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Freshman forward Jordan Masters (17) brings the puck past the neutral zone in the first period against Yale on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Bulldogs defeated the Sun Devils 4-0.

Sun Devil hockey dismisses Jordan Masters

Jordan Masters, a sophomore forward who led his team in scoring last season, was cut loose by ASU hockey.

By Matt Layman | December 30, 2016

ASU forward Obinna Oleka waits for play to resume during a timeout in a basketball game against the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

ASU men's basketball falls at home to No. 9 Creighton

The No.9 Creighton Bluejays were too much for ASU men's basketball during an 11-point loss for the Sun Devils Tuesday night in Tempe.

By Matt Layman | December 21, 2016

The ASU men's hockey team huddles up before a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey goes undefeated on three-game road trip

For the first time since moving to Division I, ASU hockey won its third straight game on Saturday by defeating the University of Massachusetts.

By Matt Layman | December 18, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) goes up for a layup in the second half of a men's basketball game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 97-73, putting them at 5-3 on the season.

ASU men's basketball suffers blowout loss to No. 18 Purdue

The Sun Devils were on the wrong end of a 33-point drubbing in New York City Tuesday night at the hands of No. 18 Purdue.

By Matthew Tonis | December 6, 2016

ASU freshman guard Robbi Ryan (22) looks to drive to the baseline in the third quarter of a women's basketball game in the ASU Classic Tournament against the No. 19 ranked Florida Gators in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. ASU won 69-63, putting them at 5-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball storms back, downs No. 19 Florida

ASU women's basketball stormed back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take down No. 19 Florida, win the ASU Classic and earn its first marquee victory of the season.

By Jeff Griffith | December 4, 2016

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) high-fives senior guard Torian Graham (4) after a play in the first half of a men's basketball game against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 97-73, putting them at 5-3 on the season.

ASU men's basketball blitzkriegs UNLV

The Sun Devils tied a program record with 18 3-pointers in the win.

By Matthew Tonis | December 4, 2016

Then-Freshman goalie Ryland Pashovitz stops the UConn shot during the Desert Classic Tournament at Gila River Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Glendale.

Bad breaks, penalties kill ASU hockey’s chances of sweeping Colgate

ASU hockey missed a chance to sweep the weekend over Colgate thanks to some bad breaks and untimely penalties.

By Matt Layman | December 3, 2016

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) goes up for a tough layup in traffic during the second half of a women's basketball game against the Boston University Terriers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. ASU won 71-42, putting them at 4-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball returns home, runs away from Boston University

After returning home from a difficult road trip, ASU women's basketball started off slowly but pulled away to kick off the ASU Classic with a convincing victory over the Boston Terriers.

By Jeff Griffith | December 3, 2016

Rowe, Pasichnuk help lift ASU hockey over Colgate

ASU hockey edged Colgate on Friday, thanks in part to the heroics of two key players.

By Matt Layman | December 2, 2016

ASU senior Alysha Bush practices her freestyle tempo with paddles on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center.

Misty Hyman's analytical approach revolutionizing ASU swimming

ASU swimming assistant coach Misty Hyman uses analytics to help her swimmers think about freestyle differently.

By Joe Jacquez | December 1, 2016

ASU head coach Todd Graham looks onto the field during pregame warmups before the annual Territorial Cup football game against UA in Tucson's Arizona Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Todd Graham's future depends on the 2017 season

After a poor showing in the 2016 season, the 2017 campaign will determine ASU head coach Todd Graham's fate.

By Mark Harris | December 1, 2016

The ASU women's basketball team rings the victory bell after a 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.

ASU women's basketball freshmen quintet making immediate impact

A quintet of freshman have already made begun to make their impact on ASU basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | December 1, 2016

Josh Shields, left, and Josh Maruca are both redshirt freshmen on the ASU wrestling team. Portraits taken in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 19, 2016.

New location, same intensity for ASU wrestlers Shields and Maruca

After competing on the same high school team in western Pennsylvania, ASU wrestling redshirt freshman Josh Maruca and Josh Shields have both made the 2,000-mile trip to the desert.

By Tyler Handlan | November 30, 2016

Athletic Director Ray Anderson announces the University's addition of women's lacrosse on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at the Dutson Theater in the Carson Student-Athlete Center on the Tempe campus.

Sun Devil Athletics and Adidas' contract not yet finalized

Nearly two years after the partnership was announced, Sun Devil Athletics and Adidas still do not have a fully executed contract.

By Cameron Miller | November 30, 2016

The ASU women's soccer team stands for the national anthem before a 2-0 loss to the USC Trojans in Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.

ASU soccer hires Graham Winkworth as head coach

Winkworth held a 66-18-7 record in four seasons at South Alabama.

By Kendall Valenzuela | November 30, 2016

Junior Nicole Fossa Huergo (left) and Junior Kelley Anderson (right) compete in the Singles Main Draw at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Arizona on Nov. 5, 2016.

Junior transfers add variance to ASU women's tennis

Adding two junior transfers in one year is not typical for ASU women's tennis, but the additions of Kelly Anderson and Nicole Fossa Huergo have paid off in a big way.

By Joe Jacquez | November 29, 2016

Forward Anthony Croston (68) Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Oceanside Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

Anthony Croston promoted to alternate captain for ASU hockey

Anthony Croston was promoted to alternate captain for ASU hockey, plus more updates on the team from head coach Greg Powers.

By Matt Layman | November 29, 2016

ASU Sun Devils quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) walks off the field after a football game against the Utah Utes in Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.

What's next for ASU football?

An injury-riddled six-game losing streak ends the worst season of the Todd Graham era.

By Matthew Tonis | November 28, 2016

ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley reacts to a call in the second half of a 127-110 victory over the Citadel Bulldogs in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

No. 1 Kentucky drubs ASU men's basketball at Atlantis

The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats ran all over ASU men's basketball, putting up 115 en route to a dominant win.

By Jeff Griffith | November 28, 2016

Graduate Student Robbie Baillargeon (9) works his way to the goal at the ASU versus RPI Men's Hockey game in Tempe, Arizona, on November 26. 2016.

RPI bests ASU hockey in low-scoring feud

Despite the efforts of senior Robert Levin, ASU hockey fell in its rematch with Rensselaer Poly.

By Matt Layman | November 26, 2016

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