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Devil Dish: March 10

The NCAA has nothing to gain and much to lose from seriously penalizing a cash cow.

By Nick Ruland | March 9, 2011

Quick Turnaround: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson lines up for a free throw during the Sun Devils’ 59-54 victory over Oregon State on Saturday. The Sun Devils face the Beavers in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women's hoops has OSU rematch in first round

This season the women’s Pac-10 Tournament has a new format, and the ASU women’s basketball team heads in with No. 3 seed and a good chance of making it to at least the semifinals.

By Elijah Grasser | March 8, 2011

Favorable momentum: ASU senior guard Rihards Kuksiks shoots over Oregon State redshirt junior forward Kevin McShane during the Sun Devils’ 80-66 victory over the Beavers on Saturday. ASU opens the first round against Oregon on Wednesday, the only Pac-10 team it swept this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Men’s basketball opens Pac-10 tournament against Ducks

While it would take a miracle for the Sun Devils to run the table and seal the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the job now is to show that it can be done.

By Andrew Gruman | March 8, 2011

Devil Dish: March 8

If you’re not already rooting for the Fennville High Blackhawks in the Michigan Class C state championship basketball tournament, you need to hop on the bandwagon immediately.

By Kyle Newman | March 8, 2011

The Little Things: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez awaits the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. After scoring just one run in ten hits against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, the Sun Devils capitalized on scoring opportunities to win the next three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sacrifice runs key for baseball

In Thursday night’s extra inning loss to Cal State Bakersfield, the ASU baseball team repeatedly missed opportunities by not executing sacrifice plays late in the contest.

By Tyler Emerick | March 8, 2011

Waiting to Return: After suffering two ACL injuries in two years, ASU sophomore Nicole Smith is anxiously waiting to make her return to the court. (Photo by Courtesy of Eric Hill)

Q&A: Tennis’ Smith patiently waits to make her return

The State Press recently sat down with Nicole Smith to talk about what her recovery process has been like.

By Nicole Klauss | March 7, 2011

Seven ASU track athletes qualify for nationals

Seven athletes qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships, highlighted by the women’s sprinters.

By Zach Cavanagh | March 7, 2011

Uneven Offense: ASU sophomore attacker Amanda Young looks for an open pass during practice on Feb. 24. The Sun Devils split Saturday’s games with a loss to UCLA and a victory over Cal Baptist. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water Polo’s offense stalls against UCLA

As soon as the game started, the Bruins were ready to go, scoring four first quarter goals for a 4-1 lead at halftime.

By William Boor | March 7, 2011

Women’s golf wins tri-meet over UA, New Mexico

The ASU women’s golf team won their first Triangular Meet, surging past 10th-ranked Arizona and New Mexico at Wigwam Golf Course in Litchfield Park.

By John McKelvey III | March 7, 2011

Road struggles continue for Gym Devils

The Gym Devils again struggled with poise in the lopsided loss to Nebraska, who swept all five individual honors and hit a 49.00 or better on all four events en route to posting a season–high score.

By Kyle Newman | March 7, 2011

PAINTING POTENTIAL: Open Source Project owner Michael Witham admires the artwork of local artist Lalo Cota in his new business that will offer coffee, ideas and good times. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball looks for two straight against Creighton

The No. 7 Sun Devils will aim to duplicate their success against the Bluejays in a rematch Tuesday night at Farrington Stadium.

By Greg Dillard | March 7, 2011

Devil Dish: March 8

Nash has been with the Phoenix Suns for years, and for years the Suns have failed to provide him with the NBA Championship ring he deserves.

By Nicole Klauss | March 7, 2011

Baseball wins three of four one-run games

Every game the No. 11 Sun Devils played was decided by one run, including two in extra innings.

By Tyler Emerick | March 6, 2011

Men’s swim earns 5th place at Pac-10s

Despite competing with a young and inexperienced roster, the ASU men’s swim team finished fifth at the Pac-10 Championships in Seattle.

By William Boor | March 6, 2011

Dominant Weekend: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich beats a Creighton base runner to second base during the Sun Devils’ 11-1 victory over the Blue Jays Sunday in Tempe. ASU scored 54 runs over five games this weekend, while only giving up two runs. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball scores 54 runs over 5 games, gives up 2

The ASU hitters did their fair share of damage at the plate by scoring a combined 54 runs on 53 hits to outscore their opponents 54-2 over five games.

By Greg Dillard | March 6, 2011

Important win: ASU sophomore guard Deja Mann defends on the outside against Oregon State redshirt sophomore guard Sage Indendi during the Sun Devils’ 59-54 victory on Saturday. ASU will carry the third seed into the Pac-10 tournament on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Fouls almost sink women’s hoops against OSU

In a game where redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon got into foul trouble early was held to three points, ASU had big games from some of the other usual suspects.

By Elijah Grasser | March 6, 2011

Devil Dish: March 7

The Heat was the team that was figured to break the Bulls single season wins record?

By Zach Cavanagh | March 6, 2011

Bidding Farewell: ASU coach Herb Sendek (left) holds back the tears while standing next to Ty Abbott and his mother during senior introductions before the Sun Devils game against Oregon State Saturday. Abbott scored 22 points in his final regular season game. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s hoops tops OSU on emotional senior day

With an 80-66 rout over Oregon State on senior day, Ty Abbott, Jamelle McMillan and Rihards Kuksiks won their 80th career game, making them the winningest players in ASU history.

By Andrew Gruman | March 6, 2011

Bouncing Back: ASU senior Kelcy McKenna returns a shot near the net against Pacific on Feb. 13. McKenna and junior Michelle Brycki both returned to the Sun Devil lineup to help defeat Washington State and Oregon, the team’s first Pac-10 wins of the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis opens conference schedule with pair of wins

The ASU women’s tennis team grabbed its first two Pac-10 wins of the season, recording victories over both Washington State and Oregon over the weekend.

By Nicole Klauss | March 6, 2011

Lifted: ASU senior guard Ty Abbott sores over Oregon redshirt senior forward Joevan Catron during the Sun Devils’ 20-point victory over the Ducks in Tempe Thursday night. Abbott and fellow senior Rihards Kuksiks scored 22 points each in the game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

3-point shooting dictates victory over Ducks

Behind a season high 16 made triples, ASU completed the season sweep of Oregon with a 73-53 victory at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night.

By Andrew Gruman | March 3, 2011

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