Sports

Erickson, players reflect on magnitude of rivalry

Five Sun Devils gave their own answer as to what the Territorial Cup game means to them.

By Tyler Emerick | November 17, 2011

Back in black: Blackout returns for UA game

Saturday’s contest will be a blackout with players set to wear the all black uniforms.

By Greg Dillard | November 17, 2011

MAC Tuesdays on ESPN are pure fun to watch

Let me tell you where the good stuff’s at: MAC Tuesdays.

By Kyle Newman | November 16, 2011

TALL ORDER: ASU sophomore libero Stephanie Preach jumps for a serve during the Sun Devils loss to Stanford on Sept. 22. The strength of the Pac-12 is on full display this weekend when No. 2 UCLA and No. 1 USC head to Tempe. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Volleyball faces top two teams in country

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and No. 5 Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 16, 2011

HOT START: ASU junior guard Micaela Pickens takes a jumper from just outside the lane during the Sun Devils’ exhibition win over Azusa Pacific. Two games into the season, the junior college transfer is already making a big impact for ASU. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Anders leads women’s basketball out of 'interim' role

For Joseph Anders, the word “interim” is not stopping him from competing at the highest level this season.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 16, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 17

I won’t watch any team other than ASU in basketball until the NCAA tournament.

By Justin Janssen | November 16, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 Basketball season

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 15, 2011

NOT ENOUGH: ASU sophomore center Jordan Bachynski tries to work past senior forward Taylor Darby during the Sun Devils’ 66-60 loss to the Waves on Tuesday. ASU coach Herb Sendek brought in Bachynski and freshman guard Max Heller to try to spark the Sun Devils in the second half, but the surge came up short. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball stifled by Pepperdine

It was difficult to tell who had a bigger no-show: the attendance at Wells Fargo Arena, or the team on the floor.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 16

The lockout is a chance to get to know new sports.

By Devin McIntyre | November 15, 2011

STILL THE LEADER: ASU coach Dennis Erickson leads the Sun Devil football team heading onto the field through the Pat Tillman Tunnel against USC on Sept. 24. Erickson said he remains focused for ASU’s rivalry game against UA on Saturday, despite hearing rumors regarding his job security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Erickson focuses on UA, ignores job rumors

Dennis Erickson responded Monday to questions about his job security.

By Tyler Emerick | November 15, 2011

TOUGH CAMPAIGN: ASU sophomore forward Devin Marshall handles the ball during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 win over Washington on Oct. 30. Plagued with injuries all season, the ASU soccer team finished their 2011 campaign 8-11 and missed the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer falls short of preseason goals

ASU’s season ended earlier than they anticipated.

By Justin Janssen | November 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 15

Our major sports enjoy a parity rarely seen in the rest of the world.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2011

TAKE TWO: ASU sophomore wing Keala King drives inside against Montana State sophomore forward Shawn Reid during the Sun Devils’ win on Friday. ASU looks to go 2-0 when the take on Pepperdine at home on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball hosts Pepperdine after sloppy start

Overall improvement is the theme following Friday’s victory over Montana State.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 wrestling season in photos

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By Aaron Lavinsky | November 14, 2011

TICKET PUNCHED: ASU freshman Shelby Houlihan takes off her running spikes after the Pac-12 Championships in October. Houlihan’s performance at the NCAA West Regionals on Saturday helped the Sun Devil women make Nationals. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Houlihan pushes women’s cross-country to Nationals

The ASU women's cross-country team joined Houlihan and earned an at-large bid at Nationals.

By Danny Shapiro | November 14, 2011

AIR ATTACK: ASU sophomore Alden Darby (4) dives to make a tackle while junior safety Keelan Johnson arrives in support during the Sun Devils’ 29-28 loss to UCLA. The Sun Devil defense gave up an uncharacteristic 503 yards passing during Saturday’s loss to Washington State. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense looked vulnerable against WSU

It started in the opening quarter and snowballed from there.

By Greg Dillard | November 14, 2011

STARTING STRONG: ASU senior Eric Starks grapples with Grand Canyon sophomore Justin Martin during the Sun Devils’ 27-16 win over the ‘Lopes on Sunday. ASU swept their first two dual meets of the season after taking down Embry-Riddle the same day. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling holds off GCU, ERAU in home opener

The Sun Devil wrestling team got off to a good start to the duel meet season on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | November 14, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 14

Now that the UFC has a seven-year contract with Fox, the sky is the limit for MMA.

By Josh Nacion | November 13, 2011

TOO CLOSE: ASU junior guard Trent Lockett reaches for a layup during the Sun Devils’ victory over Montana State on Friday. ASU let MSU come roaring back in the second half, but managed to escape with the win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball squeezes by Montana State

This surely wasn’t the way ASU men’s basketball pictured its season opener.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 13, 2011

STRONG START: Junior guard Micaela Pickens looks to pass from behind the arc during the Sun Devils comfortable 66-46 victory over UC Riverside on Friday. With the overtime win over Colorado State on Sunday, ASU improved to 2-0. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball clears UC Riverside, CSU

The ASU women’s basketball team started the season the right way.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 13, 2011

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