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Underway: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach unloads a pitch against Western Michigan Thursday night. Bach pitched a scoreless inning in a 17-0 rout of the Mustangs. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball routs WMU in season opener

Behind an 11-run first inning and five shutout innings from their pitching staff, the No. 10 Sun Devils took home their first victory of the season with a 17-0 thumping of Western Michigan on Thursday night.

By Greg Dillard | February 10, 2011

High-caliber competition awaits track in Texas

The Conference Challenge will be a great preview in terms of competition and should give the Sun Devils a feel for the venue that will host the NCAA Championship.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 10, 2011

Water polo searching for first conference win in two years

The ASU water polo team will head to California this weekend to accomplish something they have not done in two years — win a conference game.

By William Boor | February 10, 2011

Men’s golf heads to Battle of the Beach

After a disappointing weekend in Hawaii, the Sun Devils shift their focus this weekend to the Battle of the Beach tournament in Newport Coast, Calif.

By John McKelvey III | February 10, 2011

Devil Dish: Feb. 11

It’s been the Sun Devils’ free-throw shooting that has held them back this year.

By John McKelvey III | February 10, 2011

Well-rested: ASU sophomore Hannah James moves to return a ball against UC Davis freshman Kelly Chui during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 victory on Jan. 22. ASU faces NAU on Friday after taking last weekend off. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Tennis takes on struggling NAU, Pacific

A two-week break ends when the Sun Devils take on Northern Arizona on Friday and Pacific on Sunday.

By Nicole Klauss | February 10, 2011

Finishing Strong: ASU senior Anthony Robles rides Cal Poly’s Britain Longmire during Robles’ 16-0 technical fall victory on Jan 30. The Sun Devils head up to face No. 21 Oregon State and Stanford this weekend to close out the regular season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Wrestling heads north for regular season finale

Top-ranked senior Anthony Robles will lead the ASU wrestling team on another tough road trip this weekend as the Sun Devils travel to Oregon State and Stanford.

By Kyle Newman | February 10, 2011

Stanford remains the women’s Pac-10 powerhouse

The second half of the conference schedule is underway, and the Pac-10 standings are starting to shake out.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

UA returns to top spot in men’s Pac-10 hoops

After the Wildcats, postseason chances are slim for other teams in the conference.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

Simon, Burke return to continue dominance over UA

The ASU women’s basketball team receives a huge boost before this Sunday’s game against UA with the return of both redshirt senior Dymond Simon and sophomore forward Joy Burke.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

UA’s Williams should grab player of the year

With Pac-10 play just past the halfway point, the conference contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

Maturity helping Bennett find her role

While she doesn’t tower over her opponents like teammates Becca Tobin or Joy Burke, redshirt junior forward Kali Bennett’s presence inside has been key for the Sun Devils all season.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

Men’s hoops tries to stay positive amid losing streak

Remaining positive is becoming more and more difficult for the ASU men’s basketball team.

By Andrew Gruman | February 10, 2011

The dilemma of a struggling basketball team

With all of the struggles, should the ASU men’s basketball team give its young players more experience, or let the seniors enjoy their final games?

By Nick Ruland | February 10, 2011

ASU softball players listed on 'Watch List'

The NCAA has release its players to watch for Player of the Year. This list features two ASU players.

By Fahim Rasul | February 9, 2011

Balance key to softball’s success

Arizona State looks to return to Oklahoma City with a balanced defense and explosive offense

By Fahim Rasul | February 9, 2011

Basketball tries to snap losing streak to rival UA

Arizona State attempts to get its first win in over a month when they host Arizona on Sunday.

By Andrew Boven | February 9, 2011

Perfect form: ASU junior Elina Eggers works from the platform during a practice on Jan. 13. The Sun Devils have their final dual of the season on Saturday against UA. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Swim and dive head to Tucson looking for revenge

The ASU swim and dive teams will travel to Tucson this weekend to compete against UA in what will be the final dual meet of the season for both teams.

By William Boor | February 9, 2011

Precision Balance: Even with a career high score of 9.800 on the beam, ASU junior Kelly Reilly and the Sun Devils couldn’t top Oregon State in Tempe on Sunday. ASU recently found out that two of its gymnasts are done competing for the season due to knee injuries. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gym Devils lose All-American Atkinson for season

ASU gymnastics faces off against Cal on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, hurting after a tough loss to Oregon State but still eager to top their season-high score set last weekend.

By Kyle Newman | February 9, 2011

Helping Hand: ASU graduate student Casey Fonnesbeck works on his shot put during practice on Tuesday. The Illinois graduate is currently working on a master’s degree in higher education at ASU. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Track’s Fonnesbeck just wants to help you

When you see a 6-foot-5-inch, 290 pound man with a grizzled chin hurling 15- to 20-pound metal balls at Sun Angel Stadium, you might be slightly intimidated. But you don’t have to be.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 9, 2011

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