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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

Junior catcher RJ Ybarra runs to first base after a base hit during the second inning of a game against Oklahoma State on Feb. 13, 2015, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU baseball looking to get back on track against Oklahoma before series against TCU

ASU baseball is hoping to use its game against Oklahoma as a tune-up before playing TCU.

By Justin Toscano | February 17, 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)

ASU men's basketball readies for early week game

The Sun Devils need to fight fatigue and injury against UCLA.

| February 17, 2015

Reframing the 'freshman eligibility' debate

Michael Jordan's legacy wasn't built in a year. What happened to developing players?

By Stefan Modrich | February 17, 2015

At the end of the first inning, the Sun Devils return to the dugout at the end of the first inning of a game against Oklahoma State on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Spotlight: Baseball is beautiful at Phoenix Muni

It doesn't have the history of Packard, but ASU baseball has found itself a home at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

By Fabian Ardaya | February 17, 2015

ASU gymnastics falls to rival Arizona despite season-high overall score

The ASU gymnastics team scored a season-high 195.375 but it wasn't enough to beat their rival Arizona Gym Cats on Monday night.

By Mitch Quesada | February 16, 2015

ASU senior night produces a dominating win for the wrestling team

Judson Preskitt and senior Chace Eskam stole the show on Monday night for the Sun Devils while Blake Stauffer extended his winning streak

| February 16, 2015

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