Sports

Two forfeits cost wrestling at home

Two forfeits at 157 and 174 pounds cost the ASU wrestling team a crucial 12 points in a 10-point loss to Cal State Baskersfield on Friday night, with a final score of 27-17.

By Kyle Newman | January 23, 2011

Water polo hosts team Canada

While being the ninth-ranked team in the country sounds impressive, the ASU water polo team’s ranking is nothing compared to the ranking of its upcoming opponent.

By William Boor | January 23, 2011

Hot start: Sophomore Hannah James returns the ball during a 6-2, 6-3 victory over UC Davis freshman Kelly Chui on Sunday. Over the weekend the Sun Devils swept both Iowa State and UC Davis to win the first two duals of the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis sweeps first two duals of season

The ASU women’s tennis team swept both Iowa State and UC Davis in the first weekend of the dual meet season.

By Nicole Klauss | January 23, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 24

What is momentum and how important is it in deciding outcomes?

By Nick Ruland | January 23, 2011

Hoops’ upset: ASU senior forward Becca Tobin goes up against WSU redshirt freshman guard Ireti Amojo during the Sun Devils’ 70-65 loss on Thursday. Mistakes ultimately doomed the Sun Devils, who trailed for the vast majority of the game. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s hoops upset by WSU

For the second straight year the ASU women’s basketball team was upset by Washington State at home, this time by a score of 70-65.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

(Photo Courtesy of Alicia Carlson | Daily Evergreen)

Men’s hoops falls to WSU

ASU men’s basketball has now dropped four straight conference games, and things won’t get any easier on Saturday when the Sun Devils head to Seattle to take on No. 20 Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Three Sun Devils become All-Stars

Three senior ASU football players have been selected to play in the inaugural Eastham Energy College All-Star Game on Jan. 23 at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nathan Meacham | January 20, 2011

Swim and Dive prepare for final home meets

Several weeks after their last competition, the ASU swim and dive teams won’t get an easy start against two of the best programs in the country when they host Cal and Stanford.

By William Boor | January 20, 2011

Dual opener: ASU junior Sianna Simmons hits during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational in November. The dual meet season opens at home on Friday for the Sun Devils against Iowa State. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

At full health, tennis ready for start of dual season

Last January the Sun Devils were struggling to keep enough players injury-free for a dual meet. But that isn’t the case this time around

By Nicole Klauss | January 20, 2011

WINTER RIVALRY: ASU sophomore Nickie Johnson practices her floor routine on Thursday. The No. 25 Sun Devils will travel to Tucson on Friday to face off against No. 19 UA. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics faces rivalry early in season

Rivalries aren’t often renewed at the beginning of the year, but the No. 25 ASU gymnastics squad will be heading down to Tucson this weekend for their Pac-10 opener against the Wildcats.

By Kyle Newman | January 20, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 21

Even with new PED allegations, Lance Armstrong will remain an American favorite.

By Nicole Klauss | January 20, 2011

Victory over UCONN puts Stanford at head of Pac-10

Here are the first power rankings of 2011 for a conference that is proving much tougher than last year.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Women’s hoops aims to avoid upset against WSU

The ASU women’s basketball team has never lost a Field Trip Game. In fact, the Sun Devils have won by 24 points or more in all four previous editions.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Pac-10 led by deep Washington squad

The Pac-10 may only receive two invites to the NCAA tournament this season, and for now, only two teams appear worthy.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Problems staying healthy could hurt men’s hoops in Washington

Between injuries and illness, the ASU men’s basketball team has struggled to stay healthy, which could hurt them on a trip to Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | January 20, 2011

Men’s hoops' struggles shouldn’t be cause for concern quite yet

More than anything else that has occurred on the floor for the Sun Devils this season, Mesa point guard Jahii Carson has provided the program’s faithful, however large or small the size, a reason to be optimistic about its future.

By Nick Ruland | January 19, 2011

Track athletes compete together on and off track

Heading into the indoor portion of the track season, the No. 6 men’s team and the women’s team have tried to bring together the large number of individual athletes and be one team.

By Zach Cavanagh | January 19, 2011

Balancing act: ASU senior Kelcy McKenna shows off her first-place trophy from the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 7. Last semester, McKenna student-taught 40 hours a week while continuing to compete with the tennis team. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

McKenna balances tennis, teaching and winning

Attending full practices and weights while staying on top of classes isn’t easy. Add on student teaching, and it’s almost impossible. But ASU senior tennis player Kelcy McKenna makes it look easy.

By Nicole Klauss | January 19, 2011

Wrestling faces early deficit with injuries in two weight classes

ASU will play host to CS Bakersfield in a Pac-10 showdown inside Wells Fargo Arena on Friday night, one of the Sun Devils’ two remaining home duals.

By Kyle Newman | January 19, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 20

America is referred to and known as a forgiving country. While this is often true, Americans also love their pets.

By William Boor | January 19, 2011

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