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Out of nowhere: ASU redshirt sophomore Levi Cooper takes on a teammate before the start of the regular season in October. Cooper has been impressive in Maroon and Gold after walking on at the start of the year. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Long road led heavyweight to ASU, success

Nimble journeyman Levi Cooper isn't your average heavyweight.

By Kyle Newman | February 21, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 22

Baseball season is now in full swing with the start of spring training, and there is high drama in the air.

By Kyle Newman | February 21, 2011

Men's basketball snaps losing streak with win over WSU

When WSU's Abe Lodwick’s game-winning 3-point attempt hit off of the front of the rim and the buzzer sounded, sophomore guard Trent Lockett fell onto his back with pure relief.

By Andrew Gruman | February 20, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 21

This year’s Slam Dunk Contest topped last year’s by far in terms of entertainment.

By Nicole Klauss | February 20, 2011

ASU senior middle-infielder Michelle Nulliner gets a jump off third base during the Sun Devils’ season opening victory on Feb. 10. ASU swept the weekend’s Littlewood Classic by run ruling all four opponents. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps Littlewood Classic

The No. 9 Sun Devils (9-1) scored a combined 52 runs, with each of their four wins coming via the run rule.

By Greg Dillard | February 20, 2011

New Highs: ASU junior Madison Snowden works on the beam, where she scored a 9.725 during the Sun Devils’ upset of No. 13 Washington on Friday in Tempe. Snowden also scored a 9.825 on her floor routine. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gym Devils pull off upset against No. 13 UW

ASU gymnastics scored a big upset over No. 13 Washington at home on Friday night, posting a season high score en route to a 195.750- 195.450 win.

By Kyle Newman | February 20, 2011

Late surge keys comeback victory over WSU

It took most of the game to do, but once the ASU women’s basketball team found its offense, it was game over for Washington State.

By Elijah Grasser | February 20, 2011

Rain check: ASU sophomore infielder Deven Marrero stretches for the ball during the Sun Devils’ rain-delayed 8-1 victory over New Mexico on Saturday. A four-game set against UNM was cut short because of weather. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Baseball sweeps rainy season opener

Because of inclement weather, the teams only played three games out of four, with the No. 11 Sun Devils sweeping the series against New Mexico.

By Tyler Emerick | February 20, 2011

Seniors hope to leave lasting legacy at ASU

Senior Lesley Rogers hopes to leave a lasting legacy at ASU while Michelle Nulliner is just hoping for a healthy return.

By Fahim Rasul | February 18, 2011

TOWERING OVER: Junior guard Kimberly Brandon drives to the hoop for two in the Devils win over the Huskies Tursday night. (Photo by Steve Rodriguez)

Tobin leads women’s hoops over UW

For the second straight game, seniors Becca Tobin and Dymond Simon led the ASU women’s basketball team in scoring as the Sun Devils rolled over Washington, 71-63.

By Elijah Grasser | February 17, 2011

Extended losing streak: ASU senior guard Jamelle McMillan guards Washington senior guard Venoy Overton during the Sun Devils’ 79-62 loss to the Huskies Thursday night. It was ASU’s 11th straight Pac-10 defeat. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Washington sends ASU to 11th straight Pac-10 loss

Washington sent ASU to its ninth straight loss and 11th straight Pac-10 defeat, running away with a 79-62 victory at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night.

By Andrew Gruman | February 17, 2011

Behind the bag: ASU junior Taylor Haro slides behind a Western Michigan defender during the Sun Devils’ 17-0 victory on Feb. 10. Another five game weekend for ASU starts Friday against Seattle University. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

No. 9 softball hopes to improve during Littlewood Classic

As the No. 9 Sun Devils continue tournament play with the Littlewood Classic this weekend, they hope to develop a consistent offensive attack.

By Greg Dillard | February 17, 2011

Practice form: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman works on her beam routine during practice on Feb. 1. The Gym Devils are looking for their second consecutive Pac-10 dual victory. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Gym Devils look to start win streak against UW

The ASU gymnastics squad (2-3) takes on Washington (3-2) tonight in a showdown at Wells Fargo Arena seeking to snag its second straight Pac-10 victory.

By Kyle Newman | February 17, 2011

Under the tag: ASU junior infielder Zach Wilson slides into second base during a game last season. The Sun Devils open their 2011 season against New Mexico on Friday in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball takes on strong UNM team in season opener

The Lobos stroll into Tempe on Friday for a four-game weekend set that will see a double-header played on Saturday.

By Tyler Emerick | February 17, 2011

ASU signs defensive line coach

The ASU football team has announced that Scott Brown will be the defensive line coach for the 2011 season.

By Nathan Meacham | February 17, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 18

The “Top 10” has become routine and boring, but Friday’s “Not Top 10” is simply hilarious and worth watching.

By William Boor | February 17, 2011

Finishing Touch: ASU senior Carlota Ciganda tees off earlier this season. On Wednesday Ciganda finished with a third round 1-over-par 72 to take the individual crown on the final day of the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge in California. (Photo courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Ciganda takes title as golf places second

Along with ASU’s second-place team finish, reigning Pac-10 champion junior Carlota Ciganda won the individual title at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge in Palos Verdes, Calif.

By John McKelvey III | February 16, 2011

Sendek keeps men's hoops focused before Washington games

ASU Coach Herb Sendek has kept the Sun Devils in the right mindset amidst struggles this season that includes a 1-11 Pac-10 record.

By Derek Trebesch | February 16, 2011

Upset Bid: ASU freshman forward Kyle Cain watches his layup go up toward the rim during the Sun Devils’ 67-52 loss to UA on Sunday. ASU is hoping to spoil a few seasons with wins against Washington and Washington State at home this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops looks to play spoiler

A key to a different outcome on Thursday may come at a spot where the Sun Devils have struggled all season: on the glass. UW is the top offensive rebounding team in the conference and typically scores a ton of second-chance points.

By Andrew Gruman | February 16, 2011

Crucial weekend: ASU redshirt sophomore forward Janae Fulcher takes a shot from the foul line with Stanford junior forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike defending on Feb. 3. The Sun Devils head up north to Washington this weekend to attempt to solidify a place in the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Women’s basketball focuses on the present

ASU will need every bit of its concentration against the Huskies, and while the Sun Devils beat UW by three points back on Jan. 22, Washington is far more dangerous than they appear on paper.

By Elijah Grasser | February 16, 2011

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