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FALLING BACK: Senior Michelle Brycki tracks down the ball during a match against Iowa State last January. Despite starting the meet strong, the Sun Devils dropped all of their matches on Saturday at the ITA Southwestern Regional Championships. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Tennis falters at ITA Regional

The weekend in San Diego proved to be disappointing for the ASU tennis team.

By Devin McIntyre | October 24, 2011

UNDER PRESSURE: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler attempts to escape from Missouri redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Michael Sam in the Sun Devils’ 37-30 overtime win over the Tigers. Coach Dennis Erickson said that Osweiler has improved noticeably in the pocket over the season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Osweiler still maturing from Illinois defeat

The adjustments Osweiler has made from week to week have the quarterback constantly improving in the eyes of his coaches.

By Tyler Emerick | October 24, 2011

PERSEVERANCE: ASU sophomore Laura Blanco takes a practice swing during media day earlier this year. Blanco fought off back spasms to come back in the third round and help the Sun Devils secure a 10th-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Women’s golf grabs 10th in Tenn.

In their final tournament of the fall season, the No. 9 ASU women’s golf team finally conquered one of its biggest problems.

By John McKelvey III | October 24, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 25

While the naïve sports fan would believe sporting events are televised for appeal, they would be wrong.

By William Boor | October 24, 2011

GOOD START: ASU and UNLV swimmers dive at the start of a backstroke race during the Sun Devils’ season opener against the Rebels on Saturday at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex. An ASU swimmer finished first in all the women’s events. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Emmons)

Women’s dive shines in season opener

The women’s swim and dive team opened their season with a win against UNLV 197-100 on Saturday

By Josh Nacion | October 23, 2011

ON THE ICE: Captain Colin Hekle defends Oklahoma sophomore Alex Jacobs during the ASU Club Hockey team’s 6-3 win over the Sooners on Oct. 22. The Sun Devils swept the Sooners for the first time in school history. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Club hockey sweeps Oklahoma

In two physical games the No. 4 ASU Club Hockey team stormed past No. 7 Oklahoma.

By John McKelvey III | October 23, 2011

STILL GROUNDED: Redshirt sophomore libero Caitlyn Murphy reaches for a dig during the third set of the Sun Devils’ 3-1 loss to No. 5 Stanford on Saturday. Despite defeating Colorado last weekend, the Sun Devils are 1-13 in their last 14 games. (Photo by Elijah Grasser)

Cal, Stanford too much for Volleyball

ASU played neck and neck with both No. 5 Stanford and No. 2 Cal all weekend, but ultimately dropped both games.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 23, 2011

Offense solid at basketball scrimmage

Herb Sendek wasn’t watching Saturday’s scrimmage at Wells Fargo Arena on the bench.

By Master Tesfatsion | October 23, 2011

FENCED OFF: Sophomore forward Devin Marshall dribbles the ball downfield during the Sun Devils’ 2-1 overtime loss to the Trojans. ASU was eliminated from playoff contention after losing to UCLA and USC over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer eliminated from playoff contention

With the ASU soccer team two games under .500, it faced a do-or-die situation in Los Angeles.

By Justin Janssen | October 23, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 24

I was wrong about Tim Tebow.

By Josh Nacion | October 23, 2011

Devil Dish: Oct. 21

ESPN gets on my nerves. Or at least its producers do.

By Tyler Emerick | October 20, 2011

SPREADING OUT: Senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad (ball) outruns USC defensive end Nick Perry (8) during the Sun Devils’ 43-22 win over the Trojans. Coach Dennis Erickson said one of ASU’s strengths is the number of receivers involved on offense. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler praised for ability to spread ball around

Not a lot of attention has been made of Brock Osweiler’s ability to evenly distribute the ball.

By William Boor | October 20, 2011

Women’s golf heads to Pac-12/SEC Challenge

The Pac-12/SEC Challenge will prove which conference is the best in women’s collegiate golf.

By John McKelvey III | October 20, 2011

LAST SHOT: Senior forward Sierra Cook winds up for a shot against Missouri goalkeeper McKenzie Sauerwein during the Tigers’ 1-0 win over the Sun Devils. ASU would likely need to win out for the season in order to qualify for the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer seeks to even record against LA schools

The ASU women’s soccer team is at the point in the season where it has to win.

By Justin Janssen | October 20, 2011

LINING UP: The ASU swim and dive team works out during Thursday’s practice. The Sun Devils are set to open their season at home against UNLV on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Swim and dive opens at home against UNLV

ASU swim and dive gets to check their progress in their first meet against UNLV at home.

By Josh Nacion | October 20, 2011

Video: Sun Devil hockey prepares for No. 8 Sooners

After a split with No. 1 Lindenwood the Sun Devils face a tough test with the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | October 20, 2011

RALLYING TOGETHER: Several ASU volleyball players celebrate after a point during the third game of the Sun Devils’ Nov. 7 match against UCLA. After a close loss to No. 2 Cal on Oct. 1, the Sun Devils believe they can upset the Bears and No. 5 Stanford over the weekend. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball welcomes No. 2 Cal, No. 5 Stanford

ASU faces a challenge this weekend when they face 2nd ranked Cal and 5th ranked Stanford.

By Edmund Hubbard | October 20, 2011

Tennis heads to Regionals

The Sun Devils compete in the ITA Regional Championships in San Diego, Calif. starting Thursday.

By Devin McIntyre | October 19, 2011

Cardinals’ Pujols needs to get the contract he deserves

The Cardinals owe their current position in the Fall Classic to the efforts of Albert Pujols.

By Kyle Newman | October 19, 2011

Rebecca Ejdervik (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Swim and dive eye return to nationals

As for the ASU swim and dive program, it retains nine heading into the 2011-12 season.

By Josh Nacion | October 19, 2011

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