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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.

No. 4 ASU gets ready for championship quarterfinals

The first round of postseason play is underway for women’s water polo, as the Sun Devils get set to take on the Cal Bears in the MPSF Championship Tournament.

By Kelly Broderick | April 27, 2017

Cronkite professor Paola Boivin retires from The Arizona Republic

First full time Cronkite Sports Bureau employee retires from her distinguished career at The Arizona Republic.

By Kynan Marlin | April 27, 2017

Joey Bryant poses for a photo at Sun Angel Stadium on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU track and field jumper highlights his journey to Division I athletics

Joey Bryant talks about his journey to ASU and how he became a Sun Devil.

By Josh Zaklis | April 27, 2017

Then-freshman Linnea Strom chips her ball out of the rough on the fifth hole Friday, April 8, 2016 during the 2016 Ping ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

ASU women’s golf places sixth at Pac-12 Championships

ASU placed sixth at the Pac-12 Championships in Tuscon despite a few solid individual performances.

By Michael Baron | April 26, 2017

ASU junior Nicole Fossa-Huergo competes in a singles match against Ohio State at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, March 3, 2017.

ASU women's tennis readies for rematch with USC in Pac-12 Tournament

ASU women's tennis' quest for a Pac-12 Tournament championship begins Thursday against USC in Ojai, Calif.

By Joe Jacquez | April 26, 2017

ASU junior Mia Rivera (14) dives after a ball during a beach volleyball match against the University of California Golden Bears at PERA Club in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, April 21, 2017.

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

A collection of the weeks best sports moments through the eyes of talented State Press staff photographers Josh Orcutt and Delia Johnson.

By State Press photo desk | April 26, 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.

Junior starters thrust into leadership role for ASU softball rotation

ASU softball freshman starters Giselle Juarez and Alyssa Loza have blossomed under the leadership of two more experienced Sun Devils in the rotation.

By Annaliese Leon | April 26, 2017

Game, set, match: Women's beach volleyball senior duo finishes ASU career strong

Bianca Arellano and Whitney Follette end a historic beach volleyball career as the all-time wins leaders in team history.

By Mitchell Vareldzis | April 25, 2017

ASU freshman pitcher Giselle 'G' Juarez (45) pitches during game two of a softball series versus the no. 10 ranked Utah Utes at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 22, 2017. ASU lost 7-6.

Freshmen making major contributions for ASU softball

ASU softball has enjoyed major contributions from several of its freshmen this season.

By Jeff Griffith | April 25, 2017

ASU freshman outfielder Hunter Bishop celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in a baseball game versus CSU Bakersfield at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Sun Devils lost 8-6.

ASU baseball’s first-year players ‘aren’t freshmen anymore’

On a team with 12 freshmen, the ASU baseball coaching staff must figure out how to eliminate mental mistakes on the diamond.

By Matt Layman | April 25, 2017

ASU student Kelly McCormack and her sister Meghan McCormack pose for a picture during the Special Olympics in Shelton, Connecticut on June 7, 2014.

ASU student volunteers for Special Olympics while her sister competes

The Special Olympics have become a family event for one ASU student.

By Hailey Hole | April 24, 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.

Five ASU sports closest to bringing home a championship

Although considered by many a down year for ASU athletics, hope remains for five under-the-radar programs close to winning a championship.

By Anthony Totri | April 24, 2017

Part of the ASU softball team huddles up before game two of a softball series versus the No. 10-ranked Utah Utes at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 22, 2017. ASU lost 7-6.

ASU softball's 'gritty' mindset contributing to success

A change in mindset for ASU softball should play a key role as the team heads down the stretch of its tough schedule.

By Annaliese Leon | April 24, 2017

ASU freshman catcher Lyle Lin (27) is up to bat in a baseball game versus CSU Bakersfield at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Sun Devils lost 8-6.

ASU baseball rallies, but falls late to Cal State Bakersfield

Although ASU baseball nearly pulled off a comeback win, the Sun Devils ultimately failed to sweep Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday.

By Matt Layman | April 23, 2017

ASU senior shortstop Chelsea Gonzales (11) is tagged out at home by Utah catcher Kelly Martinez during game two of a softball series versus the no. 10 ranked Utah Utes at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, April 22, 2017. ASU lost 7-6.

No. 23 ASU softball drops series finale with No. 10 Utah

ASU softball suffered another Pac-12 series loss, this time to Utah on a seventh-inning home run in Tempe.

By Annaliese Leon | April 23, 2017

ASU redshirt senior Kyle Long competes in the men's shot put during the Sun Angel Classic on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

For ASU track and field thrower, consistency is key

Kyle Long traces his success this season back to his efforts at practice.

By Josh Zaklis | April 23, 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 uses fifth-inning surge to shutdown Cal State Bakersfield

The Sun Devils made the most of a fifth-inning surge on Saturday night at home.

By Mark Harris | April 23, 2017

ASU senior Cassidy Pickrell (4) bumps a ball during a beach volleyball match against the University of California Golden Bears at PERA Club in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, April 21, 2017.

ASU sand volleyball enjoys undefeated weekend capped by Stanford sweep

ASU sand volleyball capped an undefeated weekend with a historic win on Saturday in Tempe.

By Tyler Handlan | April 22, 2017

ASU redshirt senior Kyle Long competes men's shot put during the Sun Angel Classic on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

ASU throwers dominate at Triton Inviational

The Sun Devils will now look to prepare for the "Duel in the Desert" meet against rival Arizona.

By Josh Zaklis | April 22, 2017

Late-inning heroics lead No. 10 Utah to victory over No. 23 ASU softball

Four runs in the seventh inning pushed No. 10 Utah over ASU softball Saturday afternoon.

By Jeff Griffith | April 22, 2017

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