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Mariam Salloum prepares to pass the ball in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Salloum, a senior, plans to return home to Germany after this year to attend graduate school and continue playing water polo. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Salloum’s influence extends beyond water polo

Mariam Salloum’s journey to water polo success didn’t begin at ASU, but her impact on the program extends far beyond her accomplishments.

By Farrah Wade | April 10, 2012

Max Rossiter tags a runner out at home plate in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Rossiter hit 3-for-4 in the Sun Devils’ 15–6 loss to New Mexico on Monday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball routed by unranked New Mexico

In the first contest of the two-game set Monday night, the Sun Devils suffered a 15–6 drubbing at the hands of the unranked New Mexico Lobos.

By Kyle Newman | April 9, 2012

Jake Sheffield served two tours of duty prior to resuming his football career at College of the Desert in California. (Photo courtesy of Jake Sheffield)

Marine brings focus, maturity to football field

ASU defensive tackle Jake Sheffield is one of the few who truly understands how vastly different the military and football worlds truly are.

By William Boor | April 9, 2012

Katelyn Boyd throws a runner out at first in a game against UCLA on Apr. 5. Boyd and the Sun Devils look to continue their winning streak as they travel to face Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball looks to extend four-game win streak

The No. 5 ASU softball is coming off a 1-1 road trip against No. 17 Oregon sandwiched between home sweeps of the Bruins and the Wildcats.

By John McKelvey III | April 9, 2012

Michelle Brycki hits the ball at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Nov. 5, 2011. Brycki and the Sun Devils were hampered by injuries and unable to find success on their southern California road trip. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tennis suffers injury-riddled losses to UCLA, USC

Hampered by injuries, the ASU women’s tennis team returns to Tempe after losing to No. 1 UCLA 4–0 and No. 4 USC 6–1 in Los Angeles.

By Devin McIntyre | April 9, 2012

Why baseball rules

Baseball is magical. It is physics met with wisdom met with instinct — it is a pure wonder, and it is inherently American.

By Alesha Rimmelin | April 9, 2012

Jake Barrett throws a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 7. Barrett recorded his fourth save of the season as the Sun Devils swept the Beavers. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball rebounds with sweep of Oregon State

Amidst the program’s first four-game losing streak since May of 2005, this weekend’s home series against Oregon State provided a serious gut check for the ASU baseball team.

By Kyle Newman | April 8, 2012

Devil Dish: April 9

Where’s the love for Gerardo Parra?

By Kyle Newman | April 8, 2012

Dallas Escobedo throws a pitch in Thursday’s win over UCLA. Escobedo and Hillary Bach paved the way for the Sun Devils’ sweep of the Bruins. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Offense leads softball to sweep Bruins

The No. 5 ASU softball team swept UCLA for the second time in school history by complementing strong defense and exceptional pitching with an efficient offensive performance.

By John McKelvey III | April 8, 2012

Houlihan leads track at Sun Angel Classic

A strong team performance, led by freshman Shelby Houlihan, let the Sun Devils steal the show. Anna Jelmini

By Danny Shapiro | April 8, 2012

Samantha Seaman performs on the uneven bars in a meet against Cal on Jan. 20. Seaman and the Sun Devils finished their season with a fourth-place finish at the NCAA regionals. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils finish fourth in regionals to conclude season

Many may say the Gym Devils didn’t meet their potential, however the team finished the season with its best regional finish since 2006.

By Gian Demano | April 8, 2012

Austin Quick tees off during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on April 6. Quick finished in second place and led the Sun Devils to a sixth place finish. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Quick leads golf to sixth place finish

Freshman Austin Quick was in contention to win the ASU Thunderbird Invitational until the very last hole.

By Justin Janssen | April 8, 2012

Brady Rodgers throws to first base in Thursday’s game against Oregon State. Rodgers pitched eight shutout innings in the 8–2 victory. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Rodgers pitches deep, limits OSU to two runs

Brady Rodgers dealt for the Sun Devils once again to earn his fifth win of the season as No. 23 ASU defeated No. 17 Oregon State 8–2 in the first of a three-game series at Packard Stadium on Thursday.

By Kyle Newman | April 5, 2012

Haley Steele hits the ball in a Thursday’s game against UCLA. Steele finished with four RBI in ASU’s 9–1 victory. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball tops UCLA via mercy rule

A five-run sixth inning meant the eight run mercy rule was in effect. ASU’s softball game against UCLA on Thursday ended in a 9–1 blowout.

By John McKelvey III | April 5, 2012

Sianna Simmons serves the ball versus Sacramento State on March 2. Simmons and the Sun Devils are travelling to southern California to face UCLA and USC this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis seeks improvement against UCLA, USC

After a week of practice, the ASU women’s tennis team is on the road again, this time facing UCLA and USC.

By Devin McIntyre | April 5, 2012

Devil Dish: April 6

Reggie Miller rarely had unbelievable statistics or a high-flying highlight reel, but there’s no doubt he belongs in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

By Gian Demano | April 5, 2012

Track and field to host 33rd annual Sun Angel Classic

The Sun Angel Classic is usually ASU track and field's biggest home meet of the year, and this year is no different.

By Danny Shapiro | April 5, 2012

Natasha Sundby performs a floor routine in a meet against Cal on Jan. 20. Sundby and the Sun Devils will look to score well in this weekend’s NCAA regional meet in order to qualify for nationals. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils head to Salt Lake City for NCAA regionals

The Gym Devils have underachieved this season, but are still confident, prepared and comfortable going into the NCAA regionals.

By Gian Demano | April 5, 2012

Men’s golf seeks improvement at home

The likelihood of making the postseason is slim for the ASU men’s golf team, but playing a home invitational gives the Sun Devils an edge over the field.

By Justin Janssen | April 4, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams and the ASU pitching staff look to give the Sun Devils their best chance at bouncing back from a sweep when they host Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks to bounce back against Oregon State

For No. 23 ASU, this weekend’s series against No. 17 Oregon State at Packard Stadium will be a key turning point in the Sun Devils’ quest for a Pac-12 title.

By Kyle Newman | April 4, 2012

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