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ASU junior Stephanie Miceli scores 9.725 on the uneven bars, but the team lost to Oregon State in a tough defeat at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 20, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

ASU gymnastics falls on beam and to Beavers, 196.275-193.475

The ASU gymnastics team couldn't overcome numerous mistakes en route to a 196.275-193.475 loss to No. 10 Oregon State.

By Mitch Quesada | February 20, 2015

ASU doubles partners Kassidy Jump and Joanna Smith celebrate after a point. Jump and Smith played NAU's Hailey Rochin and Marta Lewandowska in an abandoned match. (Morgan Hipps/The State Press)

No. 29 ASU tennis dominates NAU in win

For the second consecutive week, the Sun Devils shined bright, defeating an outmatched NAU foe they also swept last year.

By Kaelen Jones | February 20, 2015

The Sun Devil bench erupts after ASU junior guard Katie Hempen hits a 3-pointer late in the second half vs. Stanford women’s basketball on Feb. 6, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Arena. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU women's basketball to play UCLA and USC for first time this season

Rebounding, ball control and transition defense will be the key against these middle-of-the-Pac teams.

| February 19, 2015

A California player blocks a shot by freshman attacker Izabella Chiappani at a home game on April 12. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU water polo maturing into a cohesive unit

After suffering their first loss, the Sun Devils will now play in the home tournament of the only team to have beat them.

By Marc Steiner | February 19, 2015

ASU track and field competes at NAU and Notre Dame this weekend

ASU heads north (and then really north) to Flagstaff and Notre Dame this weekend.

By Terell Wilkins | February 19, 2015

Senior forward Liam Norris skates with the puck in a game against Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 7-2. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU hockey heads to Tucson for final series of semester

No. 1 ASU hockey (31-3-1) will travel to Tucson this weekend as they take on No. 25 Arizona (11-20-3) in their last series of the semester.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 19, 2015

Sophomore goalie Robert Levin and defensemen Drew Newmeyer and Gianni Mangone defend their net from an Arizona attacker. The Sun Devils routed the Wildcats 7-0 on Jan. 30, 2015 at Ocean Side Arena in Tempe.

ASU hockey players return home from World University games

Six players return home after representing ASU and the U.S. at the World University games in Spain.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 19, 2015

ASU junior Stephanie Miceli performs her floor exercise routine against Stanford on Saturday Jan. 31, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Miceli finished her routine with a score of 9.725. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU gymnastics competing on short rest, but ready for No. 10 Oregon State

The ASU gymnastics team is on short rest after having a meet on Monday, but they are ready for No. 10 Oregon State to come to Tempe on Friday.

By Mitch Quesada | February 19, 2015

ASU Junior Desirae Krawczyk returns a forehand during her 6-4, 6-2 straight set win against BYU’s Mayci Jones on Feb. 14, 2015, at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe. (Shiva Balasubramanian/The State Press)

No. 29 ASU tennis excited for bout with NAU

With ASU tennis' third win of the season under its belt, the team now turns its attention to the visiting NAU Lumberjacks

By Kaelen Jones | February 19, 2015

ASU redshirt senior wrestler Chace Eskam faces off against Cal Poly sophomore Nicolas Johnson in the 285-pound weight division match at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 16, 2015. The Sun Devils would roll to a 30-9 victory over the Mustangs. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU wrestler Chace Eskam left Wells Fargo Arena the only way he knew how

After battling back from a cancer diagnosis, the redshirt senior had his final home bout as a Sun Devil on Monday showing his strength and patience.

By Bill Slane | February 19, 2015

ASU redshirt senior right fielder Trever Allen hits a single in the 7th inning at the ASU vs. Oklahoma baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 18, 2015. Allen’s single was a part of the five-run explosion in the bottom of the 7th for the Sun Devils. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

'Mature, confident' TCU to visit ASU baseball in early season test

Head coach Tracy Smith is learning every day with his new program, but he'll find out a lot more about what his team is made of when the Sun Devils host the highly-ranked Horned Frogs.

By Stefan Modrich | February 19, 2015

Senior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a game against Boston University, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. Caporuscio's home run contributed to a 9-4 win over BU. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball looks to establish itself in Diamond Devil Invitational

After an 8-4 start, the ASU softball team is looking to get into a rhythm at this weekend's Diamond Devil Invitational.

By Justin Toscano | February 19, 2015

ASU junior outfielder Johnny Sewald claps during introductions at the ASU vs. Oklahoma baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 18, 2015. Sewald had three hits and an RBI to help the Sun Devils would defeat the Sooners 7-4. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU baseball: Q&A with TCU 360

The State Press previews ASU's upcoming series with No. 2 TCU with a question-and-answer session with Patrick Jones of TCU 360.

By Stefan Modrich | February 19, 2015

ASU junior infielder Christopher Beall motions after sophomore infielder Cody Woodmansee’s 2-run double in the 7th inning at the ASU vs. Oklahoma baseball game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 18, 2015. Woodmansee’s double was a part of the five-run explosion in the bottom of the 7th for the Sun Devils. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

Ryan Burr sets new save record in ASU baseball's 7-4 win over Oklahoma

Ryan Burr picked up save No. 26 on a historic night for ASU baseball,

By Stefan Modrich | February 18, 2015

Senior forward Shaquielle McKissic dunks the ball in a game against UCLA on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bruins 68-66. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball holds on for win over UCLA

The Sun Devils held on for another nail biter at home

| February 18, 2015

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden displays an award on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Harden, a former ASU basketball standout, was honored at halftime for his achievements both with the Sun Devils and in the NBA. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball retires James Harden's number

The NBA MVP candidate returned to his alma mater to the delight of fans

By Marc Steiner | February 18, 2015

ASU basketball's fan base balances the scale with rival Arizona

Arizona has the wins, but ASU has the spark.

| February 18, 2015

Now-senior diver Hailey Casper descends into the water during an ASU dive practice. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU swim and dive's Hailey Casper's career characterized by resilience

After two shoulder surgeries, one of which sidelined her for her sophomore year, ASU redshirt senior Hailey Casper is now setting her eyes on her ultimate goal.

By Justin Toscano | February 18, 2015

Hat trick: ASU men's golf takes home third straight tournament

The team was led by juniors Jon Rahm and Max Rottluff who both placed in the top five

| February 18, 2015

ASU hockey earns No. 1 seed in ACHA National Tournament

ASU hockey sealed the No. 1 seed in the ACHA National Tournament that will begin early March.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 18, 2015

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