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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

ASU junior Nichelle Christopherson performs on the bars in a gymnastics meet against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017.

New team, no problem for ASU gymnastics' junior transfer

Junior transfer Nichelle Christopherson is already making her presence felt on a young ASU gymnastics squad.

By Jorge Ramos | February 6, 2017

ASU senior Obinna Oleka (5) take a shot in a men's basketball game against Washington State in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the game 83-91.

ASU men's basketball still sits near the bottom of the power rankings

The Sun Devils continue to fluctuate in the middle of our Pac-12 men's basketball power rankings.

By Matthew Tonis | February 6, 2017

ASU's Maggie Ewan winds up in the second flight of the women's hammer throw during the first day of the 2016 Pac-12/Big Ten Invitational track meet at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, March 25, 2016.

ASU track and field pulls out personal bests at weekend invitational

In its first two-day competition of the season, ASU track and field had several athletes set personal bests.

By Josh Zaklis | February 5, 2017

ASU's Nikko Villarreal takes the leg of North Carolina wrestler, Joey Ward, 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 back on win column with triumph over Oregon State

The Sun Devils won seven individual matches to beat the Beavers on the road and improve to 8-4 on the season.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 5, 2017

ASU senior Sophie Brunner (21) and freshman Reili Richardson (1) defend in a basketball game against Oregon at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017.

No. 23 ASU women's basketball guts out much-needed win over Oregon

Thanks to a renewed efficiency on offense, No. 23 ASU women's basketball earned a victory on a short turnaround, topping the Oregon Ducks, 68-63.

By Jeff Griffith | February 5, 2017

ASU's Robbie Baillageon, 9, sets up a shot during the hockey game versus Southern New Hamshire in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. ASU won 4-1.

Late goal by No. 9 Western Michigan leads to tie with ASU hockey

Less than a minute away from pulling off an upset, ASU hockey tied with the No. 9 Broncos on Saturday.

By Matt Layman | February 5, 2017

A member of ASU's men's swim team races on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

ASU swim and dive delivers unique performance as men tie, women fall to UA

The Sun Devils traveled to Tucson on Saturday for a highly anticipated dual meet versus UA, but both teams left unable to capture a win.

By Anthony Totri | February 4, 2017

ASU junior Nichelle Christopherson performs on the beam in a gymnastics meet against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017.

UCLA's Olympic star power overtakes ASU gymnastics

Sun Devils came up short against UCLA team, led by gold medal Olympian Madison Kocian.

By Jorge Ramos | February 4, 2017

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) drives towards 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)

No. 23 ASU women's basketball struggles offensively in loss to No. 11 Oregon State

The Sun Devils wasted a solid defensive effort with yet another disappointing offensive performance in a home loss to No.11 Oregon State.

By Tyler Handlan | February 4, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) drives towards the basket with Beavers guard Kat Tudor defending the lane to 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)

Rough patch ramps up the pressure on ASU women's basketball

A rough patch with five losses in six games is increasing urgency for ASU women's basketball.

By Jeff Griffith | February 4, 2017

ASU freshman goaltender Joey Daccord (35) looks on to the rest of the ice during the second period of a 5-2 victory against Air Force in Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

ASU hockey’s rally not enough in loss to No. 9 Western Michigan

Despite a game-tying goal in the third period, the Sun Devils’ rally was squelched by No. 9 Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Friday.

By Matt Layman | February 3, 2017

ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) dunks the basketball after a steal during a men's basketball game against the Washington State Cougars in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost 91-83. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU men's basketball falters in road loss at No.13 Oregon

The Sun Devils took another tough loss on the road to a ranked team; this time it was No. 13 Oregon.

By Matthew Tonis | February 3, 2017

Pac-12 Roundup: ASU women's tennis readies for a vigorous schedule ahead

With conference action set to begin, ASU women's tennis sits in a good position, but a daunting schedule awaits.

By Joe Jacquez | February 2, 2017

ASU's wrestling head coach Zeke Jones during the wrestling meet versus number 13 University of Illinois Fighting Illini in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. ASU lost the meet overall 26-9. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU wrestling's head coach uses 25-year history with sport to inspire team

ASU head coach Zeke Jones continuously finds ways to channel his competitive approach to wrestling.

By Felipe Corral Jr. | February 2, 2017

Pitcher Ryan Hingst opens the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the exhibition match-up at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort on March 3, 2015, in Scottsdale.

ASU baseball prepares for new season

The Arizona State baseball team kicked off spring workouts in preparation for opening day on Feb. 17

By Mitchell Vareldzis | February 2, 2017

Senior swimmers anticipate challenge as rivalry meet with Wildcats looms

Several of the swim and dive seniors are focused on being able to return home from Tucson with a win against their Arizona rivals.

By Anthony Totri | February 2, 2017

Junior Kelley Anderson competes in the singles main draw at the 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 5, 2016.

Kelley Anderson playing the best tennis of her career after improving technique

ASU women's tennis junior Kelley Anderson's hard work on her forehand and court movement is paying off when it matters most.

By Joe Jacquez | February 1, 2017

More regulation is necessary in the sports betting industry

Illegal sports betting has spread to an unprecedented extent and it must be monitored.

By Alexandra Wolfe | February 1, 2017

ASU senior center Quinn Dornstauder (22) goes up for an open layup 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.

Stanford takes over top spot in women's basketball Pac-12 power rankings

Despite two losses this weekend in Los Angeles, the Sun Devils remain in the top five of our latest Pac-12 Women's Basketball Round-Up.

By Jeff Griffith | February 1, 2017

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