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SLOW RISE: After a stretch of tough years devoid of postseason play, ASU women’s volleyball coach Jason Watson believes his team is on the rise. The team went 7-11 in conference play this season after winning just three Pac-10 matches last year. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Progress in 2010 bodes well for volleyball’s future

The ASU volleyball team failed to qualify for the postseason in 2010, but the Sun Devils are confident their progress will translate into future success.

By Greg Dillard | December 1, 2010

FULL SPEED AHEAD: Senior guard Jamelle McMillan looks for an option during ASU’s recent game against UAB. Just days after falling in the championship game of the Great Alaska Shootout, the ASU men’s basketball team gets back to the grind against Baylor Thursday and Richmond Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops faces tough pair in Baylor, Richmond

After losing in the Great Alaska Shootout championship game last weekend, the Sun Devils only had a few days to rest, regroup and hit the road again against a talented Baylor team.

By Andrew Gruman | December 1, 2010

Wildcats look to shore up defense against ASU

In reality, not much is at stake for the No. 23 Wildcats Thursday night in Tucson against ASU, but don’t tell that to anybody on the team though.

By Tyler Emerick | December 1, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 2

Similar to the proverbial tree falling in a Rocky Mountain forest, does anything the Colorado Rockies do actually happen if people that matter aren’t paying attention?

By Nick Ruland | December 1, 2010

Hands Up: The ASU swim team joins together after a meet earlier this season. The swim team has experienced a rougher start to the season than the dive team due to a large number of freshman on the roster. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Swimming’s youth, diving’s experience dictate fall season

The ASU dive team began the season with just one new addition, so expectations were high. Conversely, the swim team took on a new season with a roster full of freshman.

By William Boor | November 30, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 1

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose isn’t Michael Jordan and he doesn’t need to be.

By Tyler Lockman | November 30, 2010

EDGE: Home crowd gives Wildcats slight advantage over ASU

These teams are relatively even with UA home crowd giving the Wildcats the edge, despite the teams seemingly headed in opposite directions.

By Nick Ruland | November 30, 2010

Breakaway: ASU sophomore Cameron Marshall sprints away from the UCLA defenders during the teams 55-34 victory over the Bruins. Marshall finished with 148 yards in the game, including a 71-yard touchdown run. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

History favors Wildcats in Territorial Cup showdown

Take it with a grain of salt or completely buy into it, but only once since 1979 has the Territorial Cup gone to a team with a losing record when the other has a winning record.

By Andrew Gruman | November 30, 2010

Sharing the Knowledge: After dominating the college stage and competing in the Beijing Olympics, ASU assistant coach Ben Askren (left) now puts his efforts into teaching young wrestlers on the ASU squad. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Diversely-talented Askren brings vast experience to ASU wrestling

ASU wrestling assistant coach Ben Askren has done it all. From wrestling to MMA and even disc golf, Askren has kept up an impressive record of success.

By Kyle Newman | November 30, 2010

Brock Osweiler's performance leads to win against UCLA

Quarterback Brock Osweiler took over for an injured Steven Threet during the Sun Devils' 55-34 win over the UCLA Bruins.

By Justin Beatty | November 29, 2010

Hockey sweeps Central Oklahoma in rebound weekend

The ASU club hockey team rebounded over the weekend with a pair of victories over the Central Oklahoma. The Sun Devils won 1-0 on Friday took a 3-1 decision on Saturday.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | November 29, 2010

Osweiler more than impressive in career game

Before junior Steven Threet was knocked out of the game down 17-0 in the first quarter to a mediocre UCLA team, not many people knew what backup Brock Osweiler had to offer.

By Nathan Meacham | November 29, 2010

CHARGING FORWARD: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall sprints downfield during Saturday's 55-34 ASU win over UCLA. Marshall finished the game with a touchdown and 148 yards on 17 carries, including a 71-yard touchdown run. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Performances of Marshall, Miles overshadowed against UCLA

Brock Osweiler stole the show against UCLA on Saturday, but sophomore running back Cameron Marshall also posted a day worth remembering.

By Nick Ruland | November 29, 2010

BROCK SOLID: Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler fires a pass during Saturday's game against UCLA. In the 55-34 ASU win, Osweiler passed for 380 yards and four touchdowns while completing 27 of 36 passes in what was the best statistical performance by an ASU quarterback since Dennis Erickson took over as coach. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Osweiler’s UCLA performance reopens QB competition

Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler’s flashy performance against UCLA on Friday was the best statistical performance by a quarterback in the Dennis Erickson era.

By Nick Ruland | November 29, 2010

POST POTENTIAL: Freshman forward Kyle Cain tries to get to the basket against UAB earlier this season. Cain has started getting significant minutes at center with sophomore Ruslan Pateev struggling. Cain's 17 rebounds against Houston Baptist were the most by an ASU player since 2007. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Post minutes still up for grabs in young men’s hoops season

Going into the season, ASU coach Herb Sendek knew that it would be a work in progress replacing departed center Eric Boateng.

By Andrew Gruman | November 29, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 30

For the first time in his career, Derek Jeter is a free agent, but he isn’t a normal free agent. Jeter is the face of a storied franchise.

By Greg Dillard | November 29, 2010

QUICK JABS: Junior Te Edwards faces off with Cal State Fullerton sophomore Clayton Schulke during Saturday night's meet. ASU won six of nine matches against the Titans to earn its first Pac-10 win, 25-19. Edwards needed just two minutes and 30 seconds to pin Schulke. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU wrestling beats CSFU for first Pac-10 win

The No. 20 ASU wrestling team won six out of 10 matches to claim its first conference win of the season against the Titans.

By Kyle Newman | November 28, 2010

Volleyball upsets No. 2 Cal, falls to Stanford to end season

The 2010 season came to a close over the weekend for the ASU volleyball team after a pair of Pac-10 matches with two very different outcomes.

By Greg Dillard | November 28, 2010

HAND TO HAND: Sophomore quarterback Richard Brehaut hands the ball off to junior tailback Derrick Coleman during Friday's 55-34 loss to ASU. Brehaut threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns in the game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bruins blow early lead to end chances of bowl game

The UCLA football team jumped out to an early 17-0 lead in the first 12 minutes of the first quarter but allowed a 55-10 run by ASU to dash what was left of its slim bowl hopes.

By Tyler Emerick | November 28, 2010

FULL COURT FOCUS: ASU redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon dribbles away from a fallen Providence player during Friday's 63-36 ASU win. The Sun Devils fell in Saturday's game to No. 14 Florida State, but Simon was named to the Junkanoo Jam All-Tournament Team. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops tops Providence, falls to FSU in Bahamas

The ASU women’s basketball team couldn’t keep up the defensive pressure in a loss to No. 14 Florida State after a win over Providence in the Bahamas.

By Elijah Grasser | November 28, 2010

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