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Tobin doing all she can to reach the NCAAs

If there is one person that is ready for the ASU women’s basketball team to make it back to the NCAA Tournament, it’s Becca Tobin.

By Elijah Grasser | March 3, 2011

Weekend sweep crucial to women’s postseason hopes

The Sun Devils are third in the conference and poised to make a return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last season. But they have to get through this weekend first.

By Elijah Grasser | March 3, 2011

Through tough decisions, Kuksiks faces unfinished business

Senior guard Rihards Kuksiks faced a decision that many his age aren’t accustomed to or prepared to make.

By Andrew Gruman | March 3, 2011

Transferring to ASU the right choice for Watson

ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson doesn’t want to think about the postseason right now. The upcoming games against Oregon and Oregon State have to be dealt with before the NCAA Tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | March 3, 2011

Simon makes the most of her ASU career

Whenever an athlete gets hurt, there’s almost always the cliché that there’s a bright side that the player just has to look for. Redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon has found hers.

By Elijah Grasser | March 3, 2011

Crucial final weekend for the Pac-10’s bubble teams

There’s only one weekend left in Pac-10 play, and these last two games are going to decide who finishes where in the heart of the Pac-10.

By Elijah Grasser | March 3, 2011

Through up and down career, Abbott leadership prevails

Being Sendek’s first in-state recruit, Abbott wanted to prove to high school basketball players in the state that they can be successful playing at ASU.

By Andrew Gruman | March 3, 2011

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

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