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Then- Junior outfielder Elizabeth Caporuscio jumps for a ball that flies over the fence, giving the Michigan Wolverines a home run during game one of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 3-4. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: outfielders

Steady improvement and experience on the big stage will be evident from the Sun Devil softball outfield in 2015.

By Ryan Clarke | February 3, 2015

ASU baseball will use customized Demarini bats during the 2015 season. (Photo Courtesy of Demarini)

ASU baseball to use custom DeMarini bats for 2015 season

What will the Sun Devils be swinging on opening day?

By Stefan Modrich | February 3, 2015

ASU football gets commitments from Jay Jay Wilson, Kareem Orr

ASU's 2015 recruiting class is beginning to take form

By Justin Janssen | February 2, 2015

The tip-off between ASU and Oregon in Friday’s “Kids to College Field Trip” game on Jan. 23, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

How to fix the inconsistent ASU women's basketball offense

Head coach Charli Turner Thorne pointed out that ASU is in an offensive slump. Regardless of whether it continues, here are a few things that could result in points.

| February 2, 2015

Pac-12 men's basketball power rankings: Arizona, Utah hold firm as conference's top teams

Little change in the Pac-12 power rankings with the top five teams unchanged. ASU moved up another spot in the Pac-12 men's basketball power rankings

| February 2, 2015

Junior third baseman Haley Steele happily runs to home plate after hitting a home run during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: infielders

Veteran leadership and position changes will make for an exciting year for the Sun Devil softball infield.

By Ryan Clarke | February 2, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm sets his ball on the green at the 9th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Snapshot: ASU makes it big on national stage

ASU men's golf junior Jon Rahm's performance at the Waste Management Phoenix Open highlights a strong week for the Sun Devils.

By Fabian Ardaya | February 2, 2015

Sophomore forward Ryan Ostertag skates in a game in September. Reports indicate that Ostertag may be out for the season. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Pedroza/House of Sparky)

Report: ASU hockey's Ostertag to miss the remainder of the season

ASU will be without sophomore star Ryan Ostertag for the rest of the season.

By Fabian Ardaya | February 2, 2015

Attendance at the Phoenix Open the past 10 years

Phoenix Open breaks weekly attendance record

Despite adverse weather conditions and golf's biggest names in Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods missing the cut, the Phoenix Open set a new attendance record in 2015.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Brooks Koepka speaks at a press conference after winning the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Brooks Koepka wins Phoenix Open behind 51-foot eagle putt

Koepka's eagle putt on the 15th hole propelled him to victory at TPC Scottsdale.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Angela Tegnelia holds Bonnie at the Puppy Bowl at the Super Bowl Central in downtown Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2015. Every puppy at the event was available for adoption. (Emily Johnson/ The State Press)

Puppy pandemonium: Highlights of Puppy Bowl XI

Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XI brought thrills, broken records and plenty of adorable moments.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 1, 2015

Former ASU golfer Pat Perez waits to putt at the 16th hole of the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU golf roundup: Jon Rahm 5th, Pat Perez 26th; Mickelson misses cut

ASU's current and former golfers had mixed results in the Phoenix Open. Amateur Jon Rahm finished fifth, while longtime pro Phil Mickelson missed the cut.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Junior Jon Rahm speaks at a press conference after the 2015 Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 1, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU golf's Jon Rahm finishes Phoenix Open tied for 5th

Jon Rahm's storybook tournament continued, as he finished tied for fifth in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

By Justin Janssen | February 1, 2015

Vladhit: Junior Stephanie Vlad (left) returns the ball to UC Davis doubles partners, while her partner, junior Desirae Krawczyk, awaits the return on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe. The match was abandoned due to a 4-3 ASU lead in doubles match. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

No. 27 ASU women’s tennis drops first home game of dual-match season

The No. 27 Sun Devils (2-2) took on the No. 31 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) on Sunday, but came away unable to win for the second time this season.

By Kaelen Jones | February 1, 2015

Sophomore Quinn Dornstauder defends ASU’s basket as the team faces No. 9 Oregon State on Jan. 25, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

ASU women's basketball team quickest to get to 20 wins in program history

ASU defeated Utah 58-48 behind defense from junior forward Sophie Brunner.

| February 1, 2015

The Sun Devils gather to celebrate a home run from junior Haley Steele during game two of the NCAA Tempe Regional Championships against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, May 18, at Farrington Stadium. ASU lost to Michigan 4-5. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU softball position preview: pitching

With the loss of pitchers Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue, ASU softball has to find a way to fill their shoes in pursuit of a third national championship.

By Ryan Clarke | February 1, 2015