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Joey DeMichele rounds third base after hitting a home run in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 25. DeMichele and the Sun Devils fell to Saint Mary’s in extra innings Sunday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball wins three of four in Coca-Cola Classic

The No. 11 Sun Devils left 16 runners on base and lost to St. Mary’s 4–3 in 11 innings in the finale of the Coca-Cola Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | March 4, 2012

Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational

Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.

By John McKelvey III | March 4, 2012

Devil Dish: March 5

Kobe Bryant has played at an exceptional level since he started wearing a “Phantom of the Opera”-esque protective mask.

By Josh Nacion | March 4, 2012

Water polo opens MPSF play with win over Aztecs

The ASU water polo team won its first home game of the season against San Diego State on Saturday.

By Farrah Wade | March 4, 2012

Women’s basketball tops rival UA to end regular season

At the end of the second half, coach Joseph Anders raised his fists in victory. The Sun Devils beat the Wildcats on the road, 70–63.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 4, 2012

Track expects national bids for Happe, Nettey

Redshirt sophomore Nick Happe and junior Christabel Nettey look to have cemented their positions in next weekend's indoor championships.

By Danny Shapiro | March 4, 2012

Joey DeMichele rounds first base in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. DeMichele tied a career-high five RBI in Thursday’s victory over Saint Louis. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Rodgers, DeMichele lead Sun Devils to win in Coca-Cola Classic

Behind a four-hit complete game by Brady Rodgers, the Sun Devils cruised by Saint Louis 9–1 in the opening game of the Coca-Cola Classic at Surprise Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 1, 2012

Devil Dish: March 2

In the new HBO series “Luck,” Nick Nolte plays a veteran horse trainer at the Santa Anita racetrack.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 1, 2012

Justin Upton works on his swing at batting practice on Monday. Upton and the Diamondbacks are working hard during spring training in hopes of repeating the success the club had last season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Diamondbacks ready to defend division title

Last year’s improbable pennant run was a blast for Diamondbacks’ faithful, but rest assured — Arizona fans haven't seen anything yet.

By Kyle Newman | March 1, 2012

Men’s rugby takes on No. 1 BYU in season opener

The Sun Devils will attempt to open the regular season with an upset win over No. 1 BYU.

By Troy Lopez | March 1, 2012

Brianna Gades performs a floor routine in a meet against Utah on Feb. 12. Gades and the Sun Devils are the most improved team in the country from last season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Most improved team in nation takes on Huskies

The Gym Devils continue their road campaign Friday night when they travel to Seattle for a dual meet against the No. 25 Washington Huskies.

By Gian Demano | March 1, 2012

Water polo eager to play in front of home crowd

This weekend will prove to be an exciting one as the ASU water polo team hosts its first home game of the season.

By Farrah Wade | March 1, 2012

Pitcher balances fatherhood, grad school

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with school work? One ASU student has you beat. ASU pitcher Adrian Gomez is a father, husband, graduate student and division one athlete.

By Tiana Chavez | March 1, 2012

Softball takes on tough competition in invitational

After an air of optimism last weekend, the No. 5 ASU softball team prepares for pesky competition in the Wilson/DeMarini Invitational.

By John McKelvey III | February 29, 2012

Cal’s Justine Hartman (40) boxes out for a rebound in a game against the Sun Devils on Feb. 4. At 22-7 on the season, Cal is almost guaranteed an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Stanford remains atop Pac-12 power rankings

With one weekend of regular season play left, this is where the Pac-12 teams rank.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 29, 2012

Carrick Felix sizes up a defender in a game against Colorado on Feb. 11 . Felix missed the past several games because of an illness, but is expected to return against UA on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils look to spoil Wildcats’ postseason hopes

Even with a losing record, the ASU men’s basketball team has something to play for Sunday: Beat the Wildcats.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

Washington’s Abdul Gaddy (0) defends the lane against Chris Colvin in a game Jan. 26. Washington is one of the few Pac-12 teams likely to be selected for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball end of season Pac-12 awards

Here’s who The State Press thinks should get the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the Pac-12.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

Track sends several athletes to Last Chance Meets

The ASU indoor track and field team will compete for the final time before the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend at the Last Chance Meets.

By Danny Shapiro | February 29, 2012

Olivia Major looks to pass in a game against Colorado on Jan. 19. Major and the Sun Devils look to take home the Territorial Cup on Saturday in Tucson. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s hoops looks to finish season strong in Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils want to start off the most important month of the college basketball season on the right note.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 29, 2012

Stan Gautier studies the lie of the green in a practice on Nov. 4, 2011. Gautier and the Sun Devils were unable to muster a bounce-back performance in the North Ranch Intercollegiate Classic last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Men’s golf continues downward spiral

Looking to bounce back from a disheartening performance in San Diego, the ASU men’s golf team returned to California, where they fell into a bigger funk.

By Justin Janssen | February 29, 2012

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