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Failed Upset: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive past Washington redshirt freshman guard C.J. Wilcox during the Huskies’ 88-75 victory over the Sun Devils on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Luke Springer | The Daily of the University of Washington)

No upset for ASU men’s hoops at Washington

The Sun Devils had a chance with three minutes left in the game, but Washington pulled away late and placed ASU in the basement of the Pac-10.

By Andrew Gruman | January 23, 2011

Grinding it out: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson drives down the court during the Sun Devils’ 52-49 win over visiting Washington on Saturday. Solid defense carried the game for ASU, as the offense shot just 33.3 percent from the field. (photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s basketball grinds out win over UW

With just a two-point lead with two minutes left, the Sun Devils (12-5, 4-3 Pac-10) managed to hold on for a 52-49 win over Washington.

By Elijah Grasser | January 23, 2011

Overwhelmed: ASU and Stanford swimmers launch off the block during a 120-174 victory for the Cardinal on Saturday in Tempe. Despite strong finishes in several events, the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams fell to national powerhouses Stanford and Cal over the weekend. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Cal and Stanford prove too much for swim and dive

The ASU swim and dive teams lost to both California on Friday and Stanford on Saturday in the last home meet for six Sun Devil seniors.

By William Boor | January 23, 2011

Gymnastics loses grip on early lead against UA

The ASU gymnastics team fell just short against UA on Friday, losing 193.625-192.050 at the McKale Center in Tucson.

By Kyle Newman | January 23, 2011

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

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