Colorado and Utah.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 18, 2012

Kelly Reilly balances on the beam in February 2011. The Gym Devils are ready to take on the talented Pac-12 in their conference opener against Cal Friday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Gym Devils ready for Pac-12 opener

The Sun Devils take on California Friday at 7 p.m. The meet is the second of three straight home meets for ASU.

By Gian Demano | January 18, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 19

Prior to the season, Eli Manning said he was one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He was right.

By William Boor | January 18, 2012

Adam Sandstrom passes the ball before practice Wednesday night. Sandstrom is on a path to international success, playing on both the ASU men’s and USA Rugby men’s national U-20 teams. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Adam Sandstrom heads toward international rugby success

Sophomore Adam Sandstrom is doubling as a member of the ASU men's rugby team and the USA Rugby men’s national U-20 team.

By Troy Lopez | January 18, 2012

Jordan Bachynski puts up a shot in a game against Oregon on Jan. 12. The Sun Devils will attempt to break Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s hoops attempts to break Colorado’s home win streak

The ASU men’s basketball team will need players to step up in a big way if it wants to walk out of the Coors Events Center with a win over Colorado Thursday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 18, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 18

Twenty guys riding bikes in the dirt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross event drew almost 10,400 more fans than the Diamondbacks did in their postseason game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

By Tyler Emerick | January 17, 2012

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker talks to junior diver Riley McCormick in a meet against UNLV on Oct. 22, 2011. Tierney-Walker is the driving force behind the resurgent swim teams. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Tierney-Walker brings new life to swim program

Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker’s intense drive for success has helped transform the ASU swim teams.

By Josh Nacion | January 17, 2012

Dallas Escobedo pitches against Western Michigan on Feb. 10, 2011. Escobedo looks to meet lofty expectations in her sophomore season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Escobedo, Popescue look to fulfill expectations

ASU softball coach Clint Myers will call on pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to build upon their freshman season successes.

By John McKelvey III | January 17, 2012

Trent Lockett defends the ball against Oregon State Jan. 14 at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils will be without Lockett (ankle) for this week’s road trip. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lockett likely to miss weekend games

Trent Lockett will travel with the Sun Devils to Colorado and Utah, but is unlikely to play in either game.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 17, 2012

Track and field sets early season records

The Sun Devils received top performances from the team and had several individuals set records.

By Danny Shapiro | January 17, 2012

Four Sun Devils compete in all-star game

The ASU football team's season ended nearly a month ago in Las Vegas, but four Sun Devils competed one last time with a pitchfork on their helmets Monday night in Tucson.

By Tyler Emerick | January 16, 2012

Levi Cooper wrestles against Grand Canyon on Nov. 13 at ASU. Cooper improved to 20-7 last weekend with a pair of victories at the Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling loses to Old Dominion, North Dakota State

The ASU wrestling team walked away from the Virginia Duels in Hampton, Va., this weekend with two losses.

By Kyle Newman | January 16, 2012

Senior forward Kali Bennett puts up a shot against Oregon on Saturday. Bennett finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-49 victory over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball prevails in defensive struggle

ASU won a defensive struggle to get another conference win.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 16, 2012

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