Sports

Future leaders should make appearance now

While effort is not atop the problem list with the current men’s basketball squad, it would be nice to see the underclassmen leave Wells Fargo Arena with a few floor burns.

By Nick Ruland | March 3, 2011

Trio of seniors prepares for final home game

Despite this year’s struggles, the trio of McMillan, Abbott and Kuksiks have won 78 games in their career at ASU, good for the sixth most during a four-year stretch in program history.

By Andrew Gruman | March 3, 2011

McMillan to turn to coaching, making candles

While it may be emotional, McMillan is too smart to not understand that his talents would benefit him in the long run if they were spent elsewhere.

By Andrew Gruman | March 3, 2011

Abbott and McMillan reminisce on friendship

As their last game at Wells Fargo Arena approaches, seniors Jamelle McMillan and Ty Abbott reminisce on their friendship with humor.

By Derek Trebesch | March 2, 2011

Coyotes are good, but they’ll never be great

It’s a strange feeling for Valley hockey fans, but not an unwelcome one.

By Elijah Grasser | March 2, 2011

Men’s golf finishes sixth at USC Invitational, Pinckney places second

The Sun Devils never contended at the USC Invitational, finishing 19 strokes back from the winner, San Diego State.

By John McKelvey III | March 2, 2011

Final shot: ASU senior Samantha Henderson clears a hurdle during practice earlier in the season. The Sun Devils who haven’t qualified for the indoor national championships yet will get one more attempt at the Last Chance Meet in Iowa. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Last Chance Meet pressures track for indoor nationals

With the regular portion of the indoor season completed, some members of the ASU track and field team are getting one final shot to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

By Zach Cavanagh | March 2, 2011

Day-to-day: Undefeated doubles pair senior Ashlee Brown (left) and junior Sianna Simmons bump fists after a point. The Sun Devils are hoping to have senior Kelcy McKenna and junior Michelle Brycki healthy for this weekend’s duals after the pair missed matches last week. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis opens Pac-10 play against WSU

Competition for the ASU women's tennis team heats up as the Sun Devils start Pac-10 play against Washington State on Friday and Oregon on Saturday in Tempe.

By Nicole Klauss | March 2, 2011

Devil Dish: March 3

Stephen Paea is a freak.

By Tyler Emerick | March 2, 2011

Surprise weekend: ASU freshman Trevor Williams delivers a pitch during the Sun Devils 7-3 loss to Delaware on Friday. ASU travels to Surprise on Thursday for the annual Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball travels to annual Coca-Cola Classic

In each of the past eight seasons, the ASU baseball team from Tempe has participated in the annual Coca-Cola College Baseball Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | March 2, 2011

Women’s golf finishes seventh in talented field

In a field that included seven of the nation’s top ten teams, the Sun Devils finished seventh, but were only three strokes back from third-place finishers Tulane and Duke.

By John McKelvey III | March 1, 2011

New Impact: ASU junior Taylor Haro slides behind a Western Michigan defender during the Sun Devils’ 17-0 victory on Feb. 10. Haro has solidified her position in left field, hitting .481 in a 12-game hitting streak. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Haro solidifying her position in left field

The Sun Devils may have found a permanent answer in left field as the emergence of Talor Haro has caught the attention of many.

By Greg Dillard | March 1, 2011

Devil Dish: Mar. 2

At least we’re not the only country in the world with dysfunctional athletes.

By Elijah Grasser | March 1, 2011

Threet’s retirement sets an example

It’s less a secret than it used to be: NFL player’s life expectancy is much shorter than the average citizen.

By Nick Ruland | March 1, 2011

California-bound: ASU senior Nolan Ruane shoots off the blocks during the Sun Devils’ dual against Cal on Jan. 21. Ruane and the rest of the men’s swimming team head to Long Beach, Calif., on Wednesday for the Pac-10 Championships. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Men’s swim prepares for competitive Pac-10 Championship

The Sun Devils may be excited about the Pac-10 Championships, but they will be facing the best the country has to offer as four top-10 teams are in the conference.

By William Boor | March 1, 2011

Brotherly Love: ASU junior Mitchell Lambson (right) and his brother, freshman Mark Lambson, celebrate a victory over Delaware on Saturday in Tempe. The two pitchers have each had an early impact in games this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Lambson brothers provide strong pitching duo

ASU baseball has had plenty of brother tandems in its history, and 2011 isn’t any different.

By Tyler Emerick | March 1, 2011

Contested run: ASU sophomore defender Bryan Siegel sprints downfield during the Sun Devils’ 11-8 victory over UNLV on Sunday. The team lost to Michigan in the National Championship game last year, and are already No. 2 in the polls this season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Lacrosse has national title on its mind

For the Arizona State men’s lacrosse team, the past is the past — it’s time to focus on the season at hand, and expectations are high.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 28, 2011

A step back: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman flies through the air during her routine on the uneven bars during the Sun Devils’ Feb. 6 dual with Oregon State. ASU posted their lowest score since Jan. 28 during their loss to No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Low scores limit Gym Devils against No. 2 Stanford

The Cardinal won every event in the meet, extending their best-ever start to 15-0 during the team's Senior Day.

By Kyle Newman | February 28, 2011

Sprinter Chaney grabs two MPSF titles

With a title in the 200-meter and 400-meter dash, Jasmine Chaney helped the ASU women to a fourth-place finish at the MSPF championships in Seattle.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 28, 2011

Lead woman: ASU freshman Paige Hacker receives a pass during practice on Feb. 24. Hacker is the first Arizonan to play for ASU, blazing a trail for water polo players in the state. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Hacker paves new road for Ariz. water polo

People often go to great lengths for things they love, a statement that rings especially true for Paige Hacker. When no water polo team was present at Phoenix Desert Vista High School, Hacker took it upon herself to create one rather than give up the sport she loved. Despite being just a freshman in high school, Hacker, a former swimmer, was determined to create a water polo program at her high school. “I had to petition at my school because it had to be a club sport,” Hacker said.

By William Boor | February 28, 2011

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