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STILL THE LEADER: ASU coach Dennis Erickson leads the Sun Devil football team heading onto the field through the Pat Tillman Tunnel against USC on Sept. 24. Erickson said he remains focused for ASU’s rivalry game against UA on Saturday, despite hearing rumors regarding his job security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Erickson focuses on UA, ignores job rumors

Dennis Erickson responded Monday to questions about his job security.

By Tyler Emerick | November 15, 2011

TOUGH CAMPAIGN: ASU sophomore forward Devin Marshall handles the ball during the Sun Devils’ 1-0 win over Washington on Oct. 30. Plagued with injuries all season, the ASU soccer team finished their 2011 campaign 8-11 and missed the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer falls short of preseason goals

ASU’s season ended earlier than they anticipated.

By Justin Janssen | November 15, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 15

Our major sports enjoy a parity rarely seen in the rest of the world.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2011

TAKE TWO: ASU sophomore wing Keala King drives inside against Montana State sophomore forward Shawn Reid during the Sun Devils’ win on Friday. ASU looks to go 2-0 when the take on Pepperdine at home on Tuesday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball hosts Pepperdine after sloppy start

Overall improvement is the theme following Friday’s victory over Montana State.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 14, 2011

Slideshow: 2011-12 wrestling season in photos

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By Aaron Lavinsky | November 14, 2011

TICKET PUNCHED: ASU freshman Shelby Houlihan takes off her running spikes after the Pac-12 Championships in October. Houlihan’s performance at the NCAA West Regionals on Saturday helped the Sun Devil women make Nationals. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Houlihan pushes women’s cross-country to Nationals

The ASU women's cross-country team joined Houlihan and earned an at-large bid at Nationals.

By Danny Shapiro | November 14, 2011

AIR ATTACK: ASU sophomore Alden Darby (4) dives to make a tackle while junior safety Keelan Johnson arrives in support during the Sun Devils’ 29-28 loss to UCLA. The Sun Devil defense gave up an uncharacteristic 503 yards passing during Saturday’s loss to Washington State. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Defense looked vulnerable against WSU

It started in the opening quarter and snowballed from there.

By Greg Dillard | November 14, 2011

STARTING STRONG: ASU senior Eric Starks grapples with Grand Canyon sophomore Justin Martin during the Sun Devils’ 27-16 win over the ‘Lopes on Sunday. ASU swept their first two dual meets of the season after taking down Embry-Riddle the same day. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling holds off GCU, ERAU in home opener

The Sun Devil wrestling team got off to a good start to the duel meet season on Sunday.

By Kyle Newman | November 14, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 14

Now that the UFC has a seven-year contract with Fox, the sky is the limit for MMA.

By Josh Nacion | November 13, 2011

TOO CLOSE: ASU junior guard Trent Lockett reaches for a layup during the Sun Devils’ victory over Montana State on Friday. ASU let MSU come roaring back in the second half, but managed to escape with the win. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball squeezes by Montana State

This surely wasn’t the way ASU men’s basketball pictured its season opener.

By Master Tesfatsion | November 13, 2011

STRONG START: Junior guard Micaela Pickens looks to pass from behind the arc during the Sun Devils comfortable 66-46 victory over UC Riverside on Friday. With the overtime win over Colorado State on Sunday, ASU improved to 2-0. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball clears UC Riverside, CSU

The ASU women’s basketball team started the season the right way.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 13, 2011

KEEPING MARYLAND AFLOAT: The ASU and UCLA women’s swim teams pose together for a photo after their swim meet on Friday. The two teams joined many other schools across the nation in a movement to protest the University of Maryland’s action to cut the Terrapins’ swim and dive program. (Photo courtesy of Trevor Ransdell)

Swim downs UCLA for first time since 2001

The Sun Devils began Veteran’s Day weekend defeating No. 25 UCLA.

By Josh Nacion | November 13, 2011

FIRST SWEEP: ASU redshirt sophomore Ashley Kastl spikes the ball against her opposite number during the Sun Devils’ win over Colorado on Friday. ASU defeated both Pac-12 foes over the weekend for the first time this season. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Volleyball fends off Utah, Colorado at home

Unlike the last three matches, ASU beat Utah in five sets.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 13, 2011

Halliday keeps WSU’s bowl hopes alive

This may be Washington State’s most impressive win of the season

By William Boor | November 13, 2011

Podcast: Sun Devils hungry to win at Washington State

Listen to our football beat writers Tyler Emerick, Greg Dillard and William Boor discuss the ASU football team’s disappointing loss to UCLA, its trip to Pullman and whether or not it will still play in the Pac-12 title game.

By State Press Staff | November 9, 2011

Sun Devil hockey travels to Michigan for four games

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | November 9, 2011

Wrestling opens home season

The ASU wrestling team play host to Embry-Riddle and Grand Canyon University.

By Kyle Newman | November 9, 2011

FRESH LEGS: ASU freshman guard Promise Amukamara goes up for a layup during the Sun Devils’ exhibition win against Azusa Pacific. ASU’s freshman shone during the exhibition, and will have a chance to make an impact again against UC Riverside. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball faces UC Riverside

It’s the first game of the season for a new-look ASU women’s basketball team.

By Elijah Grasser | November 9, 2011

FIGHTING FORWARD: ASU junior Caroline Kuczynski takes a breath during a butterfly race against Wisconsin last Saturday. The Sun Devils begin their Pac-12 season against UCLA, USC and Miami divers on Veterans Day weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Competition rises for swim as Pac-12 meets begin

ASU will begin Pac-12 play against USC and UCLA on Veteran’s Day weekend

By Josh Nacion | November 9, 2011

NO ROOM: ASU redshirt senior Bo Moos kneels on the sideline after the Sun Devils’ 29-28 loss to UCLA on Saturday. ASU will likely have to win out in order to reach the Pac-12 title game. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football faces must-win game against WSU

Likely needing UCLA to lose once and themselves to win out, the Sun Devils (6-3, 4-2 Pac-12) travel to Washington State

By Tyler Emerick | November 9, 2011

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