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LOVE FOR THE GAME: ASU sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil celebrates after a point during a match. The 2010 Pac-10 All-Freshman Honorable Mention inductee said she enjoys the intensity and competition as a member of the Sun Devil volleyball team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: Danica Mendivil on season goals, life after volleyball

Mendivil sat down with the State Press to talk about her time at ASU so far.

By Edmund Hubbard | November 1, 2011

LAST STAND: ASU senior soccer players (from left to right) Kari Shane, Kate Sangster, Nicole Acosta, Sierra Cook and redshirt juniors Courtney Giovanni and Courtney Tinnin pose with Sparky before a game. All but Tinnin will play their final games as Sun Devils on Friday against UA. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Careers end for five soccer seniors

Friday ends the 2011 season for the ASU soccer team.

By Justin Janssen | November 1, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 2

The NCAA is much more greedy and deceptive than Al Capone’s gangsters ever were.NCAA, college sports, Bobby Rush, Al Capone, Congress, Mafia

By Kyle Newman | November 1, 2011

TURNING PRO: Ex-ASU golfer Carlota Ciganda sinks a putt during the PING/ASU Invitational earlier in the year. Ciganda is still adjusting to life away from the team after leaving a year early to start her professional career. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Ciganda adjusting to life away from ASU golf

Former ASU golfer Carlota Ciganda dominated in college but is still getting used to the pros.

By John McKelvey III | October 31, 2011

Devil Dish: Nov. 1

Length of New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries’s marriage to Kim Kardashian: 72 and dead.

By Josh Nacion | October 31, 2011

ALL DRESSED UP: ASU junior quarterback Brock Osweiler answers questions at Monday’s press conference dressed up as coach Dennis Erickson, all the way down to the white hair, visor and championship ring. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Osweiler dresses as Erickson for Halloween

To celebrate Halloween, the 20-year-old Osweiler dressed up as his 64-year-old coach.

By Tyler Emerick | October 31, 2011

PULLING EVEN: ASU forward David Jantzie scores a backhand goal against Central Oklahoma on Saturday. The Sun Devils avoided a weekend sweep with a 7-3 win on Saturday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey avoids sweep by Central Oklahoma

The No. 4 ASU Hockey team overcame problematic setbacks from No. 19 Central Oklahoma.

By John McKelvey III | October 31, 2011

NOT JUST A SCRIMMAGE: ASU redshirt junior Levi Cooper stares down a teammate during a wrestle-off last year. This year’s edition showcased a healthy Cooper and several up-and-coming freshmen. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Starting spots contested at Wrestle-Offs

The ASU wrestling season unofficially began on Friday night with the Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs.

By Kyle Newman | October 31, 2011

Slideshow: ASU Club Hockey 2011-2012

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By photoed | October 30, 2011

DUE CREDIT: Former ASU football coach Frank Kush points to the crowd before receiving the Lott IMPACT Award during halftime of the ASU-Colorado football game on Saturday. Kush was recognized with the lifetime achievement award for his success as a coach and his influence among his associates. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Kush receives lifetime achievement award

The legendary coach was presented with a lifetime achievement award from the Lott IMPACT Trophy at halftime of Saturday's game.

By William Boor | October 30, 2011

Then-freshman Shelby Houlihan closes in on the finish line during the Pac-12 Cross-Country Championships on Saturday. Houlihan’s second-place finish this weekend secured her spot in the indoor championships. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook/The State Press)

Houlihan snags eighth in Pac-12 Championship Meet

The women’s cross-country team was able to keep their dreams of competing in the NCAAs alive.

By Danny Shapiro | October 30, 2011

EMPTY-HANDED: ASU redshirt sophomore Ashley Kastl drills a spike during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to Stanford on Oct. 22. The Sun Devils were unable to pull out a victory during their Washington road trip, despite playing No. 10 UW to five sets. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Wash. schools too much for volleyball

ASU was just two points away from an upset.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 30, 2011

SAVING THE DAY: ASU senior forward Sierra Cook winds up for the game-winning goal during the Sun Devils’ win over Washington on Sunday. Cook’s tally gave ASU a victory on the last home game of the season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer salvages Senior Night win, falls to Wash. St.

With time winding down for the ASU soccer team on Senior Night, a senior scored the game-winning goal for ASU.

By Justin Janssen | October 30, 2011

MUCH BETTER: Junior running back Cameron Marshall crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Sun Devils’ 48-14 win over the Buffaloes on Saturday. Marshall rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns after using the team’s bye week to rest an ankle injury. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Marshall bounces back, leads football in win

The first seven games took their toll on Cameron Marshall. | Slideshow inside |

By Greg Dillard | October 30, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 31

Baseball reminded us fans just why it’s so exciting last Thursday in Game Six of the 2011 World Series.

By Greg Dillard | October 30, 2011

STILL THE WRONG FOOT: Colorado senior quarterback Tyler Hansen begins his throwing motion during the Buffaloes’ 48-14 loss to the Sun Devils on Saturday. CU coach Jon Embree expressed dissatisfaction at some of his players’ complacency despite being 0-5 in their first season in the Pac-12. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

CU still winless in first year of Pac-12 play

While the Buffaloes continue to say all the right things, their on-field performance tells a different story.

By William Boor | October 30, 2011

Football dominates Colorado, becomes bowl eligible

The No. 21 Sun Devils used four first half touchdowns and forced five turnovers to blow out visiting Colorado 48-14 in front of a Homecoming crowd | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | October 29, 2011

Robinson well-rested after bye

Bye weeks benefit players in different ways.

By Greg Dillard | October 29, 2011

Podcast: Looking at the Colorado matchup

Tyler Emerick, Greg Dillard, and Will Boor talk about this weekend's homecoming game against Colorado.

By State Press Staff | October 28, 2011

CENTER OF ATTENTION: Redshirt junior Darius Terry laughs with his teammates while the men’s cross-country team works on abs during a practice. ASU cross-country is set to host the first-ever Pac-12 Championships on Saturday at the Wigwam Golf Course. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Cross-country hosts first Pac-12 Championships

For ASU cross-country, Saturday's Pac-12 Championship meet is one of great hype and anticipation.

By Danny Shapiro | October 27, 2011

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