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Sophomore infielder Taylor Becerra (26) up to bat in a game against Purdue at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game, 3-0.

ASU softball splits doubleheader at Mary Nutter Classic

Junior pitcher Breanna Macha improved to 3-1 on the season and recorded her fourth complete game.

By Annaliese Leon | February 24, 2017

The ASU swim and dive team competes against Stanford on Jan. 20, 2017.

Women stay strong, but fall behind on first two days of Pac-12 Swim and Dive Championships

The Sun Devils put their regular season success behind them in pursuit of a top five finish at the swim and dive Pac-12 Championships.

By Anthony Totri | February 24, 2017

UCLA sophomore guard Aaron Holiday (3) drives towards the basket with ASU junior guard Tra Holder (0) guarding during a men's basketball game versus the Arizona State Sun Devils in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. ASU lost the game 87-75. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Depth reaches breaking point for ASU men's basketball in loss to UCLA

Depth remains a glaring weakness for ASU men's basketball in the stretch run of its season.

By Ryan Clarke | February 24, 2017

ASU senior guard Torian Graham (4) goes up for a layup with UCLA freshman guard Lonzo Ball (2) guarding during a men's basketball game versus the UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. ASU lost the game 87-75. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball outmuscled by No. 5 UCLA

The Sun Devils were overmatched in the post, allowing the Bruins to take control

By Matthew Tonis | February 24, 2017

Kelsey Moos brought winning mentality and unparalleled leadership to ASU women's basketball

Soon-to-be ASU women's basketball alumna, Moos brought a winning mentality and a home-grown work ethic as a leader for the Sun Devils.

By Jeff Griffith | February 23, 2017

ASU’s Josh Kramer wrestles against CSU Bakersfield at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU and Stanford wrestling headline the Pac-12 Championships this Sunday

The postseason has arrived as ASU travels to Stanford, CA in hope of winning its first Pac-12 Championship since 2006.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 23, 2017

ASU sophomore and track & field athlete Jessica Barreira poses for a photo on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

ASU track and field jumper left Portugal to achieve her dream

Jessica Barreira leaps across the Atlantic to chase her dream in the U.S.

By Josh Zaklis | February 23, 2017

ASU readshirt junior (1) Mia Rycraw leaps to save an attempt from UCSB during the water polo game at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center, Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2017.

Women's water polo goalkeeper finds success balancing academics and athletics

Through diligence and a willingness to put in effort, Sun Devil water polo goalkeeper Mia Rycraw achieves high academic honors.

By Kelly Broderick | February 23, 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.

Recent success fuels excitement for ASU women's golf as spring nears

On the heels of a second-place finish at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge, ASU women's golf hopes to ride that momentum into the thick of its spring schedule.

By Michael Baron | February 22, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) goes up for a layup with Wildcats guard Lucia Alonso guarding during a women's basketball game versus the University of Arizona Wildcats in McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. ASU lost the game, 62-58. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Stanford back on top, movement throughout the Pac-12 in latest women's hoops rankings

There was a lot of movement this in our Pac-12 women's basketball power rankings, but ASU stayed put at No. 5.

By Jeff Griffith | February 22, 2017

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.

Quiet and confident, Robbie Baillargeon brought ‘professionalism’ to ASU hockey

Although he was with ASU hockey for just one season, the graduate forward said he thinks of himself as a Sun Devil first and foremost.

By Matt Layman | February 22, 2017

Junior Wade Murphy (15) takes a shot in the game against Simon Fraser at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Numbers show ASU hockey’s losing record was due in part to schedule, special teams

In breaking down the stats for Sun Devil hockey, it’s revealed that ASU might be better than its record indicates.

By Matt Layman | February 21, 2017

ASU freshman first baseman Lyle Lin (27) dives after a ball during a baseball game versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. ASU lost the game 18-4. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU pitching bulldozed by Oklahoma State baseball in blowout loss

The ASU baseball pitching staff took a beating when it was downed at home by the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

By Matt Layman | February 21, 2017

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

ASU water polo's unique set of cultures creates unity across the roster

With nearly half of its team being international, ASU water polo uses this as a push to do great things.

By Kelly Broderick | February 21, 2017

Sophomore outfielder Skylar McCarty (1) runs to third base during a game against Purdue at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game, 3-0.

ASU softball takes its first loss in pitcher's duel with Boston College

The Sun Devils dropped a 3-2 home decision to Boston College Monday night for their season's first loss.

By Jeff Griffith | February 21, 2017

ASU senior Kassidy Jump competes in a singles match against Nevada at the Whitemans Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizone on Friday Feb. 17, 2017.

Patience paying off on court No. 1 for ASU women's tennis senior

Kassidy Jump is starting to stay patient on court number one, and it's paying dividends for ASU women's tennis.

By Joe Jacquez | February 20, 2017

ASU junior guard, Tra Holder, looks for a pass during a men's basketball game versus the University of Stanford Cardinal in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69.

ASU men's basketball splits in Washington but holds its spot in our power rankings

A split in Washington was enough to keep ASU men's basketball near the middle of the Pac in our weekly power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 20, 2017

State Press Sports Shots of the Week

By State Press photo desk | February 20, 2017

ASU freshman first baseman Lyle Lin (27) slugs a double into the outfield gap during a baseball game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2017. ASU won 6-2. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Freshman first baseman finding second home with ASU baseball

Not just another freshman, Lyle Lin is adjusting well to life on the ASU baseball team.

By Mark Harris | February 20, 2017

ASU freshman starting pitcher Spencer Van Scoyoc (44) pitches the ball to home plate in the pouring rain during a baseball game versus the Northwestern Wildcats in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Ups-and-downs aplenty for ASU baseball in opening weekend sweep

With injuries, big-time performances, comebacks and rain delays, ASU baseball’s sweep to start the season didn’t come without speed bumps.

By Matt Layman | February 19, 2017

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