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Hockey starts season 15-0, program record

The No. 1 ASU hockey team continues its success to a school record 15-0 after victories over No. 7 Oakland and Colorado.

By Mitch Terrell | November 8, 2012

Redshirt freshman guard Jahii Carson is scheduled to make his ASU debut in the Sun Devils’ season opener against Central Arkansas on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops opens Saturday against Central Arkansas

The Jahii Carson era will officially begin Saturday when ASU hosts Central Arkansas in its men’s basketball season opener.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 8, 2012

THE EDGE: USC has upper hand in the Coliseum

Both teams desperately need a win, but USC at home should come out on top Saturday

By Master Tesfatsion | November 8, 2012

Tennis coach Sheila McInerney (right) offers advice to one of her players during a Sept. 19 practice. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Tennis to host Thunderbird Invite in home debut

The ASU tennis team will host the 18th Annual Thunderbird Invitational on Friday at the Whiteman Tennis Center.

By Dillon Rosenblatt | November 8, 2012

Senior midfielder Taylor McCarter (28) battles with Utah freshman midfielder Kaycee Buckley for the ball during the Sun Devils’ 4-1 win over the Utes on Oct. 25. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Soccer draws Baylor at home in first tournament game

The Sun Devils were somehow granted an opening-round home matchup against Big 12 opponent Baylor.

By Danny Shapiro | November 8, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton (middle) listens in on a huddle, during the Sun Devils’ 51-17 win at Colorado on Oct. 11. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU football faces last stand for Pac-12 South title at USC

If ASU is going to right the ship and keep any hope of a Pac-12 South championship alive, it needs to beat USC in Los Angeles for the first time since 1999.

By William Boor | November 8, 2012

Wrestling slated to face four teams in first weekend

ASU travels to the Carolinas this weekend for duels against North Carolina, Bloomsburg, Campbell and The Citadel.

By Danny Shapiro | November 8, 2012

New Suns players could lift Phoenix to playoffs

The season hasn’t started the way the Suns would have liked it to, but there have been some bright spots through the first five games.

By Ross Dunham | November 8, 2012

Video: Todd Graham discusses importance of win over USC

By William Boor | November 8, 2012

Sun Devil basketball looks to fill the stands with fans at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

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While the ASU football team continues to play out the rest of their season, the men’s basketball team has begun practice and exhibition play. Saturday, Nov. 10, the team will begin the season at home against Central Arkansas.

By Evan Triantafilidis | November 7, 2012

ASU Athletic Director Steve Patterson addresses the media during his introductory press conference on March 28, 2012.

Patterson reveals updates on stadium statuses

On Wednesday morning at Karsten Golf Course, the winter and spring sports coaches and sports information directors met with the media to discuss their upcoming seasons.

By Mitch Terrell | November 7, 2012

Bears defense beats most NFL offenses

The Chicago Bears defense scores more points than most other teams in the NFL.

By Mitch Terrell | November 7, 2012

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Will Sutton cheers on his teammates from the ASU sideline during the Sun Devils’ 45-43 loss to UCLA on Oct. 27. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Sutton expects to be fully healthy vs. USC

Will Sutton hasn’t had a setback this week on his knee and thinks he’ll be 100 percent ready for Saturday’s contest at USC.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 7, 2012

Redshirt sophomore Garrett Baker-Slama works on his stride during an ASU cross-country practice on Oct. 3. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Cross-country trying to keep season alive at Regionals

ASU will compete in the NCAA West Regionals this Friday.

By Gian Demano | November 7, 2012

Divers to debut as ASU swim travels to UCLA, USC

The ASU swim and dive program is traveling to California this weekend to take on both UCLA and USC.

By Ross Dunham | November 7, 2012

Junior middle blocker Alexis Pinson relays commands to her teammates during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 loss to No. 4 Oregon on Oct. 20. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

Volleyball faces UO, OSU in midst of playoff hunt

Playing on Thursday and Friday this week, the Sun Devils take on the Oregon State Beavers and the No. 4 Oregon Ducks in two more difficult road games.

By Troy Lopez | November 7, 2012

Deflated USC in must-win situation at home vs. ASU

Despite the recent struggles and two-game losing streak, the No. 19 USC Trojans look ahead to ASU at home.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 7, 2012

Will Sutton returns to practice

Defensive Tackle Will Sutton speaks to reporters after Tuesday's practice.

By multimediaproducer1 | November 7, 2012

Junior center Jordan Bachynski stands at the free throw line in ASU’s 56-52 victory over USC on Feb. 25. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops eyes escape from mediocrity

With the way the schedule is set up, ASU should be a tournament team.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 6, 2012

Sophomore guard Promise Amukamara goes up for a layup during the Sun Devils’ 59-51 win over Utah last season on Jan. 21. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops opens season vs. Texas Tech Sunday

Coming off a win versus the No. 5 ranked team in Division II, Alaska-Anchorage, the Sun Devils will officially open up their season against a talented and experienced, Texas Tech.

By Gian Demano | November 6, 2012

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