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TAKE YOUR MARK: Air Force and ASU men's swimmers line up on the starting blocks during Friday's meet at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. Air Force dominated the meet, taking 13 of 14 events from the young Sun Devils team. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s dive tops Hawaii while swim falls at home

The ASU dive team opened the season strong with a win in Hawaii and numerous personal records. The men’s swim team, meanwhile, opened their home schedule with a rough loss to Air Force.

By William Boor | November 7, 2010

CLUTCH FINISH: Members of the ASU women's soccer team celebrate a goal during Friday's 3-0 upset of No. 17 Southern California. The Sun Devils had more to celebrate, as they likely earned a trip to the NCAA tournament. Tournament selections will be announced Monday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer upsets USC for likely tournament invite

The ASU women’s soccer team knew it needed a win over the weekend to have a shot at making the NCAA tournament, and on Friday night they got it, topping No. 17. USC.

By Elijah Grasser | November 7, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 8

Randy Moss does things the Randy Moss way, and that’s what I love about him more than anything.

By Kyle Newman | November 7, 2010

Women’s basketball wins exhibition

The ASU women’s basketball team outrebounded Fort Lewis 49-24 en route to a comfortable 89-56 win in an exhibition match in Tempe on Sunday afternoon.

By Elijah Grasser | November 7, 2010

TROJAN TRIUMPH: USC sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley scrambles with the ball during the Trojans' 34-33 win over ASU on Saturday. Barkley finished the game 26-of-37 with 215 yards and three touchdowns. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

USC catches a break, tops ASU in strange contest

Both ASU and USC have had their share of heartbreak this season. On Saturday, one of the two teams had to feel that sting again.

By Tyler Emerick | November 7, 2010

UP AND OVER: Junior setter Cat Highmark jumps to set up a teammate during last weekend's match with UA. The Sun Devils split a pair of matches over the weekend, sweeping Oregon State 3-0 and falling 2-3 to Oregon. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball sweeps OSU, falls to UO despite comeback

ASU has now won three in a row against OSU, while Saturday night’s defeat pushes the Sun Devils to six straight losses against the Ducks.

By Greg Dillard | November 7, 2010

MISSING PIECE: After having to take over punting duties due to senior Trevor Hankins' one-game suspension, senior kicker Thomas Weber's struggles continued when he missed a potential game-winning field goal from 42 yards out against USC on Saturday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils fall to USC after late missed field goal

The ASU football team moved one step closer to bowl elimination Saturday night, suffering yet another crushing defeat in the games’ waning minutes, falling 34-33 to USC.

By Andrew Gruman | November 6, 2010

Replay: ASU at USC

Replay Saturday's ASU football showdown against USC with a transcript of our live gameday blog.

By Tyler Emerick | November 6, 2010

Foward Marshall having memorable freshman year

Freshman forward Devin Marshall has made a huge impact in her freshman year.

By Marcel Louis-Jacques | November 4, 2010

Brycki excels on tennis court, in academia

Junior Michelle Brycki is not only a standout tennis player at ASU, but also made first-team All-Academic Pac-10.

By Eric J. Smith | November 4, 2010

Women’s basketball hosts exhibition Friday

The ASU women’s basketball team will wrap up its preparations for the new season with an exhibition game against Fort Lewis College on Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Elijah Grasser | November 4, 2010

Soccer senior Johns reflects on five years in maroon and gold

The State Press caught up with ASU women’s soccer senior Lindsey Johns recently to talk about her tenure as a Sun Devil.

By Elijah Grasser | November 4, 2010

MARSHALL LAW: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall runs through a Washington State defender during ASU’s 42-0 win last Saturday. The Sun Devils travel to Los Angeles on Saturday in hopes of beating USC for the first time since Nov. 6, 1999. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU trying to top USC 11 years after last win

When the Sun Devils take the field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, it will be exactly 11 years to the day since ASU defeated the Trojans.

By Andrew Gruman | November 4, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 5

The Williams sisters have been noticeably absent from the women’s tennis world lately and if they call it a career, the sport could suffer in the U. S.

By Nicole Klauss | November 4, 2010

SECOND MEETING: USC sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley drops to pass during a game earlier this season. The Sun Devils stifled Barkley last season as he completed just seven of 22 passes for 112 yards. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Trojan)

Pressure on USC secondary to stop ASU pass attack

Saturday’s showdown in Los Angeles will likely pit the USC football team’s weak pass defense against ASU’s explosive pass offense.

By Tyler Emerick | November 4, 2010

IMMINENT KILL: Junior setter Cat Highmark lofts a set as sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson prepares for a kill. Hosting Oregon and Oregon State this weekend, the Sun Devils are looking to improve their passing game against tough Pac-10 teams. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball seeking consistency against Oregon schools

As the ASU volleyball team moves into the final month of regular season play, consistency on the court becomes more vital than ever.

By Greg Dillard | November 4, 2010

Win or tie could take soccer to NCAA tournament

For the ASU women’s soccer team, a win or a tie in either game during the final weekend of regular season play will go a long way.

By Elijah Grasser | November 4, 2010

READY FOR TAKEOFF: Members of the ASU men’s swim team prepare to jump from the block during last Saturday’s Alumni Meet. The team looks to bounce back from a rough start at the U of A Duals with a home meet against Air Force on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Dive team opens season as men’s swimming looks to improve

The ASU men’s swim team tries to build on its shaky first meet with a home showdown against Air Force. The dive team opens its season on the road against Hawaii.

By William Boor | November 4, 2010

Patience rewarded for linebacker Oliver Aaron

Junior linebacker Oliver Aaron is finally seeing the field after rarely doing so in his first two seasons.

By Rashad Abdullah | November 3, 2010

Trip to USC a homecoming for many Sun Devils

Forty-nine players on the ASU roster hail from California, with many from the Southern California area.

By Andrew Gruman | November 3, 2010

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