Sports

Arizona State University plays Belmont University in a game held on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU men's basketball looking to push through close losses

Coming out more quickly and aggressively is key in Sun Devils' game plan vs. Oregon schools.

By Braxton Fox II | January 27, 2016

ASU track and field look to bounce back at the Mt. T's invite

ASU track and field will be going up against Arizona for the second time this season.

By Omar Soussi | January 27, 2016

Freshman guard Tra Holder drives to the basket against Arizona, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 81-78. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball slides in Pac-12 power rankings

The Sun Devils fell further after a tough weekend.

By Matthew Tonis | January 26, 2016

Next time you see a bandwagon fan, thank them

Nobody cares that you liked the Cardinals before they were good.

By Matt Layman | January 26, 2016

Freshman forward Jordan Masters wrestles for control of the puck in front of the UConn goal Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, AZ.

Sun Devil Snapshot: Jordan Masters makes history, three ASU squads sweep weekend

Busy sports weekend for ASU saw highs and lows.

By Matt Layman | January 25, 2016

Junior forward Sophie Brunner looks to pass against Florida State on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Seminoles 68-56.

Pac-12 women's basketball power rankings: ASU remains on top

The Sun Devils are the only Pac-12 team that is undefeated in conference play.

By Ryan Clarke | January 25, 2016

ASU goalie Mia Rycraw prepares to deflect a shot-on-goal during a game against the Indiana University Hoosiers at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Ariz., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2015. The Sun Devils won the game with a final score of 23-4.

State Press Player of the Week: Mia Rycraw

Rycraw recorded 44 saves total over the four-match weekend (including exhibitions). ASU water polo won all four against No. 14 Indiana.

By Logan Newman | January 25, 2016

ASU's bench reacts to a three-pointer against Arizona on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 61-49.

ASU women's basketball notches Territorial Cup sweep

The Sun Devils overcame fatigue to win their second game in three days.

By Ryan Clarke | January 24, 2016

ASU Junior Ebony Panoho plays a backhand on her way to a 6-2 6-4

ASU tennis sweeps No. 32 Notre Dame, loses to Northwestern

Desirae Krawczyk lost her first match in almost three months.

By Matt Faye | January 24, 2016

ASU goalie Mia Rycraw blocks a shot-on-goal during a game against the Indiana University Hoosiers at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Ariz., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2015. The Sun Devils won the game with a final score of 23-4.

ASU water polo sweeps the weekend

This weekend shows that ASU water polo is ready to do big things this season.

By Graham Paul | January 24, 2016

Freshman forward Jordan Masters (17) brings the puck past the neutral zone in the first period against Yale on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Bulldogs defeated the Sun Devils 4-0.

Freshman Jordan Masters makes history with hat trick

For the first time in ASU Hockey history, fans witness a hat trick

By Natalie Orr | January 24, 2016

Junior forward Sean Murphy fights for control of the puck against Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bobcats 6-1.

Jordan Masters' hat trick helps the Sun Devils sweep Ohio

The Sun Devils defeated the Bobcats 6-1 Saturday night

By Chaz Frazier | January 24, 2016

The cast of 'Black Angels Over Tuskegee' takes a curtain call on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Galvin Playhouse in Tempe.

Black Angels over Tempe

Ray Anderson and his wife brought their favorite off-Broadway production to Tempe for the first-ever senior student-athlete gift.

By Logan Newman | January 23, 2016

Freshman Tanner Hall lifts WVU Senior A.J. Vizcarrondo and slams him to the mat in the final moments of the match to end the morning meet on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils won in a final match decision.

ASU wrestling sneaks past West Virginia, halted by Stanford

Jacen Petersen's double-overtime victory helped ASU get a criteria win over WVU.

By Ben Flores | January 23, 2016

ASU track and field loses to three schools

ASU track and field stayed competitive throughout the entire event but just couldn't keep up with its opponents.

By Omar Soussi | January 23, 2016

Freshman Forward Ryan Stevens takes the puck behind the goal as ASU regroups Friday January 22, 2016 at the Oceanside Arena in Tempe, AZ.

ASU hockey finds much-needed confidence boost

Taking a break from the heat of the Division I play, ASU defeats Ohio University with a newfound confidence

By Natalie Orr | January 23, 2016

The team celebrates following Belonger's goal against Ohio on Friday January 22, 2016 at the Oceanside Arena in Tempe, AZ

Sun Devil Hockey takes 8-2 series opener against Ohio

Exhibition win still won't break 13 game losing streak against NCAA opponents

By Chaz Frazier | January 23, 2016

Despite season highs, Gym Devils struggle in first road meet

Two ASU athletes scored below 9.000 on bars, preventing them from beating either school in the three-team meet.

By Haley Stesiak | January 22, 2016

Senior guard Elisha Davis (left) and junior forward Sophie Brunner take possession of the ball from Arizona on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 61-49.

LiLi Davis leads ASU women's basketball to victory over Arizona

The senior point guard proved once again why she is this team's MVP.

By Ryan Clarke | January 22, 2016

Overwhelmed: ASU and Stanford swimmers launch off the block during a 120-174 victory for the Cardinal on Saturday in Tempe. Despite strong finishes in several events, the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams fell to national powerhouses Stanford and Cal over the weekend. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

ASU swim and dive blown out of water at Stanford

The ASU men's and women's swim and dive teams were unable to pull out many close losses, falling badly to the top-five Stanford teams.

By Omar Soussi | January 22, 2016

Notice