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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

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) dribbles the ball while being pushed by Wildcats guard JaLea Bennett during a women's basketball game against the University of Arizona Wildcats in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. ASU won the game 67-54. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball dominates Arizona to split Territorial Cup

ASU women's basketball avenged a Friday-night loss to Arizona in Tucson with a dominate win over the Wildcats on Sunday in Tempe.

By Tyler Handlan | February 19, 2017

ASU freshman first baseman Lyle Lin (27) hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game versus the Northwestern Wildcats in Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU baseball sweeps Northwestern in two-day game

The series finale spanned two days due to weather, but the Sun Devils were able to beat Northwestern 6-2.

By Mark Harris | February 19, 2017

Ebony Panoho, a graduate assistant and ASU women's tennis alum, has a chat with one of the players during the practice at Whiteman tennis center in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2017.

Former standout player cherishes opportunity to coach ASU women's tennis

After four years as a player with ASU women's tennis, Ebony Panoho is segueing nicely into her new role with the team.

By Joe Jacquez | February 19, 2017

ASU sophomore guard Sabrina Haines (3) drives towards the basket 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)

Sabrina Haines' newfound confidence pays dividends for ASU women's basketball

With some newfound confidence, ASU women's basketball sharpshooting sophomore guard Sabrina Haines has found the bottom of the basket — and a bright future — in her crosshairs.

By Jeff Griffith | February 19, 2017

ASU sophomore Katelyn Lentz performs on the beam in a gymnastics meet against Stanford at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. on Saturday Feb. 18, 2017. Stanford posted a 195.200 - 195.775 victory over ASU.

Sun Devil gymnastics continues to grow, despite loss to Stanford

The Sun Devils fell to Stanford 195.775-195.200 on Saturday but hit another season high.

By Jorge Ramos | February 18, 2017

ASU senior forward Obinna Oleka (5) finishes a dunk 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 falls apart late against Washington State

A 21-2 run from Washington State in the second half was the downfall for ASU men's basketball on Saturday in Pullman.

By Matthew Tonis | February 18, 2017

Jess Barreira runs before her leap over the bar during the women’s high jump competition for ASU track and field at the 2016 Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe, AZ on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Track and field Sun Devils set personal bests at NAU Tune-Up meet

The Sun Devils traveled to Flagstaff to prepare for their championship meets.

By Josh Zaklis | February 18, 2017

Junior pitcher Dale Ryndak (77), pitches the ball during the match against Indiana at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2017. The Sun devils won the game 4 - 2.

ASU softball starts LittleWood Classic on a high note, remains unblemished

ASU softball kept its undefeated start to the season alive on Friday with wins over Wichita State and Illinois State in the LittleWood Classic.

By Annaliese Leon | February 18, 2017

ASU senior guard Kelsey Moos (24) drives baseline 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)

Arizona spoils Moos' return, squeaks past ASU women's basketball in Tucson

ASU women's basketball suffered a hard loss to rival Arizona by a final of 62-58 in a back-and-forth Territorial Cup thriller at the McKale Center in Tucson Friday night.

By Jeff Griffith | February 18, 2017

ASU freshman infielder Carter Aldrete (21) stops a Northwestern player on second base then throws the ball to first base in a baseball game against Northwestern at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.

ASU baseball walks off, sweeps double-header on Opening Day

The Sun Devils narrowly avoided collapse in game one and walked off in game two to sweep its double-header and start the year 2-0.

By Matt Layman | February 18, 2017

ASU sophomore Sammi Hampton competes in a singles match against Nevada at the Whitemans Tennis Center in Tempe, Arizone on Friday Feb. 17, 2017.

No. 17 ASU women's tennis cruises to victory over Nevada

No. 17 ASU women's tennis showed no signs of rust on Friday, cruising to a comfortable win over Nevada.

By Joe Jacquez | February 17, 2017

ASU baseball players remove their hats for the National Anthem before a game against California at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Sun Devils won the final game in this series 4-0.

ASU baseball set to begin season with widespread changes

With new faces, position changes and the loss of last year’s seniors, Sun Devil baseball will have a new look around the diamond in its season opener on Friday.

By Matt Layman | February 16, 2017

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