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ASU club soccer shuts out New Mexico Tech 3-0 in regionals

The ASU men's club soccer team serves up yet another shutout and will play UTEP in the regional tournament final on Sunday.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | October 26, 2013

Senior Tristin Baxter dives off the board during the Women's 150 Meter Butterfly race against Denver. This was the Sun Devils first meet at home for the season.

Women dominate, men come up short at swim and dive first home meet

The women's swim team dominated the competition while the men lost against both teams despite strong performances across the board.

| October 26, 2013

ASU soccer draws vs. UW despite substantial shots advantage

ASU may regret not winning a 0-0 tie vs. UW when NCAA selection time comes around.

By Justin Janssen | October 25, 2013

Coach Greg Powers speaks to the media about the hockey team’s win over Delaware. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

No. 1 ASU hockey remains undefeated after overtime thriller

It took an extra period of play, but the ASU hockey team's senior captain Colin Hekle was able to shoot in the game-winner in overtime against No. 6 Delaware.

By Justin Emerson | October 25, 2013

Newly crowned No. 1 ASU hockey cruises to 7-2 victory over No. 6 Delaware

ASU played with a short bench because of team-imposed suspensions, but it didn't seem to affect the Sun Devils.

By Justin Emerson | October 24, 2013

Sophomore Preston McCalmon and redshirt junior Nathan Hoffer wrestle at ASU's first Wrestle Off. Guest coaches CB "The Doberman" Dollaway and Ryan "Darth" Bader were also in attendence for the event. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

UFC vets act as honorary coaches at ASU wrestling scrimmage

ASU alumni and UFC fighters C.B. Dollaway and Ryan Bader served as honorary coaches in the ASU wrestling team's maroon and gold scrimmage.

| October 24, 2013

Allison Palmer (left) and Whitney Follette block a spike from UA's Madi Kingdon.

Volleyball drops heartbreaker vs. Utah

It took all five sets to determine a winner Thursday night and in the end, Utah came out on top.

By Ben Margiott | October 24, 2013

ASU soccer faces UW, WSU in ‘crunch time’

WIth five games left in regular season play, the Sun Devil women's soccer team hopes it can go at least 3-2 to make a run at postseason play.

By Justin Janssen | October 24, 2013

Swim and dive opens at home in triple-dual meet

This Friday and Saturday ASU swim and dive have their first home meets against UNLV and the University of Denver.

| October 24, 2013

Devil Dish: Hot start all-too familiar for San Jose Sharks fans

Fans of the teal and black shouldn’t buy into their team’s early success.

By Ben Margiott | October 24, 2013

Sophomore wide receiver Richard Smith avoids two Oregon players during a game in 2012. no. 3 oregon goes head to head with No. 12 UCLA this weekend while the sun devils have a bye week. (Photo by STate Press Staff)

Games of the week: Week 9

With ASU on a bye week, State Press football beat reporter Eric Smith fills you in on which games to watch this weekend.

| October 24, 2013

Volleyball experiments on offense in anticipation of road stretch

Coach Jason Watson and his staff are trying something new in hopes it will bring a spark to an otherwise struggling Sun Devil volleyball team.

By Ben Margiott | October 23, 2013

Senior Kaitlyn Pavlovich jumps in anticipation of heading the ball in a game against Illinois on Sept. 7, 2013. ASU fell to the Illini 3-1on the road Saturday.(Photo by Arianna Grainey)

ASU soccer returns home after tough road stretch

The Sun Devil soccer team returns home after five consecutive road games. ASU has not played a game in Tempe since late September.

By Justin Janssen | October 23, 2013

Sean Ritchie takes the ice at a home game in Tempe. This week, 9 players from the hockey team were suspended for a violation of team rules. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

9 ASU hockey players suspended for Thursday's game vs. No. 7 Delaware

Nine veterans on the ASU hockey team were suspended for Thursday's game against No. 7 Delaware. The team is expected to play with a short roster.

By Justin Emerson | October 23, 2013

Victory over UW provides full-circle experience for ASU LB Chris Young

Saturday's 53-24 victory over Washington was extra special for ASU senior linebacker Chris Young.

By Danny Shapiro | October 23, 2013

Don't cross the line between celebrating and showboating

While we may not always see it, the line between respect and showboating in sports is very important.

By Ian C. Beck | October 23, 2013

ASU takes 3rd place at the Bill Cullum Invitational behind play of Jon Rahm

Sophomore Jon Rahm holes 13 birdies en route to a second-place individual finish.

| October 23, 2013

Devil Dish: Offensive clinic coming in World Series

Both the Cardinals and the Red Sox have offensive squads that are going to steal the show and score big runs during the upcoming World Series.

| October 23, 2013

Redshirt freshman Nick Diamond will return to the pitching mound for the Sun Devils’ Baseball team this season after going through rehab because of drug and alcohol problems.

Sun Devil pitcher returns to team after off-field struggles

The rule is three strikes and you're out, but Nick Diamond would not stand for that.

By Ashley Black | October 22, 2013

Senior goalie Joe D'Elia stands in front of the goal during a game at home in Tempe.

Two goalies, one net: D'Elia, Levin friends amid starting battle

Joe D'Elia led the ASU hockey team to a final four appearance last season. ASU brought in touted recruit Robert Levin and despite the ongoing battle for ice time, the two remain supportive of each other.

By Justin Emerson | October 22, 2013

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