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Joanna Smith prepares to return a serve in a match against Sacramento State on March 2. Smith and the Sun Devils were unable to find sustained success on the court when they lost to Stanford and Cal last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis falls to Stanford, Cal on road trip

The Sun Devils played Stanford on Friday and California on Sunday, losing 7–0 in both contests.

By Devin McIntyre | April 2, 2012

Hillary Bach throws a pitch in a game against New Mexico State on March 11. Bach is 15-0 with a 1.13 ERA. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils split series with Ducks

The rain in Eugene, Ore., dampened the No. 5 ASU softball team’s momentum in a series that left both teams one win better and one loss worse than they had been before this weekend.

By John McKelvey III | April 1, 2012

The Sun Devils warm up before the first spring scrimmage Saturday at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

First scrimmage shows improvement needed

Despite the announcers and regular season jerseys, it was apparent Saturday’s scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium was the first of the season.

By William Boor | April 1, 2012

Anna Kertes plays defense in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Kertes scored four first-half goals in ASU’s loss to Stanford. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo ties single-season wins record against Spartans

The ASU water polo team fell to No. 2 Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif., on Saturday, but came back with a win Sunday against No. 10 San Jose State in San Jose, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | April 1, 2012

Devil Dish: April 2

One significant change I can’t help but notice is that women’s sports are starting to get more coverage and publicity.

By John McKelvey III | April 1, 2012

Women’s golf finishes second in PING/ASU Invitational

In their lone home invitational, the ASU women’s golf team started strong and finished on a tear, placing second with a plus-17 score of 869.

By Justin Janssen | April 1, 2012

Ducks complete upset bid with sweep of Sun Devils

On a cold, rainy weekend in Eugene, Ore., No. 14 ASU managed just four runs in three games en route to being swept by No. 23 Oregon.

By Kyle Newman | April 1, 2012

Mike Bercovici throws a pass in ASU’s scrimmage at Sun Devil Stadium Saturday. Bercovici is one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Quarterback position unclear after first scrimmage

Each quarterback had his fair share of highs and lows during Saturday’s scrimmage, but it’s clear there is plenty of work left to do.

By Master Tesfatsion | April 1, 2012

Pinnick sets career high at Jim Click Multis

The ASU track and field team sent only four athletes to Tucson for the Jim Click Multis, but one of the Sun Devils came away with a record-setting performance.

By Danny Shapiro | April 1, 2012

Women’s golf to host lone home invitational of season

The ASU women’s golf team hopes for a little home-course advantage when they host the annual ASU/Ping Invitational on March 30 to April 1.

By Justin Janssen | March 29, 2012

Haley Steele hit the ball in a game against UA on March 25. Steele and the Sun Devils are traveling to Oregon where temperatures are expected to be in the 40s. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball prepares for No.17 Oregon, cold weather

When the Sun Devils make the trek to Oregon, they will take on a team that will have played five games in six days.

By John McKelvey III | March 29, 2012

Leighann Sahagun hits the ball in a meet against Sacramento State on March 2. Sahagun and the Sun Devils are prepared to face their toughest competition of the season this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tennis prepares for tough challenge at Stanford, Cal

Facing their toughest competition of the season, the ASU women’s tennis team plays Stanford and California this weekend.

By Devin McIntyre | March 29, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams has the third lowest ERA in the Pac-12 at 1.11. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball travels to Oregon for three-game road set

ASU baseball views its upcoming three-game set with Oregon as a chance to begin to distinguish itself from the rest of the Pac-12 contenders.

By Kyle Newman | March 29, 2012

Devil Dish: March 30

There is no Cinderella team in the Final Four this year, and it feels surprisingly nice.

By Danny Shapiro | March 29, 2012

Tim Esmay argues a call in a game against Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night. Esmay’s Sun Devils gave up 18 hits in their loss to the Titans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils split series with Fullerton

After ASU’s 1–0 dog fight victory over Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday, the Titans struck back Wednesday night with a decisive 9–5 victory over the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | March 28, 2012

Ianeta Hutchinson makes a save in a game against San Diego State on March 3. Hutchinson and the Sun Devils are anticipating tough games against Stanford and San Jose State this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Water polo to focus on offense during road trip

The Sun Devils will hit the road this weekend to play Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif., and San Jose State in San Jose, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | March 28, 2012

Jamal Miles runs downfield in a game against UA on Nov. 19. Miles is one of the few receivers who is returning with significant experience. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Ross, Miles to lead young receivers

The quarterback competition at ASU has garnered the majority of the attention during spring practices, but once a starter is named, he will need someone to throw the ball to.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

Devil Dish: March 29

Opening Day is one of the most exciting days in baseball.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 28, 2012

Track to send four athletes to Jim Click Multis

The ASU track team will send its multi-event athletes to Tucson this weekend to compete in the Jim Click Multis.

By Danny Shapiro | March 28, 2012

ASU president Michael Crow announced at a press conference Wednesday morning in Tempe that Steve Patterson will be replacing Lisa Love as the vice president of athletics. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Patterson replaces Love as vice president of University athletics

Steve Patterson, the chief operating officer of Sun Devil athletics and managing director of the Sun Devil Sports Group can now add a few more titles to his resume.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

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