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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

Women’s basketball on bubble for NCAA tournament

After last weekend, the Sun Devils are now ranked No. 6 in the Pac-12 with 18 wins.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 29, 2012

Max Rossiter defends the plate in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Rossiter said right-handed pitcher Brady Rodgers is the best pitcher he’s ever worked with. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball ready for Coca-Cola Classic

ASU will take on Saint Louis on Thursday, Northern Illinois on Friday, Winthrop on Saturday and St. Mary’s on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | February 29, 2012

Tennis focused on getting back on track

After a short week of practice, the ASU women’s tennis team is ready to face Sacramento State and Saint Mary’s College in Tempe this weekend.

By Devin McIntyre | February 29, 2012

Devil Dish: March 1

Is the combine the most captivating and entertaining thing on television? No. However, there is something about athletic feats and achievements that seems to captivate viewers and fans.

By William Boor | February 29, 2012

UA dominating Territorial Cup on, off the court

The Territorial Cup is becoming increasingly one-sided, and that’s not good news if you’re an ASU fan.

By Kyle Newman | February 29, 2012

Cal, Washington top Pac-12 power rankings

With one week left in the regular season, here’s a look at how the Pac-12 stacks up at this point in the season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 29, 2012

Tennis beats Boise, upset by Pepperdine in Malibu

The past weekend proved to be disappointing for the No. 21 ASU women’s tennis team after losing to No. 30 Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif.

By Devin McIntyre | February 28, 2012

Zac Dalby swims the butterfly in a meet against UA Feb. 11. Coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker expects Dalby to have a breakout performance in the Pac-12 championships. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swim focused on progress in Pac-12 championships

The ASU men’s swim team faces one more test in the Pac-12 Men’s Swim Championships in Long Beach, Calif.

By Josh Nacion | February 28, 2012

Devil Dish: Feb. 29

Spring training marks way more than just the beginning of baseball. It marks the beginning of the good life.

By Troy Lopez | February 28, 2012

Graham, players sit down with students on multi-campus tour

ASU’s new football coach, Todd Graham, wants to gather as much support as he can while the Sun Devils prepare for the 2012 season.

By Josh Nacion | February 28, 2012

Beaté Jones performs a floor routine in a meet against Utah on Feb. 12. After redshirting her junior year, Jones is enjoying her final season in Tempe as the leader of the Gym Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: Beaté Jones on injury, success and future

Redshirt senior gymnast Beaté Jones sat down with The State Press to discuss her journey, her final season, her team’s current success and her future.

By Gian Demano | February 28, 2012

Q&A: Keia Pinnick talks childhood, Olympics

The State Press caught up with junior Keia Pinnick and asked her about everything from her stunt on national television to her Olympic dreams.

By Danny Shapiro | February 28, 2012

Annabelle Carter helps defend the goal in a game against UCLA March 5, 2011. Carter and the Sun Devils were unable to sustain their perfect record at the UC Irvine Invitational last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo finishes seventh, loses first games of season

The ASU water polo team took seventh place at last weekend’s UC Irvine Invitational in Irvine, Calif.

By Farrah Wade | February 27, 2012

Samantha Seaman performs a bar routine event in a meet against Illinois Feb. 19. Seaman and the Sun Devils were unable to overcome the talented lineup of the No. 3 UCLA Bruins. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Sun Devils post solid scores in loss to Bruins

Despite a few troubles, the No. 22 Sun Devils returned home from their loss to No. 3 UCLA with a decent road score and some individual career highs.

By Gian Demano | February 27, 2012

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