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Loud Environment: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26 in Tempe. The Sun Devils travel to Auburn to play in front of notoriously tough SEC crowds this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball heads to Auburn, SEC territory

ASU travels to Auburn, Ala., this week for a three-game set with the No. 24 Tigers of the Southeastern Conference.

By Tyler Emerick | March 10, 2011

Men's basketball has its season come to an end

ASU’s long and frustrating season came to an end on Thursday night. A feverish attempt at a late comeback came up short and the Sun Devils fell 76-69 in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament.

By Andrew Gruman | March 9, 2011

Women’s hoops advances to second round of Pac-10s

Oregon State forced the ASU women’s basketball team to play to the final seconds of all three of their games this season. And once again, the Sun Devils came through in the clutch.

By Elijah Grasser | March 9, 2011

Water polo prepares for another tough matchup

The No. 2 USC Trojans, who have won 19 straight home games, will be a tough test for the Sun Devils.

By William Boor | March 9, 2011

Taking advantage of a lockout

Summer marks the beginning-of-the-end times for fall’s CBApacolypse, and it’s an existential crisis for sports fans across the country. Can Major League Baseball seize the day?

By Nick Ruland | March 9, 2011

Blue Brothers: ASU freshman Jacqueline Cako takes a backhand swing against Pacific on Feb. 13. The Sun Devils take on No. 5 Duke, the 2009 National Champion, on Thursday in Tempe. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

2009 champion Duke visits tennis at home

Duke’s high ranking adds to the Sun Devils’ excitement and desire to win.

By Nicole Klauss | March 9, 2011

Devil Dish: March 10

The NCAA has nothing to gain and much to lose from seriously penalizing a cash cow.

By Nick Ruland | March 9, 2011

Quick Turnaround: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson lines up for a free throw during the Sun Devils’ 59-54 victory over Oregon State on Saturday. The Sun Devils face the Beavers in the first round of the Pac-10 Tournament on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women's hoops has OSU rematch in first round

This season the women’s Pac-10 Tournament has a new format, and the ASU women’s basketball team heads in with No. 3 seed and a good chance of making it to at least the semifinals.

By Elijah Grasser | March 8, 2011

Favorable momentum: ASU senior guard Rihards Kuksiks shoots over Oregon State redshirt junior forward Kevin McShane during the Sun Devils’ 80-66 victory over the Beavers on Saturday. ASU opens the first round against Oregon on Wednesday, the only Pac-10 team it swept this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Men’s basketball opens Pac-10 tournament against Ducks

While it would take a miracle for the Sun Devils to run the table and seal the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the job now is to show that it can be done.

By Andrew Gruman | March 8, 2011

Devil Dish: March 8

If you’re not already rooting for the Fennville High Blackhawks in the Michigan Class C state championship basketball tournament, you need to hop on the bandwagon immediately.

By Kyle Newman | March 8, 2011

The Little Things: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez awaits the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. After scoring just one run in ten hits against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, the Sun Devils capitalized on scoring opportunities to win the next three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sacrifice runs key for baseball

In Thursday night’s extra inning loss to Cal State Bakersfield, the ASU baseball team repeatedly missed opportunities by not executing sacrifice plays late in the contest.

By Tyler Emerick | March 8, 2011

Waiting to Return: After suffering two ACL injuries in two years, ASU sophomore Nicole Smith is anxiously waiting to make her return to the court. (Photo by Courtesy of Eric Hill)

Q&A: Tennis’ Smith patiently waits to make her return

The State Press recently sat down with Nicole Smith to talk about what her recovery process has been like.

By Nicole Klauss | March 7, 2011

Seven ASU track athletes qualify for nationals

Seven athletes qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships, highlighted by the women’s sprinters.

By Zach Cavanagh | March 7, 2011

Uneven Offense: ASU sophomore attacker Amanda Young looks for an open pass during practice on Feb. 24. The Sun Devils split Saturday’s games with a loss to UCLA and a victory over Cal Baptist. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water Polo’s offense stalls against UCLA

As soon as the game started, the Bruins were ready to go, scoring four first quarter goals for a 4-1 lead at halftime.

By William Boor | March 7, 2011

Women’s golf wins tri-meet over UA, New Mexico

The ASU women’s golf team won their first Triangular Meet, surging past 10th-ranked Arizona and New Mexico at Wigwam Golf Course in Litchfield Park.

By John McKelvey III | March 7, 2011

Road struggles continue for Gym Devils

The Gym Devils again struggled with poise in the lopsided loss to Nebraska, who swept all five individual honors and hit a 49.00 or better on all four events en route to posting a season–high score.

By Kyle Newman | March 7, 2011

PAINTING POTENTIAL: Open Source Project owner Michael Witham admires the artwork of local artist Lalo Cota in his new business that will offer coffee, ideas and good times. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball looks for two straight against Creighton

The No. 7 Sun Devils will aim to duplicate their success against the Bluejays in a rematch Tuesday night at Farrington Stadium.

By Greg Dillard | March 7, 2011

Devil Dish: March 8

Nash has been with the Phoenix Suns for years, and for years the Suns have failed to provide him with the NBA Championship ring he deserves.

By Nicole Klauss | March 7, 2011

Baseball wins three of four one-run games

Every game the No. 11 Sun Devils played was decided by one run, including two in extra innings.

By Tyler Emerick | March 6, 2011

Men’s swim earns 5th place at Pac-10s

Despite competing with a young and inexperienced roster, the ASU men’s swim team finished fifth at the Pac-10 Championships in Seattle.

By William Boor | March 6, 2011

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