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ASU sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams (25) dives back to first base after an attempted pick-off attempt during game one of a three game baseball series versus the UCLA Bruins at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Friday, March 31, 2017. ASU lost 9-3.

ASU baseball’s Pac-12 struggles continue in series-opening loss to UCLA

Though the Sun Devils had moments where they could do damage, bullpen struggles and a lack of timely hitting ultimately led to a loss.

By Matt Layman | March 31, 2017

ASU junior Nicole Fossa Huergo and senior Alexandra Osborne 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. 38 Oregon

ASU women's tennis restarts Pac-12 play with an upset of No. 38 Oregon in Tempe.

By Joe Jacquez | March 31, 2017

The Grand Canyon University student section, known as the Havoks, celebrate the start of the StateFarm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

Phoenix, Grand Canyon University host 29th annual Intersport College Slam Dunk contest

ASU guard Torian Graham participated in Phoenix's first hosting of the Intersport Slam Dunk contest.

By Tyler Rittenhouse | March 31, 2017

Sun Devil freshman infielder Carter Aldrete yells into his helmet after lining out against Loyola Marymount at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 3, 2017.

ASU baseball’s recent struggles follow mistakes, inexperience

Part of ASU's sub-.500 record is thanks to the team's youth, but not all of it. Veteran players have led the team in errors, and the Sun Devils need to right the ship.

By Matt Layman | March 30, 2017

Junior Monica Vaughn hits the ball out of the grove of trees near the fifth fairway on Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women’s golf finishes second at Anuenue Spring Break Classic in Hawaii

ASU women's golf left Hawaii with a second place team finish thanks to some strong individual performances.

By Michael Baron | March 29, 2017

The four Sun Devil women's basketball seniors guard Kelsey Moos (24), forward Sophie Brunner (21), center Quinn Dornstauder (22), and center Sara Hattis (44) pose for a photo after a women's basketball game against the no. 15 ranked UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU lost 55-52. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Looking back and looking ahead at ASU women's basketball

Take a look back at the 2016-17 campaign for ASU women's basketball and a sneak peak at what's to come.

By Jeff Griffith and Tyler Handlan | March 29, 2017

ASU's Zahid Valencia looks towards his opponent during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9, and Zahid Valencia won 2-1.

Freshman standout, head coach receive Pac-12 honors for ASU wrestling

Redshirt freshman Zahid Valencia and head coach Zeke Jones each received high praise from the Pac-12 on Friday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | March 29, 2017

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

A collection of the week's greatest ASU sports pictures, as seen by our talented staff photographers. March 29, 2017 edition.

By State Press photo desk | March 29, 2017

ASU freshman outfielder Hunter Bishop (24) hits a ball foul during a baseball game against the UNLV Rebels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. ASU won 5-4.

ASU baseball's sophomore pitcher leads team to a midweek win over UNLV

Sophomore outfielder Tyler Williams' home run lead ASU to the 5-4 victory.

By Mark Harris | March 28, 2017

Former ASU baseball slugger Barry Bonds smiles in the dugout before an on-field ceremony at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on March 28, 2017.

Barry Bonds talks college baseball at ASU

Former big-league slugger and all-time homers leader Barry Bonds came back to where it all started: ASU.

By Matt Layman | March 28, 2017

ASU women's water polo junior awarded MPSF Player of the Week

Junior attacker Lena Mihailovic was recently awarded the MPSF Player of the Week and believes this season is the biggest improvement she's made in her career.

By Kelly Broderick | March 28, 2017

ASU Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) runs the ball on a quarterback-keep play during a football game against the UW Huskies on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

Quarterback competition continues to capture spotlight at ASU football spring practice

The Sun Devils returned to practice Monday with several defensive players earning attention.

By Anthony Totri | March 27, 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.

Long winning streaks becoming the norm for ASU women's tennis doubles pair

Kassidy Jump and Sammi Hampton love playing with each other in doubles, and it shows on the court for ASU women's tennis.

By Joe Jacquez | March 27, 2017

ASU men's swim has remarkable year, women's team shows promising future

The 2016-17 season for the men and women’s swimming and diving teams was revolutionary for ASU’s program.

By Anthony Totri | March 27, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Ulufa “Fa” Leilua (9) is up to bat ASU redshirt junior 3rd base Marisa Stankiewicz (20) runs to home after hitting a home run 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 senior hits walk-off grand slam to record first series win of Pac-12 play

The Sun Devils claimed their first series win in Pac-12 play against the Beavers.

By Annaliese Leon | March 27, 2017

ASU sophomore outfielder Gage Canning (12) picks up a ball after it landed in front of him during game three of a baseball series against the Oregon State Beavers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Saturday, March 18, 2017. ASU lost 4-0.

ASU baseball drops series at USC, has now lost five of last six

After suffering a sweep at home to Oregon State, the Sun Devils went on the road and lost a series with USC.

By Matt Layman | March 26, 2017

The ASU men's swim team prepares to begin a relay race against Stanford on Jan. 20, 2017.

ASU men's swim and dive finishes NCAA Championships in top-15

ASU swim and dive ended the NCAA Championships in the top-15 thanks to a strong performance during the final two days in Indianapolis, Indiana.

By Anthony Totri | March 26, 2017

ASU sophomore (12) Bente Rogge attempts to save the ball from a UCSB player during a water polo game at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29 2017.

No. 6 ASU women's water polo picks up huge win on the road against No. 4 Cal

The No. 6 ASU women's water polo team picks up a huge 7-6 victory on the road against No. 4 Cal

By Kelly Broderick | March 25, 2017

ASU junior pitcher Breanna Macha (99) pitches the ball during game one of a three game softball series versus the Oregon State Beavers at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, March 25, 2017. ASU won 8-0.

ASU softball hits four home runs, shuts out Oregon State for first Pac-12 win

ASU softball used a strong defensive effort to shut down Oregon State and pick up its first Pac-12 win.

By Jeff Griffith | March 25, 2017

ASU junior Kelley Anderson and freshman Savannah Slaysman compete in a doubles match versus UNLA at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

ASU women's tennis dominates NAU

The Sun Devils bounced back from a rare doubles loss to dominate Northern Arizona.

By Joe Jacquez | March 24, 2017

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