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ASU pitcher/second baseman Jordan Aboites displays his talent as practice begins during ASU Media Day on Feb. 11, 2015, at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU baseball season preview: Aces wild among 2015 pitching staff

A look at this year's projected starting rotation and the battle shaping up in the bullpen.

By Stefan Modrich | February 11, 2015

Teammates eagerly await ASU junior catcher Katee Aguirre after her 3-run homer vs. Indiana softball at Farrington Stadium on Feb. 7, 2015. Aguirre would have a monster game with a 3-run home run and a walk off single as the Sun Devils romped over the visiting Hoosiers 10-2.

ASU softball tournament preview: The Littlewood Classic

The Sun Devils face two big tests against Boston and No. 4 Oklahoma this weekend in the Littlewood Classic.

By Ryan Clarke | February 11, 2015

'Inferno' student section to join ASU baseball in move to Phoenix Muni

Will students fill the seats of the "Inferno" at Phoenix Municipal Stadium's inaugural ASU baseball campaign?

| February 10, 2015

Then-Sophomore Ebony Panoho returns the ball with a backhand in a match against Colorado on April 4. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Meet ASU tennis's three Australian players

It's not rare to see players from other countries recruited to play tennis in the U.S., but the women's tennis team is unique in how over the years it has developed into a pipeline for Australian players in particular.

By Kaelen Jones | February 10, 2015

(From left) ASU junior infielder Dalton DiNatale, sophomore infielder David Greer and junior reliever Jordan Aboites leads off during base running drills at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Jan. 28, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU baseball positional preview: Infield

Part two of our three-part seasonal preview series is focused on ASU baseball's infield, which unlike its outfield, features a few new faces this season.

By Justin Toscano | February 10, 2015

Jaelen Strong warrants first-round selection

As the NFL Draft looms nearer, now-former Sun Devils receiver Jaelen Strong still seeks his overdue consideration as one of the top prospects at his position, in this year's class.

By Kaelen Jones | February 10, 2015

National Signing Day turns 'excited' into most overused sports cliché

ASU coach Todd Graham was "excited" at his press conference on National Signing Day. But so was everyone else.

By Justin Janssen | February 10, 2015

ASU women's golf team starts season with top-10 finish and room for growth

Sophomore Monica Vaughn led the team with a score of 1-over and tied for fourth place overall

| February 10, 2015

With the new “Sun Devil Baseball" sign behind them in center field, the 2015 ASU baseball team practices for the first time of the season on Jan. 23, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix. (J.Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU baseball positional preview: Devils in the Outfield

Part one of our three-part seasonal preview starts with the last line of the Sun Devil defense.

By Stefan Modrich | February 9, 2015

Arizona holds atop power rankings despite upset loss

The Sun Devils move up with the win over Arizona

| February 9, 2015

Behind the scenes of DeMarini's partnership with ASU baseball

On Feb. 10, DeMarini will launch a website unveiling its new customized bat designs for ASU baseball. But you don't have to wait.

By Stefan Modrich | February 9, 2015

Students eagerly await a free throw attempt by ASU sophomore center Quinn Dornstauder vs Stanford women’s basketball on Feb. 6, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils would pull at a victory over Stanford in a nail biter 53-52. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

Sun Devil Snapshot: Upset special

A wild weekend in ASU athletics led to a flurry of upsets, both good and bad.

By Fabian Ardaya | February 9, 2015

Three-star WR Terrell Chatman signs with ASU

ASU finally gets a wide receiver in its 2015 class, with Terrell Chatman signing.

By Justin Janssen | February 9, 2015

ASU water polo suffers first loss, finishes third at Triton Invitational

ASU improved to 9-1 overall

By Marc Steiner | February 8, 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 places second in Canada

ASU senior diver Hailey Casper placed second in the women's 3-meter championship round at this weekend's diving meet in Canada.

By Justin Toscano | February 8, 2015

Senior third baseman Haley Steele tries to tag Texas Longhorn Lindsey Stephens near third base on February 8, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. ASU lost 9-4 (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU softball drops two straight to complete 4-3 weekend at Kajikawa Classic

ASU's promising start to the Kajikawa Classic came to a disappointing end Sunday afternoon, as the Sun Devils dropped both games in a doubleheader.

By Ryan Clarke | February 8, 2015

ASU junior guard Elisha Davis goes for a layup against Cal freshman guard Gabby Greene at the ASU
vs. Cal women’s basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 8, 2015. The Sun Devils would be stunned by a late shot by the Golden Bears losing 50-49. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU women's basketball loses to Cal on buzzer-beater

ASU lived by the offensive rebound and creating turnovers in their second-half comeback, but a Cal offensive rebound led to a buzzer beater.

| February 8, 2015

Junior pitcher Ryan Kellogg fires from the mound during Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage on Feb. 7, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. (J. Bauer-Leffler/ The State Press)

Tracy Smith begins ASU baseball's quest for identity

Shortly before the season opener against Oklahoma State, there seem to be more questions about the Sun Devils than answers.

By Stefan Modrich | February 8, 2015

ASU hockey sweeps Colorado in weekend series

No. 1 ASU (31-3-1) swept No. 18 Colorado (12-14-2) in away weekend series.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 7, 2015

ASU baseball continues preseason preparation with intrasquad scrimmage

ASU baseball used Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage as another way to prepare and gauge where it is at heading into its Feb. 13 opener against Oklahoma State.

By Justin Toscano | February 7, 2015

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