Sports

Turning to stats to explain empty seats

Don’t be a sheep, and don’t let Scottsdale and Mill distract you.

By Elijah Grasser | August 29, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 30

Remember that these expectations don't fall upon us often.

By Danny Shapiro | August 29, 2011

Defensive player Kari Shane fights for the ball against a South

Soccer hangs on against South Carolina

If the match between ASU and South Carolina were just a couple seconds longer, the Gamecocks would have scored and sent the game to overtime.

By Justin Janssen | August 28, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 29

For Arsenal Football Club, the end came during 90 short minutes on a Sunday afternoon

By Elijah Grasser | August 28, 2011

IT TAKES TWO: Sophomore setter Sarah McGaffin (21) lobs the ball for junior middle blocker Erica Wilson during the Sun Devils’ win over Denver on Friday. Wilson received tournament MVP honors for her performance over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Volleyball wins two at Sheraton Classic

The Sun Devils had a successful tournament, winning two out of three games.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 28, 2011

ROLLING STONE: ASU junior Giulia Molinaro putts during the PING/ASU Invitational in April. Molinaro spent the summer playing in tournaments around the world, as well as visiting her family in Kenya. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Golf’s Molinaro competes abroad over summer

ASU junior golfer Guilia Molinaro retains that the mindset of a traveler is beneficial.

By John McKelvey III | August 28, 2011

Bercovici named backup QB

Dennis Erickson gave the nod, for the time being, to Mike Bercovici.

By William Boor | August 28, 2011

POSITION BATTLE: Freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Marcus Washington during Saturday’s scrimmage. Head coach Dennis Erickson has yet to decide whether Bercovici or redshirt freshman Taylor Kelly will be the no. 2 quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Preparations for UC Davis under way

With the season opener just six days away, ASU is well underway with game preparation.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

Devil Dish: Aug. 26

Shootings, brawls, beatings: three words not usually associated with preseason football.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

CHARGING AHEAD: ASU sophomore defender Jasmine Roth move the ball up the left side in the Sun Devils 7-0 win over NAU on Aug. 19. Roth and the Sun Devils will face South Carolina on Sunday. (Photo by Eli Grasser)

Soccer ready for first challenge after layover

Nine days after tying a school record with seven goals, the ASU women’s soccer team will get their first major test of the season when they take on South Carolina.

By Justin Janssen | August 25, 2011

HANG TIME: ASU sophomore outside hitter Danica Mendivil (right) leaps to spike the ball over a UA defender in last year’s Oct. 29 meeting against the Wildcats. The volleyball team will begin their season by hosting the Sheraton Classic this weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball looks for better start than last year

This weekend’s tournament is a great opportunity to start off the season with some wins.

By Edmund Hubbard | August 25, 2011

Lever’s No. 12 to be retired

ASU Athletics announced Monday the men’s basketball team will retire Lafayette “Fat” Lever’s No. 12 during the Jan. 28 home game against Washington State.

By Josh Nacion | August 24, 2011