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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

Water polo breaks even at UC Irvine Invitational

The ASU water polo team came away from the UC Irvine Invitational with mixed results.

By William Boor | February 28, 2011

Devil Dish: March 1

Of all the spring storylines emerging in baseball, the uncertainty surrounding the New York Yankees has to be the most satisfying.

By Greg Dillard | February 28, 2011

Robles, Meredith claim Pac-10 titles, ASU finishes third

Undefeated Robles continued to impose his will on the opposition, winning 18-0, 14-1 and 15-4 en route to the title.

By Kyle Newman | February 27, 2011

Second Half Struggles: ASU senior forward Becca Tobin guards the lane against UCLA junior guard Rebekah Gardner during the Sun Devils’ 61-45 loss on Saturday. The game was close at halftime, but the No. 11 Bruins blew away ASU in the second half. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Women’s hoops gives one away against UCLA

In one swift 17-0 run, the Bruins blew away any hope of a Sun Devil victory in their last home game of the season.

By Elijah Grasser | February 27, 2011

Title Defended: ASU junior and now two-time Pac-10 Champion Constantin Blaha works during practice on Jan. 13. Blaha, sophomore Riley McCormick and junior Rebecca Ejdervick all repeated as Pac-10 individual champions over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Three repeat titles for swim and dive

Repeating as champions is never easy, but two ASU divers and one ASU swimmer were able to repeat as Pac-10 champions over the weekend in Seattle.

By William Boor | February 27, 2011

Loss of McKenna, forfeits cost tennis weekend sweep

After defeating South Florida on Saturday, McKenna was dehydrated and unable to face Texas on Sunday.

By Nicole Klauss | February 27, 2011

ASU junior Hillary Bach delivers a pitch during a game last season. The Sun Devils swept Michigan State over the weekend, giving up only six runs in three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Escobedo leads softball to weekend sweep

In a complete team effort, the ASU softball team claimed three more victories and a series sweep over Michigan State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | February 27, 2011

Men’s golf looks for first win

ASU has won the USC Collegiate Invitational eight times since 1978, but the last victory came in 2001.

By John McKelvey III | February 27, 2011

Beat the Runner: ASU sophomore infielder Deven Marrero attempts to throw a runner out at first base during the Sun Devils’ victory over Delaware on Saturday. After losing the series opener on Friday, ASU won three straight games over the Blue Hens. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes three of four from Delaware

The No. 9 Sun Devils took three games from Delaware over the weekend, but lost their first game of the season Friday night 7-3.

By Tyler Emerick | February 27, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 28

I bet you never thought you’d see the day when a cheerleader almost cost his team a victory.

By Andrew Gruman | February 27, 2011

Rough Shooting: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett shoots a free throw during a game against Richmond on Dec. 5. The Sun Devils were again dominated in Los Angeles on Saturday, this time by USC with a final score of 62-46.

Sun Devils’ offense collapses against Trojans

The Sun Devils struggled to put the ball in the basket all afternoon, and USC easily rolled to a 62-46 victory.

By Andrew Gruman | February 26, 2011

Softball's Ketchum living her dream at ASU

Kayla Ketchum is playing thousands of miles away from her home of Gary, Indiana. But she hopes to make it to the College World Series in Oklahoma so her family will be able to come see her play.

By Fahim Rasul | February 26, 2011

UCLA romps over the misfiring Sun Devils

UCLA closed the first half on a 30-8 run and never looked back on its way to blowing out the Sun Devils, 71-53 at Pauley Pavilion.

By Andrew Gruman | February 24, 2011

Trojan War: Against a wall of USC defenders, ASU redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon pulls up for a layup during the Sun Devils’ 69-55 victory over the Women of Troy on Thursday night in Tempe. ASU has now won three straight games. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women get huge win against physical USC

Redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon had 21 points and the Sun Devils blew past USC in the last four minutes to post a 69-55 victory in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 24, 2011

Strictly Vertical: ASU junior Stephanie Hangartner works on the bars, where she scored a 9.800, during the Sun Devils’ victory over Washington on Feb. 18. ASU will try to upset No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Stern test awaits Gym Devils against Cardinal

The ASU gymnastics team travels to Palo Alto, Calif., this weekend to compete against No. 2 Stanford in what will be yet another big test for the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | February 24, 2011

Gathering Momentum: ASU junior Hillary Bach winds up for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ season opener against Western Michigan on Feb. 10. ASU will host Michigan State for a three-game series starting Friday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball aims to stay hot against MSU

Throughout the first ten games of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team has benefited from strong pitching and an explosive lineup.

By Greg Dillard | February 24, 2011

Road Travels: ASU sophomore Hannah James prepares for a forehand against Pacific on Feb. 13. The Sun Devils travel to Austin, Texas, on Friday for matchups against South Florida and Texas. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis takes injury-shortened squad to Texas

ASU junior Michelle Brycki will sit on the sidelines as the No. 28 Sun Devils travel to Texas to take on No. 47 University of South Florida on Saturday and Texas on Sunday.

By Nicole Klauss | February 24, 2011

Dive starts Pac-10s with success

For the second straight year, the ASU dive team placed both second and third in the 1-meter.

By William Boor | February 24, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 25

There are many amazing things in this world, but baseball has to be right up at the top.

By John McKelvey III | February 24, 2011

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