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ASU senior short stop Chelsea Gonzales (11) catches the ball and throws it to first base in a softball game versus Oregon State University at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 11-0.

ASU softball dominates Stanford to clinch series

ASU softball seems to have corrected its road struggles with another run-rule victory over Stanford.

By Annaliese Leon | April 14, 2017

ASU sophomore Sammi Hampton competes in a singles match versus UNLA at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis loses heartbreaking match to USC, 4-3

The Trojans snapped ASU's five-match win streak on Friday.

By Joe Jacquez | April 14, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams (25) celebrates with ASU freshman infielder Carter Aldrete (21) after hitting a home run during a baseball game against the UNLV Rebels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. ASU won 5-3.

ASU baseball edges past Washington State to get much-needed Pac-12 win

After breaking a five-game losing streak on Tuesday, the Sun Devils picked up a win Thursday over conference opponent WSU.

By Matt Layman | April 14, 2017

ASU pole vaulters bring a unique energy to the runway

The Sun Devils' men's pole vaulters are anything but average collegiate pole vaulters.

By Josh Zaklis | April 13, 2017

ASU freshman left handed pitcher Giselle “G” Juarez (45) pitches the ball in a softball game versus Oregon State University at Alberta B. Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 11-0.

ASU softball explodes early, routs Stanford for first road win

ASU softball put up six runs in the first inning en route to a dominant 10-0 victory in five innings.

By Jeff Griffith | April 13, 2017

ASU senior Kassidy Jump competes in a singles match versus UNLA at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis emphasizes net play in doubles

Coming to the net early and often is a key to ASU women's tennis' doubles strategy.

By Joe Jacquez | April 13, 2017

"Where will Sophie go?" Illustration published Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Photo courtesy Josh Orcutt.

ASU basketball senior Sophie Brunner stays optimistic entering 2017 WNBA Draft

ASU basketball senior Sophie Brunner hopes to hear her name called on Thursday night at the 2017 WNBA Draft in New York City.

By Tyler Handlan | April 12, 2017

ASU Sun Devils defensive back Kareem Orr (25), left, and ASU Sun Devils defensive back Armand Perry (13) celebrate an interception during a football game against the Utah Utes in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

ASU football shores up defensive backfield before spring game

A disappointing 2016 season left ASU football's secondary eager to show their improvement this spring.

By Mark Harris | April 12, 2017

on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

Sustainable, smart stadium coming to ASU in 2018

Intel and ASU's Zero Waste Initiative change the game day experience making the stadium both smart and sustainable.

By Taylor Rivera | April 12, 2017

ASU sophomore shortstop Jeremy McCuin (10) picks up the ball in an attempt to throw to first base during game two of a baseball series versus Loyola Marymount University in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 4, 2017. ASU lost 3-2.

ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith on Pac-12 woes: ‘It’s been tough’

Despite a win over UNLV on Tuesday night, ASU baseball's Pac-12 performance as of late has left much to be desired.

By Matt Layman | April 12, 2017

Sophomore infielder Taylor Becerra (26) throws the ball to the pitcher in a game against Indiana at Farrington Stadium, Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday Feb. 11, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 4-2.

ASU softball looks to fix road struggles at Stanford

Winless on the road this season, ASU softball heads to Stanford this weekend to face the Pac-12's last-place team.

By Jeff Griffith | April 12, 2017

ASU junior Lena Mihailovic (9) rises up to shoot during a water polo match versus the no. 3 UCLA Bruins at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 8, 2018. ASU lost 13-5.

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

A collection of the week's greatest ASU sports photos through the eyes of State Press staff photographer Josh Orcutt.

By State Press photo desk | April 12, 2017

ASU junior pitcher Eli Lingos (15) delivers a strike to the plate during a baseball game against the UNLV Rebels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. ASU won 5-3.

ASU baseball tops UNLV in midweek matchup

The Sun Devils ended a five-game losing streak with a home win over UNLV on Tuesday night.

By Mark Harris | April 12, 2017

ASU freshman Bente Rogge (12) fights off a Bruins defender during a water polo match versus the no. 3 UCLA Bruins at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 8, 2018. ASU lost 13-5.

Heading into the postseason, No. 4 ASU women's water polo looks to improve

Over the 2017 season, the Sun Devils have outscored their opponents a total of 237 to 153 points.

By Kelly Broderick | April 11, 2017

Video: Jacom Brimhall: The Man, the Myth, the Muscle Hamster

Jacom Brimhall has faced adversity his whole life because of his size, but with his determination and faith he achieved his dream of becoming an ASU football player.

By Marcella Baietto | April 10, 2017

Senior running back reflects on unusual path to Sun Devil football

At 5-foot-8, senior running back Jacom Brimhall took a path less traveled to ASU football.

By Anthony Totri | April 10, 2017

Roberta Liti tees off from the 5th tee box on Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women's golf takes top prize at 2017 PING/ASU Invitational

ASU women's golf took the title at on Sunday in the 2017 PING/ASU Invitational.

By Michael Baron | April 9, 2017

ASU junior infielder Andrew Snow (4) catches the relay and throws the ball to the plate during game three of a baseball series against the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on April 2, 2017.

Sun Devil baseball swept by Cal, ASU has lost five straight

After losing a home series to UCLA, the Sun Devils went on the road and have now lost five straight games.

By Matt Layman | April 9, 2017

ASU senior Kassidy Jump and sophomore Sammi Hampton compete in a doubles match versus UNLA at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis upsets No. 31 Washington in Seattle

ASU women's tennis earned its fifth-straight victory, 4-3, over No. 31 Washington.

By Joe Jacquez | April 9, 2017

Senior Jacob Flores prepares to jump during the men's pole vault competition during the 2016 Sun Angel Classic on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU track and field shines in Sun Angel Classic

ASU track and field continues to set new personal bests in Tempe, this time at the 38th Sun Angel Classic

By Josh Zaklis | April 9, 2017

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