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during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Sun Devil Snapshot: Women’s basketball stays hot, Michael Phelps distracts

Here are the top sports stories from this past weekend.

By Matt Layman | February 1, 2016

Beaver Malcolm Duvivier is guarded by Arizona State Sun Devils forward Eric Jacobsen (21) and Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

State Press Player of the Week: Tra Holder

For his impressive defensive performances this weekend, particularly against Gary Payton II, Holder gets the award.

By Logan Newman | February 1, 2016

Sophomore guard Kodi Justice makes a layup against Washington State on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Cougars 84-73.

And Justice for all: Sophomore guard turning into heat check

Kodi Justice uses doubters and a love of the game to fuel his performance.

By Matthew Tonis | February 1, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils forward Savon Goodman pushes into the paint during a game against the Oregon Ducks at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The Ducks took the win from the Sun Devils, 91-74.

ASU men's basketball falters in home loss to Oregon

The Sun Devil defense broke down in the second half and Hurley got another technical foul.

By Matthew Tonis | January 31, 2016

Arizona State University's softball team's new Adidas helmet is pictured on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

ASU Softball: In the circle with Sun Devil pitching

With a transfer from University of Kansas, the ASU pitching staff is turning into a trio.

By Leah Brunette | January 31, 2016

The most decorated Olympian of all time, Micheal Phelps, makes an appearance in the Curtain of Distraction during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Meet the students from Michael Phelps' Curtain of Distraction skit

Trevor Zero and Patrick Carlson have committed themselves to Curtain of Distraction skits including Richard Simmons and Santa Claus.

By Logan Newman | January 31, 2016

ASU Hockey Skates Onto Ice for First Game of Season

The Sun Devils continue to struggle against D1 schools

UMass Lowell's C.J. Smith scored three goals completing the hat trick.

By Chaz Frazier | January 30, 2016

ASU junior Taylor Allex scores 9.700 on the uneven bars, but the Sun Devils lost to Oregon State in a tough defeat at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 20, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

Gym Devils continue to struggle on bars, record two falls

Team is 'growing and improving' head coach René Lyst says.

By Haley Stesiak | January 30, 2016

ASU track and field only takes 19 to Mountain T Invitational

The Sun Devils didn't compete on Friday, limiting their potential for placing high overall after success on Saturday.

By Omar Soussi | January 30, 2016

Head coach Charli Turner Thorne directs the women's Sun Devil basketball team during a home game in Tempe against California. ASU came back from an early 8 point deficit to win 68-59. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Second half turnaround propels ASU women's basketball over Oregon

The Sun Devils tie school record with 15th straight win

By Ryan Clarke | January 29, 2016

Sun Devil Hockey falls 4-1 at UMass Lowell

While ASU continues its 14 game losing streak, offense shows improvement with its first goal since Jan. 5

By Natalie Orr | January 29, 2016

Freshmam Tanner Hall, right, competes against freshman Chace Eskam during an intrasquad match on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Ritches Wrestling Complex in Tempe. Hall defeated Eskam 3-1.

Arizona State’s seniors crush No. 20 Oregon State 24-10

ASU's Tanner Hall and Oregon State's Dhesi Armaveer may have started a rivalry Friday

By Ben Flores | January 29, 2016

Desirae Krawczyk swats the ball to continue the double's rally during the match against the Princeton Tigers on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, AZ. (J.Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU tennis dominates UTEP despite rare loss from Krawczyk

The Sun Devils grabbed their second straight home win, overcoming a loss from its top player in the process.

By Matt Faye | January 29, 2016

ASU baseball looking for new guys to step up in rotation, outfield

With a lot of turnover from last year's team, ASU baseball is looking to fill holes before the season starts.

By Justin Toscano | January 29, 2016

ASU hosts a gymnastics meet with the University of Washington Huskies at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Monday, Jan. 18, 2015. The Huskies posted a 194.650-192.450 victory over the Sun Devils.

Freshman Morgan Wilson out rest of season for Gym Devils

ASU Gymnastics gaining confidence ahead of Oregon State meet, coach says

By Haley Stesiak | January 29, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) pushes into the key during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

Fast start, efficient shooting lead Sun Devils over OSU

ASU men's basketball collected its second conference win of the season on Thursday night.

By Braxton Fox II | January 28, 2016

Arizona State Sun Devils guard Maurice O'Field looks to score during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

ASU men's basketball whoops Oregon State

The Sun Devils led by as many as 27 in a dominating home victory

By Matthew Tonis | January 28, 2016

ASU women's basketball on toughest road trip yet

The Sun Devils hope to remain on top of the Pac-12 when they return to the desert.

By Ryan Clarke | January 28, 2016

Senior catcher Katee Aguirre displays the Sun Devil Softball team's new Adidas uniforms during Media Day on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

ASU softball attempting to get over loss of coach and graduates

In the upcoming season, ASU softball plans on playing small ball and focusing deeper on offense.

By Leah Brunette | January 28, 2016

Gussie O'Sullivan junior returns the volley during the match against the Princeton Tigers on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, AZ.

ASU tennis gets even with No. 43 Princeton

The Sun Devils got some revenge against a familiar foe Thursday and will face a lesser-known opponent on Friday.

By Matt Faye | January 28, 2016

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