Sports

Devil Dish: March 15

These recent games in the “first four” could wind up being the most dramatic contests during the entire NCAA tournament.

By Justin Janssen | March 14, 2012

Anna Kertes defends a pass in a game against San Diego State on March 3. After winning their past two games at home, the Sun Devils travel to California to take on five teams in four days next week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on defense against No. 1 UCLA

After two consecutive home wins, ASU is looking to extend its success on the road. Next week, the team will play a series of five games in only a few days. First up is No. 1 UCLA.

By Farrah Wade | March 14, 2012

Katelyn Boyd prepares to take a swing in a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Boyd and the Sun Devils will travel to California for the Judi Garman Classic in the team’s first road trip of the season. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Softball to compete in first road tournament this season

The Sun Devils will get their chance to compete away from Farrington Stadium for the first time this season in the Judi Garman Classic this weekend.

By John McKelvey III | March 14, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Ejdervik is one of seven swimmers from the women’s swim team traveling to Auburn, Ala., for the NCAA championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s swim gears up for NCAA championships

Ejdervik returns to the big stage for the last time of her collegiate career hoping to get her “revenge.”

By Josh Nacion | March 14, 2012

Cpt. Nick Kimmel looks at a baseball before he throws the first pitch in the ASU game against Utah Valley on March 13. Kimmel, a Purple Heart Marine, and several other Marines were honored before the Sun Devils’ 9–0 victory over the Wolverines. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Marines honored prior to Sun Devils' shutout win

Coming off a few weeks of rest because of a tweaked shoulder, freshman southpaw Adam McCreery pitched four scoreless innings for the ASU baseball team on Tuesday.

By Kyle Newman | March 13, 2012

Athletes' academic ineligibility a growing concern

On Tuesday morning, ESPN reported that sophomore center Fab Melo was ruled ineligible by Syracuse to participate in the 2012 NCAA tournament.

By Trevor Paxton | March 13, 2012

Spring practice opens with intensity, energy

Since Todd Graham arrived in Tempe, he has talked about tempo, and if Tuesday’s first spring practice was any indication, the 2012 Sun Devils will operate extremely quickly.

By William Boor | March 13, 2012

Men's rugby notches first victory of season

The men's rugby team avoided a 0-2 start to its season with a victory over Wyoming last Saturday.

By Troy Lopez | March 13, 2012

Giulia Molinaro points down the course in the PING/ASU Invitational on April 2, 2011. Molinaro is averaging her best per-round score of her career and plans to turn professional after this season. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Q&A: Giulia Molinaro discusses her experience at ASU, future

The State Press had a chance to sit down with Giulia Molinaro of the women’s golf team to discuss tfall 2010 and the road ahead of her.

By Justin Janssen | March 13, 2012

Devil Dish: March 14

I’ll never be paid to play a sport (and could possibly be paid to stop trying to play basketball), but I enjoy challenging myself physically and consider myself athletic.

By Devin McIntyre | March 13, 2012

March Madness offers most exciting month in sports

It’s March Madness once again, and this year, just like every other March, anything can happen once the first of 67 games tips off Tuesday.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Robinson, Calipari deserve national end-of-season awards

With the NCAA tournament around the corner, it’s time to hand out some awards and honor the best player and coach in college basketball.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Chanse Creekmur protects the ball in a game against USC on Feb. 25. Creekmur is one of seven players in the past three years to transfer or be dismissed from the ASU basketball program. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Despite poor recruiting, future remains bright for men’s basketball

Coach Herb Sendek hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to keeping players in Tempe, but next season could be a bounce-back year for the program.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 12, 2012

Kimberly Brandon dribbles the ball in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Brandon was the Sun Devils’ leading scorer this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball loses to Stanford in defensive struggle

Stanford beat ASU 52–43 in a defensive struggle Friday and took home the Pac-12 tournament title on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 12, 2012

SAM ROSENBAUM | The State Press Kali Bennett looks to pass in a game against Utah on Jan. 21. After being named to the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team and setting multiple school records, Bennett is The State Press’ pick for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball Pac-12 end of season awards

At the end of the Pac-12 season, here are some awards to honor the best players in the conference.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 12, 2012

Editorial: Manning mania understandable, but annoying

The speculation as to where Peyton Manning will wind up has reached near-unbearable levels.

By Editorial Board | March 12, 2012

Deven Marrero fields a ground ball in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Marrero returned to action against Long Beach State and looks to contribute more as the Sun Devils face Utah State on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball looks for consistency before Pac-12 opener

Coming off a series win on its first trip outside the Copper State this season, ASU baseball hosts Utah Valley for a two-game set starting Tuesday night at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Devil Dish: March 13

“The Announcement,” which tells the story of Magic Johnson’s battle with HIV, continued ESPN Films’ string of riveting documentaries.

By Kyle Newman | March 12, 2012

Spencer Fletcher looks down the course in the Pac-10 championships on April 27, 2010. Fletcher and the Sun Devils struggled and finished in last place at the Southern Highlands Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Men’s golf finishes last in Las Vegas

In perhaps the most elite invitational of the collegiate golf season, the ASU men’s golf team didn’t step up to the challenge.

By Justin Janssen | March 12, 2012

Zachary Scarano is an advocate for the ASU’s club sports receiving more funding for necessary expenses. The lacrosse team, a perennial contender for a national championship, only received $12,900 to cover expenditures like jerseys, registration fees and equipment last season. (Photo by Brendan Capria)

Lack of funding hampers club sports

The disparity between ASU’s sports clubs and their governing body is expanding, and it’s taking its toll on the teams.

By Brendan Capria | March 12, 2012

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