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Undefeated: ASU senior Anthony Robles tilts Cal Poly redshirt freshman Britain Longmire during Robles’ 15-0 technical fall victory. The win improved Robles’ record to 24-0, but the Sun Devils ultimately fell to the Mustangs, 40-11. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Wrestling routed by Cal Poly on Senior Day

Redshirt senior Anthony Robles was the star of ASU’s Senior Day. But he was only one of the few bright spots for the Sun Devil wrestling squad, who suffered a 40-11 blowout at the hands of No. 22 Cal Poly Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2011

Women’s basketball survives scare against USC

The final nine minutes were a dogfight as the Sun Devils were forced to hit some key shots down the stretch in order to pull out a 62-61 victory in L.A.

By Elijah Grasser | January 30, 2011

Finding Balance: Sophomore Amelia Rew performs on the beam for ASU during the Sun Devils’ victory over Brown on Friday in Tempe. A few shaky performances on beam were the only blip for the Sun Devils, who coasted to a victory over the Bears. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gym Devils earn first win of season

The Sun Devils grabbed their first win of the season despite another shaky performance on the balance beam, where ASU has yet to find its rhythm this year.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2011

UCLA defeats ASU in overtime

The Sun Devils struggled mightily on offense in the first half but climbed out of a giant hole to feverishly rally and force overtime at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Andrew Gruman | January 30, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 31

The Pro Bowl is far from an elite event.

By Greg Dillard | January 30, 2011

ASU rallies, but falls in overtime to UCLA

For 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, the ASU men’s basketball team played good offensive basketball. It was the first 20 minutes of the game that was the problem.

By Andrew Gruman | January 29, 2011

ASU drops its fourth-straight, loses to USC

ASU lost 63-61 to USC Thursday night. Rihards Kuksiks led the Sun Devils in scoring with 22 points.

By Derek Trebesch | January 28, 2011

Defensive Trap: ASU freshman guard Adrianne Thomas attempts to defend UCLA senior guard Doreena Campbell during the Sun Devils’ 70-60 loss to the Bruins Thursday night in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Cold shooting dooms Sun Devils

After a cold-shooting first half against No. 11 UCLA, the Sun Devils were unable to pick up the slack defensively, and the Bruins were able to cruise to a 70-60 victory on Thursday night.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Stuffed: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive around USC freshman forward Garrett Jackson (33) and redshirt senior forward Alex Stepheson during the Sun Devils’ 63-61 loss to the Trojans in Tempe on Thursday night. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

No last-second heroics for ASU against USC

On Thursday night, yet another Pac-10 big man dominated the Sun Devils inside.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Track opens season in New Mexico

The ASU track and field team opens 2011 without a returning NCAA champion athlete for the first time since 2004.

By Zach Cavanagh | January 27, 2011

Ranked opponents await tennis on the road

The ASU women’s tennis team looks to continue its perfect start to the season during a two-match road trip to Florida this weekend.

By Nicole Klauss | January 27, 2011

Injuries threaten wrestling’s upset bid against Cal Poly

Special Olympics Arizona and several UFC fighters will be on hand at Senior Day as the ASU wrestling team takes on No. 22 Cal Poly Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 27, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 28

The Packers became the first six seed in the NFC to make the Super Bowl, but the Packers overcame even greater odds than that.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Stanford remains powerhouse of Pac-10

While no team has made a huge jump in the Pac-10, some positions at the top have become clearer while other spots have become decidedly murkier.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Women’s hoops will lean on defense against UCLA

The Sun Devils relied on defending to pull off a win against UW last Saturday, with 26 points scored off turnovers, and are looking for much of the same against the UCLA Bruins on the road.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Brandon provides a physical post presence

When junior forward Kimberly Brandon was asked about the physicality of ASU’s 75-43 victory over UA on Jan 16, she broke into a smile.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Freshman center shakes off rust after Mormon mission

To make a comeback would take a lot of hard work to not only redevelop skill, but to get in shape to play at a high level. For ASU freshman center Jordan Bachynski, this is his challenge.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Men’s basketball hosts defensive minded USC

After seeing improvement in a loss against Washington State last weekend, ASU now needs victories.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

Turner Thorne has something special at ASU

The ASU women’s basketball team is the most stable athletic program at the biggest school in the country.

By Nick Ruland | January 27, 2011

Washington, UA lead Pac-10 race

The Pac-10 is still a two-team race, what’s left to decide is the champion and if anyone else can make a push for the NCAA tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | January 27, 2011

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