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Levi Cooper wrestles against Grand Canyon on Nov. 13 at ASU. Cooper improved to 20-7 last weekend with a pair of victories at the Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling loses to Old Dominion, North Dakota State

The ASU wrestling team walked away from the Virginia Duels in Hampton, Va., this weekend with two losses.

By Kyle Newman | January 16, 2012

Senior forward Kali Bennett puts up a shot against Oregon on Saturday. Bennett finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-49 victory over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball prevails in defensive struggle

ASU won a defensive struggle to get another conference win.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 16, 2012

Senior Michelle Brycki returns the ball during the 17th annual Thunderbird Invitational in Tempe on Nov. 4. Brycki beat Duke’s Mary Clayton on the singles court during the Freeman Memorial Tennis Championships in Las Vegas last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tennis battles back at Las Vegas tournament

It wasn’t easy, but the ASU women’s tennis team found success at the Freeman Memorial Tennis Championships in Las Vegas, NV.

By Devin McIntyre | January 16, 2012

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men’s basketball

The ASU men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 16, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 17

Like the players they teach, coaches in the NFL have short life expectancies with the teams they operate

By Justin Janssen | January 16, 2012

Trent Lockett's ankle is examined on the court by a trainer and coach Herb Sendek after he injured it with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Sendek told reporters during the postgame press conference that Lockett's x-ray results came back negative and that Lockett had badly sprained his ankle. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Creekmur step up in win for men's basketball

The Arizona State men’s basketball team pulled out another short-handed Pac-12 victory defeating Oregon State 76-66 at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 15, 2012

Trent Lockett drives the lane against New Mexico Nov. 18. Lockett and the Sun Devils took on the Oregon Ducks last night at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU basketball unable to overcome early deficit

The Arizona State men’s basketball team fell in an early hole and couldn’t dig its way out, losing to Oregon 67–58.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 12, 2012

Janae Fulcher looks to shoot against Oregon State Jan. 12. The Sun Devils lost 56-51 to the Oregon State Beavers Thursday night in Corvallis, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball falls 56-51 to Oregon State

Then OSU battled back in the second to take the game in the closing seconds.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 12, 2012

Gerell Robinson breaks a tackle during the Territorial Cup on Nov. 19. Robinson accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Robinson, Parker accept all-star invitations

Gerell Robinson has accepted an invitation to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, while Colin Parker accepted an invite to play in the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game.

By William Boor and Tyler Emerick | January 12, 2012

Tennis ready to return to courts, start spring season

The ASU women’s tennis team is back on the courts after a short winter break.

By Devin McIntyre | January 12, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 13

The reason we’re not on the field, other than genetics, is the time and preparation the athlete has dedicated to the sport.

By Devin McIntyre | January 12, 2012

Wrestling looks to improve at Virginia Duals

Looking to get the season back on track, the ASU wrestling team will compete in the 32nd Virginia Duals this Friday and Saturday in Hampton, Va.

By Kyle Newman | January 12, 2012

Mikayla Gilbert of the Sun Devils’ women’s rugby team drives up field in a January 2011 match against UCLA. (Photo courtesy of ASU WRFC)

Field hockey, women's rugby begin semester with high hopes

Field hockey will attempt to defend a tournament title this semester, and women's rugby will get a fresh start after last season's tough ending.

By Troy Lopez | January 12, 2012

Garth Gerhart selected to Senior Bowl

The ASU football team’s captain Garth Gerhart accepted an invitation Wednesday to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., in preparation for the NFL draft.

By Tyler Emerick | January 11, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 12

Steve Nash has always been loyal to his teammates, and even with the recent struggles of the Phoenix Suns, there’s not going to be any difference.

By Gian Demano | January 11, 2012

Olivia Major protects the ball in a game against USC Jan. 5. The Sun Devils are looking for Major to contribute offensively in their upcoming games against Oregon and Oregon State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops to try new offensive schemes

The ASU women’s basketball team prepares to face Oregon State and Oregon on the road.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 11, 2012

Chris Colvin splits two defenders for a layup against Nevada Dec. 7. Colvin and the Sun Devils look to repeat last season’s sweep of Oregon. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball faces stiff Ducks defense

ASU’s offense against Oregon on Thursday will look very different than it did on Dec. 21 against Fresno State.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 11, 2012

Tough schedule in store this year for ASU's men's rugby team

The ASU men's rugby team returns to the field after missing the playoffs last season. They look to make-up for the missed shot at a national championship last season.

By Troy Lopez | January 11, 2012

Q&A: Mike Norvell

The State Press had a chance to sit down with Mike Norvell and discuss his decision to join the ASU coaching staff as well as his plans for the Sun Devil offense.

By William Boor | January 10, 2012

Devil Dish: Jan. 11

Shane Doan recorded his first career hat trick in his 16th NHL season just before the final buzzer, locking away the Coyotes’ 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders.

By Farrah Wade | January 10, 2012

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