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Redshirt junior wide receiver Tim White (12) scores a touchdown against West Virginia during the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Report Card: Grading ASU football's Cactus Bowl performance

ASU's defense and management errors on special teams cost them the Cactus Bowl. WVU won 43-42.

By Logan Newman | January 3, 2016

Senior defensive back Kweishi Brown (10) breaks up a pass against West Virginia during the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Chase Field in Phoenix.

ASU football can't contain WVU explosive plays

ASU allowed WVU to convert several third-and-longs, and the secondary was atrocious due to injuries and poor play.

By Logan Newman | January 3, 2016

Sun Devils fall in Cactus Bowl against West Virginia

Mismanagement on special teams led to ASU losing 43-42 to West Virginia.

By Matt Layman | January 3, 2016

Head coach Todd Graham (right) shakes hands with West Virginia head coach Dana Holgerson after the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Instant recap: Sun Devils lose back-and-forth Cactus Bowl vs. West Virginia, 43-42

The Motel 6 Cactus Bowl was filled with big plays and lead changes all night long, but the West Virginia Mountaineers were victorious in the team’s final game of the season.

By Matt Layman | January 3, 2016

Sophomore forward Sophie Brunner goes up for a layup against UALR in the the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 23, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils came from behind to defeat the Trojans 57-54 and advance to the Sweet 16.

ASU women's basketball begins Pac-12 play with crucial win over Cal

The Sun Devils struggled from the field but came up with the victory.

By Ryan Clarke | January 2, 2016

Redshirt senior defensive back Jordan Simone (38), Senior wide receiver D.J. Foster (8) and Redshirt senior quarter back Mike Bercovici (2) take the field for the coin toss before a game against Colorado on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

Foster, Bercovici brought talent and character to ASU football

Todd Graham will say goodbye to two leaders who reflected his 'faith & family' emphasis

By Matt Layman | January 2, 2016

Redshirt senior safety Jordan Simone (38) and sophomore defensive lineman Tashon Smallwood take the field after a game against New Mexico on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Lobos 34-10.

ASU football's keys for the Cactus Bowl

ASU must focus on fundamentals and stopping WVU's biggest weapons.

By Matt Layman | January 1, 2016

The Cactus Bowl trophy is pictured next to Arizona State head football coach Todd Graham speaking at Arizona State Media Day held at the Camelback Inn on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

ASU sights and sounds: Cactus Bowl media day

Head coach Todd Graham and five ASU football players spoke to media on Thursday morning.

By Logan Newman | January 1, 2016

Arizona State football players (from left to right) Lloyd Carrington, Nick Kelly, D.J. Foster, Tashon Smallwood, and Mike Bercovici pose for a picture during Arizona State Media Day for the Cactus Bowl held at Camelback Inn on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sun Devils gear up mentally, physically for Cactus Bowl

The players have fun exploring the hotel, but are working hard to get ready for ASU's fifth-straight bowl game.

By Matt Layman | December 31, 2015

Senior guard Arnecia Hawkins (1) drives through CSUN defense to the basket for the score during the final moments of the first half on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

Head coach critical of ASU women's basketball in victory over CSUN

Arnecia Hawkins led the Sun Devils with 18 points, and Kelsey Moos sat due to an ankle injury.

By Logan Newman | December 29, 2015

Sophomore guard Tra Holder (0) works against Cal State Bakersfield defense on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Wells Fargo Arena. Arizona State went on to defeat CSUB 75-59.

Tra Holder's career-high leads ASU men's basketball over CSU Bakersfield

Holder scored 23 points and went 4-5 from the three-point line.

By Logan Newman | December 28, 2015

D.J. Foster's 'Hometown Heroes' begin to unite

A plan four years in the making is showing signs of growth in the 2016 class.

By Logan Newman | December 27, 2015

Michael Phelps to coach ASU swim and dive in 2016-17

The Olympian will be an assistant coach at ASU.

By Logan Newman | December 26, 2015

Junior Forward, Obinna Oleka fights the Lumberjack defense for the rebound during Tuesday's game against Stephen F. Austin. ASU would go on to win the game 80-73. (J.Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Role players emerging for ASU as men's basketball defeats Stephen F. Austin

Despite scrappy defense from Stephen F. Austin, four ASU players scored double-digit points.

By Braxton Fox II | December 22, 2015

Senior guard Arnecia Hawkins (1) drives to the basket against Florida State on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Seminoles 68-56.

No. 22 ASU women's basketball gets revenge on Sweet Sixteen loss to No. 10 FSU

Arnecia Hawkins scored a career-high 23 points as ASU dismantled FSU.

By Logan Newman | December 21, 2015

ASU hockey coach Greg Powers watches the Sun Devils play at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Ariz. The Sun Devils led Southern New Hampshire 7-1 after the second period.

Sun Devil hockey drops two at Nebraska Omaha

ASU hockey lost two games on perhaps its biggest road test of the year at No. 6 Nebraska Omaha.

By Justin Toscano | December 20, 2015

Sophomore guard Kodi Justice shoots during an exhibition game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated Western New Mexico 102-34.

Five players score double-digits as ASU men's basketball defeats Houston Baptist

Kodi Justice found himself in the middle of a hot streak. He finished with 20 points, the most on the team.

By Logan Newman | December 19, 2015

ASU sophomore running back Demario Richard takes the field prior the Sun Devils game against the Huskies at Sun Devil Stadium on Nov. 14, 2015.

ASU football running back Demario Richard: 'We have to win' bowl game

After lofty preseason expectations, ASU settled with a 6-6 record and is preparing for the Cactus Bowl.

By Chaz Frazier | December 19, 2015

ASU football OC Chip Lindsey on looming quarterback battle: "None are standing out"

Lindsey has been impressed with the intelligence and skill sets of the three young quarterbacks.

By Logan Newman | December 17, 2015

Sophomore guard Tra Holder (0) fights to get past Western New Mexico defenders during the second half of an exhibition game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Sun Devils defeated Western New Mexico 102-34.

ASU men's basketball defeats UNLV without Savon Goodman

ASU outscored the Rebels 41-19 in the second half.

By Braxton Fox II | December 16, 2015

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