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ASU freshman Jacen Petersen starts out strong against CSU Bakersfield's Adam Fierro. Petersen went on to win the match handily on Jan. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils went on to win against the Roadrunners 31 – 6.

ASU wrestling sends home three champions from Edinboro Open

The tournament in Pennsylvania was one of the most well-rounded performances for the team all season

By Bill Slane | February 7, 2015

Freshman Jorie Caneta (left) keeps pace with Cal sophomore Celina Li in the 200-meter breaststroke, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex in Tempe. ASU senior Tory Houston (not pictured) won with a time of 2:16:81; Caneta finished second with a time of 2:17:52. (Krista Tillman/The State Press)

ASU swim and dive falls to Arizona in last dual meet of season

In its last dual meet of the season, ASU swim and dive wasn't able to keep up with nationally-ranked Arizona.

By Justin Toscano | February 7, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm tees off at the 10th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Jan. 30, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU men's golf takes home second straight win in comeback fashion

Great rounds from all of their golfers, particularly a career round from Max Rottluff, allowed the team to overcome a nine stroke disadvantage on the final day in Hawaii

| February 7, 2015

Junior guard Gerry Blakes celebrates with fans on the court after defeating Arizona 81-78, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. (Shiva Balasubramanian/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball upsets No. 6 Arizona

The Sun Devils clung to a win over the rival Wildcats.

| February 7, 2015

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)

Holder, Barnes emerge as heroes in ASU men's basketball's upset win against No. 6 Arizona

Tra Holder would lay the groundwork for the Sun Devils in the first half, and Bo Barnes would hit "The Shot" to seal the win for ASU a thrilling 71-68 upset.

By Marc Steiner | February 7, 2015

ASU junior guard Elisha Davis leads the team in celebration after the ASU defense holds in the final seconds of ther 53-52 victory over Stanford on Feb. 6, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Arena. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU women's basketball team sweeps Stanford for first time in 31 years

Despite trailing by 12 in the second half, not scoring for the final five and a half minutes, and getting no points from Sophie Brunner, ASU defeated Stanford.

| February 6, 2015

ASU senior Bethany Kemp hits a home run against Ole Miss, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils won against the Rebels 6-3. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press).

ASU softball goes 1-1 in second day of the Kajikawa Classic

After opening their season with a doubleheader sweep Thursday, ASU softball split their two games Friday evening.

By Ryan Clarke | February 6, 2015

ASU hockey defeats Colorado in two-game series opener

No. 1 ASU (30-3-1) defeats No. 18 Colorado (11-13-2) in their first game of a two-game away series.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 6, 2015

ASU junior Allie Salas performs her floor exercise routine against Stanford on Saturday Jan. 31, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Salas finished her routine with a score of 9.800. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU gymnastics' chemistry, camaraderie overshadows loss to No. 4 Utah

The ASU gymnastics team showed signs of improvement this week but they couldn't keep up with No. 4 Utah in a loss.

By Mitch Quesada | February 6, 2015

Junior forward Kory Chisholm is fouled by 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)

Eric Rivard leads ASU hockey against Colorado State

No. 1 ASU Hockey (29-3-1) proves they are No. 1 with an away win against Colorado State (14-18-1).

By Katlyn Ewens | February 5, 2015

ASU senior Elizabeth Caporuscio slides into home, scoring against Western Michigan, Thursday Feb. 5, 2015 at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Broncos 6-0. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

ASU softball opens up season with wins vs. Creighton, WMU

ASU started its season off with two wins in the Kajikawa Classic

By Ryan Clarke | February 5, 2015

ASU men's basketball looks for redemption against rival Arizona

After a bitter loss against the Wildcats to start off conference play, the Sun Devils look to return the favor.

By Marc Steiner | February 5, 2015

ASU women's golf begins spring season with tough field in California

The Northrop Grumman Invitational in Palos Verdes includes some of the top teams in the nation

| February 5, 2015

Junior guard Arnecia Hawkins attempts a layup in a game against Middle Tennessee, Friday. Nov. 14, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU hosts No. 12 Stanford this weekend. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU women's basketball coach says team is recovering from slump

ASU has a fight for second place in the Pac-12 in the upcoming weekend.

| February 5, 2015

Junior attack Petra Pardi passes to an open teammate in a match against USC on March 1. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU water polo looks to continue perfect record at Triton Invitational

The Sun Devils will be tested by highly ranked teams in San Diego.

By Marc Steiner | February 5, 2015

ASU swim and dive looking to end drought against rival Arizona

After two tough dual meets against Cal and Stanford, ASU swim and dive is looking to beat rival Arizona in its last dual meet of the season.

By Justin Toscano | February 5, 2015

Sophomore goalie Robert Levin and sophomore defenseman Troy Hoban defend ASU’s net, crushing U of A 7-0 on Jan. 30, 2015 at Ocean Side Arena in Tempe. (Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

ASU hockey and Arizona Coyotes talk joint bid for Frozen Four

ASU hockey already started discussing plans with the Arizona Coyotes including a potential Frozen Four bid for as soon as 2019.

By Katlyn Ewens | February 5, 2015

ASU's Keyasia Tibbs pictured (photo courtesy of ASU)

ASU triple jumper Keyasia Tibbs looks to continue success-filled season

ASU triple jump record-holder Keyasia Tibbs looks to improve.

By Terell Wilkins | February 4, 2015

Amer Ari Invitational poses biggest challenge yet for ASU golf

The tournament in Hawaii is the most talented field the men's team has faced all season

| February 4, 2015

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