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Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan credits Malia’s encouragement as the main source for his success. (Photo courtesy of the Bachynski’s)

Bachynski finds inspiration, motivation from wife

Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan describes his wife as “as close to perfection as you can get,” believing he wouldn’t be half the player he is on the court without her.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 8, 2012

Jada Blackwell dribbles the ball in a game against UTEP on Dec. 28, 2011. The Sun Devils look to snap their two-game losing streak when they visit Utah. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball looks to complete sweeps of Utah, Colorado

The ASU women’s basketball team travels to face Utah and Colorado this weekend. ASU swept these opponents when they visited Tempe last month.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 8, 2012

Beaté Jones performs a routine on the balance beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. The Gym Devils look to sweep the season series against the Wildcats. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gymnastics to face tough competition from Wildcats, Utes

This weekend’s meets against UA and Utah will give the Sun Devils an opportunity to prove they can compete with the best teams in the nation.

By Gian Demano | February 8, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against Wisconsin on Nov. 5, 2011. Ejdervik is one of nine seniors that will be recognized against UA on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim and dive gear up for top-ranked UA

The ASU men’s swim and dive program is gearing up to face its rival Saturday when the Sun Devils host No. 1 UA to close their dual-meet season.

By Josh Nacion | February 8, 2012

Dallas Escobedo prepares to pitch in a game against Texas A&M on May 27, 2011. Escobedo will lead the Sun Devils in their season opener against Western Michigan in the Kajikawa Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball looks to repeat success in Kajikawa Classic

The No. 1 ASU softball team is set to take the field seven times from Thursday to Sunday in the Kajikawa Classic.

By John McKelvey III | February 8, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 9

At 33 years old, Kobe Bryant continues to play basketball as if he's never aged.

By Troy Lopez | February 8, 2012

Deven Marrero squares up for a bunt in a game against UA on Mar. 27, 2011. Marrero is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft by various scouting services. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Marrero headlines talented Sun Devils’ roster

The ASU baseball team will rely heavily on Deven Marrero, along with the other two returners, to provide offensive stability for the No. 17 Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | February 8, 2012

Australian native shines for water polo team

Gaining Kap 7 MPSF Player of the Week honors for her play in the UC Santa Barbara Winter Invite, senior Alicia Brightwell has made quite an impact on the water polo program.

By Farrah Wade | February 7, 2012

Junior pitcher Brady Rodgers fields questions from the media at ASU Baseball Media Day Feb. 7. Rodgers finished the 2011 season with a 9-4 record and expects to be a major part of the team going forward. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Rodgers, Barrett to lead ASU pitching staff

At the top of the ASU baseball team’s pitching staff is a group of veteran arms poised to build off a strong 2011 campaign, but behind the returners is uncertainty.

By Tyler Emerick | February 7, 2012

Laura Blanco putts during practice Jan. 26, 2011. Blanco responded with a solid third round after an inconsistent day two in the Wildcat Invitational. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Women's golf inconsistent at Wildcat Invitational

The ASU women’s golf team fell victim to UA’s significant home-course advantage in the Wildcat Invitational at the Vistoso Golf Club in Tucson.

By Justin Janssen | February 7, 2012

Suggs named NFL Defensive Player of the Year

Former Chandler Hamilton High School and ASU standout Terrell Suggs was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

By Trevor Paxton | February 7, 2012

Six Sun Devils invited to scouting combine

Six ASU football players will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Feb. 22-28.

By William Boor | February 7, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 8

Less people watched the sixth annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl game than the Super Bowl XLVI, but it may have been just as entertaining.

By William Boor | February 7, 2012

Hamilton's relapse unworthy of media attention

Sure, Hamilton is a superstar in every sense of the term, but is a news frenzy really necessary every time he relapses?

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

ASU alumnus Phil Mickelson reacts to a welcoming crowd Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Mickelson headlines list of former Sun Devils in Phoenix Open

For the six former ASU golfers in the Waste Management Phoenix Open, participating in a marquee tournament close to home was a rewarding experience.

By Justin Janssen | February 6, 2012

Jacqueline Cako was one of several Sun Devils to record a victory in Sunday’s win over the University of San Diego. (Photo by Ann Wechter)

Tennis wins tough match over University of San Diego

The Sunday sun beat down on the No. 19 Sun Devils as they charged to a 4–3 victory over No. 35 University of San Diego in Tempe.

By Devin McIntyre | February 6, 2012

Rugby unable to upset top-ranked Cal, falls 59–7

In its Sunday afternoon clash with the No. 1 Cal Golden Bears, the ASU rugby team fell 59–7 to the defending national champions.

By Troy Lopez | February 6, 2012

Kevin Radford grapples with an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford and the Sun Devils came away with a 22–15 victory. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling defeats Stanford in regular season finale

ASU gave the Wells Fargo Arena crowd a glimpse into just how dangerous it can be when it wrestles to its full potential. The Sun Devils defeated the Stanford Cardinal 22–15.

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 6

Maybe it’s time for sports fans to take a little break from the games we love so much and focus on other things.

By Justin Janssen | February 5, 2012

Freshman Austin Quick stares down a putt at practice Nov. 4, 2011. Quick made a hole-in-one on the second day of the Amer Ari Invitational. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)(Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Austin Quick sinks hole-in-one in Hawaii

Freshman Austin Quick swung his club and drilled the ball off the tee. The shot bounced twice and rolled directly into the hole, completing the rare hole-in-one.

By Justin Janssen | February 5, 2012

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