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Back even: ASU junior Mariam Salloum makes a pass during the Sun Devils’ 16-7 victory over Cal Baptist on March 5. ASU lost another conference game over the weekend but won its next three matches to get back to .500. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo evens record after three victories

While the Sun Devils put together a ferocious comeback, they were unable to prevent an upset as the No. 11 San Diego State Aztecs defeated the Sun Devils 9-7 in the first game of the weekend.

By William Boor | April 4, 2011

Ejdervik swims this year's fastest 50 breaststroke

Ejdervik swam the 50 long course meter breaststroke event in 31.06 seconds, which was the fastest time recorded at the meet.

By William Boor | April 4, 2011

No gymnasts qualify for championships

The ASU gymnastics season has officially come to an end today, as senior Beaté Jones and junior Madison Snowden both failed in their bid to qualify for the NCAA tournament as individuals.

By Kyle Newman | April 4, 2011

Enemy territory: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett releases a pitch during the Sun Devils’ victory over UA on March 27. ASU travels to Tucson on Tuesday to play the Wildcats in a non-conference matchup. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

UA rivalry ignited mid-week

Each year the two Arizona schools meet two additional times outside the Pac-10 schedule. The games do not count toward conference standings, but do count in the Territorial Cup point race.

By Tyler Emerick | April 4, 2011

Bad timing: ASU redshirt senior wide receiver TJ Simpson gets tackled in the open field last November against Washington State. Simpson and fellow senior Omar Bolden have both suffered knee injuries in spring practice and may be out for six to nine months. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bolden, Simpson suffer potentially serious injuries

Now, just a few weeks into spring practice, ASU is holding its breath that knee injuries to a pair of key starters aren’t as serious as they appear.

By Andrew Gruman | April 4, 2011

Devil Dish: April 5

With the impending NFL lockout and a possible NBA lockout, athletes in the nation’s two most physically athletic sports will have to decide where to go to get a job.

By John McKelvey III | April 4, 2011

Offense shows room for improvement

ASU held their first scrimmage of the spring season on Saturday.

By Andrew Boven | April 4, 2011

Multi athletes climb top-10 lists

Four Sun Devils, two men and two women, finished in the top five of their multi event competition at the Jim Clark Multis in Tucson.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 3, 2011

Road Challenges: ASU freshman Jacqueline Cako follows through on a forehand against Pacific on Feb. 13. The Sun Devils dropped two away matches against two top-10 teams over the weekend, including a close 4-3 loss to Cal on Saturday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Top-ranked Stanford, Cal too much for Tennis

The ASU women’s tennis team learned just how difficult Pac-10 wins on the road can be.

By Nicole Klauss | April 3, 2011

Making a Statement: ASU junior outfielder Kayla Ketchum rounds the bases against UC Santa Barbara on March 27. The Sun Devils started off strong in Pac-10 play, winning two of three games against Cal over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball wins first Pac-10 series

The No. 4 Sun Devils continued their success by claiming two out of three to win the opening series against conference rival Cal.

By Greg Dillard | April 3, 2011

Tough field: ASU junior Carlota Ciganda pauses during the PING/ASU Invitational on Sunday. Ciganda finished in a tie for sixth, and the No. 16 Sun Devils finished seventh as a team. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Women’s golf finishes 7th at ASU Invite to close out busy regular season

Other teams have played three or four tournaments this spring, but with ASU not competing in the fall because of a lack of players, the Sun Devils had to compete in eight to qualify for the postseason.

By John McKelvey III | April 3, 2011

Devil Dish: April 4

The post-Carmelo Denver Nuggets have a chance to make one of the most important statements about NBA basketball in decades.

By Nick Ruland | April 3, 2011

NCAA bound?: ASU senior Beaté Jones flies through the air mid-vault during the Sun Devils’ loss to Oregon State on Feb. 6. Jones and junior Madison Snowden will find out Monday afternoon whether they qualified for the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Jones and Snowden solid at regionals for gymnastics

Jones and Snowden will have to wait until Monday afternoon to find out if they move on to the NCAA Championships.

By Kyle Newman | April 3, 2011

Spring cleaning: ASU junior third baseman Riccio Torrez makes a throw to first during the Sun Devils’ 8-0 victory over Oregon on Sunday. ASU swept the Ducks, giving up only three runs all weekend. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball records three-game sweep of Oregon

The No. 9 Sun Devils swept the Ducks right out of Tempe behind three stellar starting pitching performances.

By Tyler Emerick | April 3, 2011

Baseball defeats Oregon 5-2

ASU Baseball (19-6) defeated the University of Oregon Ducks on Friday night, 5-2.

By Derek Trebesch | April 1, 2011

Devil Dish: April 1

Through three games the Rattlers have scored 186 points and given up only 103.

By Nathan Meacham | March 31, 2011

Women’s golf faces uphill battle at invitational

The ASU women’s golf team will look to regroup at home after a rough outing in California as it hosts the annual PING/ASU Invitational starting Friday.

By John McKelvey III | March 31, 2011

Heading out: ASU junior Madison Snowden performs on beam during the Sun Devils’ win over Washington on Feb. 18. Snowden and senior Beaté Jones head to Oklahoma on Saturday to represent ASU at the NCAA regional meet. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Jones, Snowden represent gymnastics at regionals

ASU will send two Sun Devil gymnasts to compete as individuals at the NCAA regionals in Norman, Okla., this Saturday.

By Kyle Newman | March 31, 2011

Conference opener: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich warms up in the infield before the game against Campbell on March 10. The No. 4 Sun Devils open Pac-10 play against Cal this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Conference play starts for No. 4 softball

The No. 4 Sun Devils dive into Pac-10 play this weekend when they head west to Berkeley to take on Cal.

By Greg Dillard | March 31, 2011

Duck Hunting: ASU junior infielder Zack MacPhee leads off second base against Delaware on Feb. 26. The Sun Devils continue Pac-10 play against a dangerous Oregon squad with a three game series starting Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball hosts dangerous Oregon squad

Just under a year ago, the ASU baseball team walked into Eugene with a 24-0 record, only to suffer its first loss of the season 6-5 in 12 innings

By Tyler Emerick | March 31, 2011

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