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Senior Jacqueline Cako sets both of her feet to prepare for a two-hand swing against Pepperdine on Feb. 23. Led by Cako in the No. 1 position the ASU tennis team swept Utah State on March 1 and Saint Mary's on March 2. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU softball suffers 1st loss to Baylor, streak ends at 21

After starting the season with 21 consecutive wins, ASU (21-1) was beaten in every facet of the game in a 6-2 loss to Baylor (19-3).

By Justin Janssen | March 3, 2013

ASU wrestling takes 3rd place at Pac-12 championships

After tying for fifth in 2004, the Sun Devils were narrowly able to hang onto third place on Saturday.

By Evan Webeck | March 3, 2013

Senior Amelia Rew focuses on the bar in front of her as she about to make her transition on Jan. 25 against UCLA. The ASU gymnastics team lost focus on the beam and suffered a loss to rival UA on March 2. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU gymnastics falls to rival No. 15 UA

The beam event proved catastrophic and the Gym Devils lost handily to No. 15 UA, 196.500-193.850.

| March 2, 2013

Junior outfielder Alix Johnson takes a couple practice swings against East Carolina on March 2. Johnson busted out of her slump with four hits against East Carolina and helped the ASU softball team sweep the competition Saturday. (Photo by Abhiram Chandrashekar)

Johnson leads ASU softball to double-header sweep

With four hits against East Carolina (7-11) and the go-ahead RBI against North Carolina (14-6), Johnson was the main catalyst in the ASU softball team’s (21-0) two wins Saturday.

By Justin Janssen | March 2, 2013

The ASU baseball team rests their caps over their hearts before a game during the Coca-Cola Classic at the Surprise Baseball Stadium on March 2. The Sun Devils beat No. 2 Arkansas for a second time Saturday. (Photo by Hector Almeida)

ASU baseball remains poised in 3-1 win over No. 2 Arkansas

A wild pitch then scored Allen, breaking the 1-1 deadlock that ultimately gave the Sun Devils (7-2) a 3-1 victory over the Razorbacks (7-4).

By Danny Shapiro | March 2, 2013

No. 2 ASU club hockey dominates No. 18 Rutgers 8-2 in national tourney opener

ASU completely dominated in their first national tournament game, defeating Rutgers 8-2.

By Justin Emerson | March 2, 2013

ASU tennis shuts out Utah State, Saint Mary's

The ASU tennis team claimed a pair of shutouts on couple of warm days.

| March 2, 2013

ASU’s women’s water polo Sun Devils win 7-6 against University of California, Los Angeles, the Bruins on March 2. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

No. 4 ASU water polo upsets No. 3 UCLA for first time

After taking the No. 4 spot from Cal last weekend, the Sun Devils beat the No. 3 UCLA Bruins Saturday by a final score of 7-6.

By Justin Emerson | March 2, 2013

ASU basketball suffers heart-breaking loss to USC 57-56

The Sun Devils (20-10, 9-8 Pac-12) had a chance to win the game, but redshirt freshman point guard Jahii Carson’s three-point heave didn’t fall at the buzzer.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 2, 2013

Senior forward Janae Fulceher takes on a double team in order to score some points in the paint against UCLA on March 1. Fulcher had 11 points in the Sun Devils loss to the Bruins. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

ASU women's hoops' comeback fails vs. No. 17 UCLA

Although the Sun Devils showed their ability to play at a high level once again versus No. 17 UCLA, their flaws showed as failed it finish off their comeback

By Gian Demano | March 1, 2013

Junior pitcher Dallas Escobedo rotates her arm one more time before launching a pitch against North Dakota on Feb. 28. Escobedo got the win but it was the team's bats that up 15 runs against UND. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU softball's wins Friday match best start in program history

The ASU softball team (19-0) matched their best start in program history with wins over Binghamton (1-5) and North Dakota (2-7) Friday.

By Justin Janssen | March 1, 2013

Junior infielder Michael Benjamin takes a hack at a pitch against Arkansas on March 2. The No. 24 ASU baseball team took care of Pacific on March 1 offensively by putting up eight runs on the Tigers. (Photo by Hector Almeida)

ASU baseball downs Pacific 8-1 behind Williams's arm

Williams threw a complete game with only five hits to propel the Sun Devils (6-2) to an 8-1 victory over the Pacific Tigers (3-5).

By Danny Shapiro | March 1, 2013

Sparky shows off his new threads at a press conference inside the Memorial Union on March 1. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU mascot Sparky changes appearance to reach broader audience

Arizona State partnered with Disney on changes to the mascot, which were unveiled at a Friday news conference.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 1, 2013

Lilek shines in No. 25 ASU baseball's upset win over No. 2 Arkansas

Thursday, it was fellow freshman pitcher Brett Lilek’s time to shine and the lefty from Chicago one-upped Kellogg.

By Danny Shapiro | March 1, 2013

ASU track and field athletes push for National Indoor bid

But there are still other ASU athletes attempting a late push into the biggest weekend of the indoor season.

By Mitch Terrell | March 1, 2013

ASU Lacrosse practices on Tuesday, February 26 preparing for the Chapman game. Photo by Nick Krueger

Out of Bounds: ASU Lacrosse out to a Fast Start

The ASU lacrosse season has started. The 2010 and 2011 national championship runner-up is off to a 4-0 start with wins over Cal, San Diego State, Cal-Poly, and Minnesota-Duluth all on the road.

By Nick Krueger | March 1, 2013

ASU softball launches five homeruns to beat North Dakota

In a 15-7 win over North Dakota, ASU smacked five home runs and 11 of the team’s 15 runs came off homeruns.

By Justin Janssen | February 28, 2013

No. 4 ASU water polo set for home rematch vs. No. 3 UCLA

On Saturday, the No. 4 Sun Devils face No. 3 UCLA with the same goal in mind, gaining another spot in the rankings.

By Justin Emerson | February 28, 2013

ASU women's basketball wants to send seniors off right

Although the Sun Devils may have dug themselves too deep in terms of making the NCAA tournament, there is still pressure on their heels this weekend.

By Gian Demano | February 28, 2013

ASU gymnastics travel for rivalry meet at UA

The rivalry isn’t just for the women, either. The coaches get equally pumped.

| February 28, 2013

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