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Volleyball loses to top-ranked Stanford

Arizona State volleyball faced its first Pac-10 opponent Stanford on Friday.

By F. Diamond Grijalva | September 27, 2010

QUICK STRIKE: Senior Kelcy McKenna wasted no time at the start of the 2010 tournament season, taking home the ITA Gold singles championship title over the weekend at the Cal Nike Invitational. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Tennis senior McKenna wins Cal Nike Invitational

The ASU women’s tennis team opened its season over the weekend as senior Kelcy McKenna won the ITA Gold singles championship title at the Cal Nike Invitational.

By Nicole Klauss | September 27, 2010

WRAPPED UP: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall is taken down by an Oregon defender during Saturday's 42-31 loss. Marshall contributed 88 yards but also turned the ball over twice on fumbles. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Missteps preventing Sun Devils from making jump

There isn’t much separating the Sun Devils from being 4-0 and ranked somewhere in the Top 25 with marquee wins over Wisconsin and Oregon.

By Andrew Gruman | September 27, 2010

FULL SPEED: Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from an Oregon defender during the Ducks’ 42-31 victory Saturday night. Lewis gained 127 yards on 11 carries, including a 53-yard touchdown run. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lewis may start at running back Saturday

Freshman running back Deantre Lewis could get the start next Saturday but will continue to share carries with sophomore Cameron Marshall.

By Andrew Gruman | September 27, 2010

Returning to past futility not an option for Cardinals

Technically, a win is a win, but for the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday’s victory over the Oakland Raiders is like beating Danny Devito in a game of one-on-one hoops.

By Nathan Meacham | September 27, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 28

I know sports is a business, but business is destroying the jersey.

By Elijah Grasser | September 27, 2010

Men’s golf slips to 11th at Ping/Golfweek Preview

The ASU men’s golf team slipped in the second round of the Ping/Golfweek Preview in Stillwater, Okla., falling to 11th place as a team.

By Greg Dillard | September 27, 2010

FEMALE STUDENT BODY: Female students pass by the Health Services Building on the Tempe campus, which offers a variety of health care options for Sun Devils. USG is working to ensure that the health center addresses issues more specific to women. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Life's challenges mold cornerback Darby

Alden Darby's tough childhood prepared him for the rough experiences of college football.

By Rashad Abdullah | September 26, 2010

TOP 10: Junior Carlota Ciganda finished in a tie for ninth place at the 2010 Mason Rudolph Women's Challenge over the weekend. She earned her first top 10 finish of the year after shooting a 70 in the final round. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Junior golfer Ciganda earns top 10 finish

Due to the ASU women’s golf team’s lack of golfers on its fall roster, it is unable to compete as a team, but that doesn’t stop its individuals from making a splash on the leader board.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

Lady harriers finish tenth in Minnesota

ASU women’s cross country finished 10th overall at the Roy Griak Invitational, while the UA women captured the team title.

By Kyle Newman | September 26, 2010

SHUT OUT: Sophomore midfielder Taylor McCarter drives past defenders during a game earlier this season. ASU was held scoreless over the weekend, losing to Long Beach State and drawing with Pepperdine. (Photo by Steve Rodriguez, ASU Media Realtions)

Soccer goes scoreless in two weekend games

ASU women’s soccer failed to score a goal against both Long Beach State and Pepperdine to finish the weekend with a loss and a draw.

By Elijah Grasser | September 26, 2010

HELPING HANDS: Junior setter Cat Highmark sets up a teammate during Sunday's 0-3 loss to No. 8 California. The Sun Devils were also stopped Friday by Stanford. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball swept in first weekend of Pac-10 play

Hosting two undefeated teams over the weekend, the ASU volleyball received assurance that the Pac-10 Conference will be ultra-competitive yet again in 2010.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

Men’s golf in ninth at Ping Preview

After one round of play at the Ping/Golfweek Preview in Stillwater, Okla., the ASU men’s golf team sits in ninth place.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

SAME OLD STORY: Junior quarterback Steven Threet rears back to pass as Oregon defenders pursue. Threet threw three touchdowns for 387 yards, but also four interceptions in the 42-31 loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Oregon capitalizes on turnovers to top ASU

It’s not often a team racks up 400 yards of total offense and is still outgained by almost 200 yards. It’s even more rare when that same team wins.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

Forget the opening weeks of the NFL and the start of conference play in college football. Pennant fever is on.

By Kyle Newman | September 26, 2010

Sun Devils dropped by No. 5 Ducks behind mistakes

Despite seemingly outplaying a top-ranked opponent for a second straight week, the ASU football team once again lost, falling victim to a bevy of eye-popping mistakes in its 42-31 loss to Oregon.

By Nick Ruland | September 25, 2010

Replay: ASU vs. Oregon

0:00, fourth quarter Ducks use "V" formation to run out the clock. Final score: Oregon 42, ASU 31.

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2010

WR Mike Willie making impact early in season

In Mike Willie's first year with the Sun Devils, he has made an immediate impact and might be the most talented receiver on the team.

By Andrew Boven | September 24, 2010

Sun Devils hoping for sellout crowd against Oregon

With the No. 5 Oregon Ducks (3-0) coming to Tempe on Saturday night, The State Press asked five Sun Devils what a packed house would do for the team come game time.

By Tyler Emerick | September 23, 2010

MOVING THE CHAINS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet calls out signals during ASU's loss to Wisconsin. Threet and the Sun Devils are hoping to improve their red zone execution Oregon this weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

Sun Devils trying to improve red zone offense

When taking on an offense with as much firepower as Oregon, the pressure could be on the ASU offense to keep up with the Ducks on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

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