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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)

After first spring practice, Phoenix Muni 'starting to feel like home' for ASU baseball

Spring is in the air, as the ASU baseball program has begun practice and a new era of games at Phoenix Municipal Stadium approaches.

| January 26, 2015

Senior Brianna Gades reaches for the bar during a routine on Jan. 9, 2015 at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU gymnastics' passion, energy not enough in 4th place finish in Cal Quad Meet

ASU gymnastics posted a season-low score of 192.650 in a tough quad-meet battle with Cal, San Jose State and Denver.

By Mitch Quesada | January 25, 2015

Redshirt junior Katie Hempen defends ASU’s basket as the team faces No. 9 Oregon State on Jan 25, 2015. ASU won against Colorado Friday night.(Kat Simonovic/ The State Press)

ASU women's basketball loses to Oregon State, suffers second defeat of season

Despite Katie Hempen's career high in points and three-pointers, ASU wasn't able to recover from a 16-3 OSU run to start the second half.

| January 25, 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)

ASU tennis makes statement at ITA Kick-Off Weekend

The Sun Devils looked strong this weekend, despite dropping their first game of the season.

By Kaelen Jones | January 25, 2015

ASU men's golf starts spring season in Tucson on Monday

After missing the Arizona Intercollegiate last season, the Sun Devils will be looking to have a good performance in Tucson

| January 25, 2015

Wesley Moore grapples with his opponent in a match against Oregon State on Feb. 9. Moore won his bout, but the Sun Devils fell to Stanford Sunday. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU wrestling falls to Stanford in second dual of the weekend

Blake Stauffer and Christian Pagdilao continued their winning streaks in the team's loss on Sunday

| January 25, 2015

in a game against Pepperdine, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. After trailing the entire first half, the Sun Devils came from behind and defeated the Waves 81-74. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU men's basketball falls to Stanford

ASU's two-game win streak was snapped and the Sun Devils fell to .500 overall

By Matthew Tonis | January 24, 2015

Junior Eric Jacobsen gives a call of victory as he hangs off the rim following his slam dunk on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, against the Colorado Buffalos at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils went on to win against the Buffaloes 78-72. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU men's basketball faces Stanford seeking third straight win

Looking for a third straight conference win, the ASU men's basketball team is in Palo Alto Saturday for a clash with Stanford.

| January 24, 2015

Then-Sophomore pole-vaulter Andrea Kremmerrer gets a running start before jumping over the bar during the Sun Angel Track Classic at Sun Angel Stadium on Saturday,
April 12. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

ASU track and field has rough day at Texas A&M Quadrangular

The ASU track and field team went up against some of the top competition in the country at the Texas A&M Quadrangular on Saturday and it showed.

By Terell Wilkins | January 24, 2015

Sophomore Richard Bohus celebrates with a teammate after winning the men's 200-yard freestyle relay against Stanford, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the Mona Plummer Aquatics Complex in Tempe. The men's team fell to Stanford 134-96. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU swim and dive falls to Stanford despite closing strong

ASU swim and dive struggled early once again and despite a ferocious second half and fell to its Pac-12 opponent Stanford.

By Justin Toscano | January 24, 2015

Freshman Ares Carpio struggles under redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller’s lock during the Maroon and Gold Wrestle-Offs last Friday. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling holds on to 20-18 win at Boise State

It was a strange night that included a pin victory, two major decisions and an injury default loss for the Sun Devils

| January 23, 2015

Senior Natasha Sundby strikes a pose for the judges during a routine on Jan. 9, 2015. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU gymnastics focusing on consistency early in season

The ASU gymnastics team is optimistic and working hard to focus on being a more well-rounded team as the season progresses.

By Mitch Quesada | January 23, 2015

ASU forward Michael Cummings battles for the puck with Stony Brook's Joseph Bochichio behind the net on Jan. 22, 2015, at Oceanside Arena in Tempe.

ASU hockey tops ACHA rankings again

ASU remains the No. 1 team in the ACHA after their win against Stony Brook this weekend.

By Katlyn Ewens | January 23, 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 starstruck against Missy Franklin, Cal

Although ASU swim and dive performed well, Missy Franklin and the star-studded Golden Bears were too much to handle.

By Justin Toscano | January 23, 2015

ASU defeats Oregon with strong second half offense

More than 5,000 people crammed into Wells Fargo Arena as part of "Sparky’s Kids to College Field Trip Day."

| January 23, 2015

ASU track and field prepares for early test at Texas A&M

ASU gets key early-season test at Texas A&M

By Terell Wilkins | January 22, 2015

Senior guard Bo Barnes nails a jumper late in the second half at the ASU vs UNLV game on Dec. 3rd, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Arena. Barnes's 11 points would help the Sun Devils to a 77-55 victory over the Runnin Rebels. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU men's basketball demolishes Cal

The Sun Devils have now won back-to-back conference games

| January 22, 2015

Then-Redshirt freshman goalie E.B. Keeve (left) extends to block a shot during the Sun Devils' 12-3 win over Hartwick on March 25. The Sun Devils host conference foe San Jose State in the last regular season game of the year before heading to the MPSF tournament. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU water polo looks to improve upon stellar previous season

The Sun Devils finished fifth overall last season and are looking to do even better in 2015.

By Marc Steiner | January 22, 2015

No. 13 ASU women's basketball to take on No. 8 Oregon State, Oregon

ASU will face two dominant bigs over the weekend: former Player of the Week Ruth Hamblin and Jillian Alleyne, averaging more than 15 rebounds per game.

| January 22, 2015

ASU sophomore Oliver Pierce sweeps the leg of CSU Bakersfield's Spencer Hill in their matchup on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Pierce won the match 5 – 4. The Sun Devils went on to win against the Roadrunners 31 – 6. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Challenging weekend of conference foes ahead for ASU wreslting

Stanford in particular presents a lot of problems in wrestling's dual on Sunday.

| January 22, 2015

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