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ASU’s Josh Maruca takes down CSU wrestler in a wrestling match against CSU Bakersfield at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. ASU won overall 26-15.

ASU wrestling prevails over Boise State in final match of the season

Zahid Valencia was able to remain undefeated as the Sun Devils dominated from bonus point wins at Boise State.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 12, 2017

Freshmen infielder Miranda Farricker (5) swings at the ball during a game against Indiana at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2017. The Sun Devils won the game 4-2.

ASU softball concludes Kajikawa Classic with win over UC Riverside

ASU softball concluded the Kajikawa Classic on Sunday with a win over UC Riverside thanks to another solid pitching performance.

By Annaliese Leon | February 12, 2017

The ASU men's basketball team celebrates after defeating the University of Stanford in a men's basketball game in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. ASU won 75-69. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Inspirational story fuels a comeback for ASU men's basketball

An inspiring story of courage gave ASU men's basketball extra motivation in its win over Stanford on Saturday.

By Ryan Clarke | February 12, 2017

Chelsey Totten runs the third leg of the women’s 4x800 meter relay for ASU track and field during Saturday’s event at the 2016 Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, AZ on March 19, 2016.

ASU track and field splits up team for pair of weekend meets

ASU track and field sent athletes to competitions in New Mexico and Iowa for the weekend.

By Josh Zaklis | February 11, 2017

Freshman Jacob Stridsberg (29) fights for the puck in the game against Simon Fraser at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Sun Devils sweep Simon Fraser hockey with win on Senior Night

The Sun Devils bested Simon Fraser hockey on Saturday in their final home game of the season.

By Matt Layman | February 11, 2017

Junior outfielder Nichole Chilson (49) swings at the ball 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 tops Indiana and UT-Arlington to remain undefeated

Dale Ryndak and Breanna Macha shined in the circle and Chelsea Gonzales knocked in a total of six runs as ASU softball downed Indiana and UT-Arlington to improve to 6-0.

By Jeff Griffith | February 11, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) puts up a layup 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. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball topples Stanford in come-from-behind fashion

The Sun Devils came back late to top Stanford Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Matthew Tonis | February 11, 2017

ASU sophomore guard Sabrina Haines (3) goes up for a shot in the paint during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

ASU women's basketball tops Washington State on the road, 61-58

ASU women's basketball gutted out a tough win on the road Friday night, downing Washington State, 61-58, led by 17 points from Sabrina Haines.

By Jeff Griffith | February 11, 2017

Freshman pitcher Alyssa Loza (23) pitches the ball 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 remains unbeaten in Kajikawa Classic

ASU softball remained unbeaten as the Sun Devils swept their second double-header in the Kajikawa Classic.

By Annaliese Leon | February 11, 2017

ASU's Brett Gruber, 27, fights for the puck during the hockey game versus Southern New Hampshire in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. ASU won 4-1.

Sun Devils breeze past Simon Fraser hockey in blowout win

With a hat trick from freshman defenseman Brinson Pasichnuk and a 19-save performance from Robert Levin, ASU downed Simon Fraser University on Friday.

By Matt Layman | February 10, 2017

ASU softball opens season with pair of wins in Kajikawa Classic

The Sun Devils opened the season with wins over UTEP and Virginia in the Kajikawa Classic, thanks to unique batting contributions and a perfect game from junior pitcher Dale Ryndak.

By Jeff Griffith | February 10, 2017

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

ASU wrestling defeats CSU Bakersfield in final home match

The Sun Devils closed their home season on a high note, as they travel to Boise State to close out the regular season on Sunday.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 9, 2017

Redshirt Junior Maggie Ewen poses for a photo at the Sun Angels Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.

Women's track and field star keeps momentum from Olympic Trials

Redshirt junior Maggie Ewen started her season with two personal records and is taking aim at a national title.

By Josh Zaklis | February 9, 2017

ASU's Josh Maruca takes the leg of North Carolina wrestler, Troy Heilmann, in an attempt at a take down during the wrestling meet versus North Carolina in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. ASU won the meet 31-9.

ASU wrestling wraps up season, facing CSU Bakersfield and Boise State

The Sun Devils have five wrestlers dominating their conference divisions with the Pac-12 Championships just weeks away.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 9, 2017

ASU junior guard Shannon Evans II (11) drives towards the basket during a men's basketball game against the University of California Golden Bears in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. ASU lost the game 68-43. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball has cold shooting night in big loss to Cal

The Sun Devils put together their worst offensive performance of the season in a home loss to Cal.

By Matthew Tonis | February 9, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) drives towards the baseline during a women's basketball game versus no. 8 Washington in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. ASU lost 65-54, putting them at 13-4 on the season.

Reili Richardson's poised play at point guard paying dividends for ASU women's basketball

In her first season with ASU women's basketball, Reili Richardson has already made her presence known with poised play at the point guard position.

By Tyler Handlan | February 8, 2017

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) drives towards the basket with Beavers forward Kolbie Orum defending the basket during the women's basketball game versus the Oregon State Beavers in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. ASU lost 54-45. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU stays put, California rises in latest Pac-12 women's hoops rankings

ASU women's basketball remains near the middle of the pack in our latest Pac-12 women's basketball roundup.

By Jeff Griffith | February 8, 2017

ASU men's swim displays diversity with extraordinary international journeys

ASU's men's swim team has eight international athletes who all came to the U.S. for one reason: to swim.

By Anthony Totri | February 8, 2017

Junior catcher Sashel Palacios is hit by a ball during a game against Portland State at Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. The Sun Devils won the game, 7-1.

ASU softball is ready to start the season with new leadership

Entering the 2017 season with a new coaching staff, ASU softball is looking to prove its worth an a competitive Pac-12.

By Annaliese Leon | February 8, 2017

ASU freshman center Steenn Pasichnuk (28, gold) goes for a faceoff versus ASU senior center and assistant captain Ryan Belonger (16, maroon) in the annual Maroon and Gold Scrimmage at Oceanside Ice Arena, in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The maroon team won 4-3 in overtime.

After trials and transfers, Ryan Belonger is finishing career with ASU hockey

The fifth-year senior is no stranger to the ups-and-downs of sports and life, but he’s finally nearing a “bittersweet” end to his college career.

By Matt Layman | February 7, 2017

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