Sports

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

BIG VOCALS: The role of being a leader can be tough to succeed in, but for ASU senior libero Sarah Johnson, her lessons learned along her volleyball journey as a Sun Devil have helped her become the great vocal leader she is today. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Johnson’s leadership constant through volleyball’s highs and lows

Through a coaching change, frustrating seasons and upset wins, senior Sarah Johnson has embraced her leadership role as libero of the ASU women’s volleyball team.

By Greg Dillard | November 3, 2010

Offensive firepower gives Trojans early advantage

ASU may have the better defense, but slowing down the USC offense is no easy task.

By Nick Ruland | November 3, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 4

Oh, the San Francisco Giants won their first World Series title since moving to the bay in 1958? That was so three days ago.

By Tyler Emerick | November 3, 2010

HOME COURT: ASU senior Micaela Hein prepares for a backhand while playing at the ASU Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe. The Sun Devils compete at home for the first time this season by hosting the ASU Thunderbird tournament, which starts Friday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tennis gets break from road with Thunderbird Invite

After playing their only three fall tournaments on the road, the Sun Devils host their first home tournament of the season Friday through Sunday at the Whiteman Tennis Center.

By Nicole Klauss | November 3, 2010

WRAPPING UP: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict and junior safety Eddie Elder take down a player from Washington State during ASU’s shutout victory over the Cougars on Saturday. Next up for the Sun Devils defense is the USC offense, ranked 13th in the nation. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Intimidating atmosphere awaits ASU football against USC

The ASU football team hasn’t won in Los Angeles since 1999 and faces the usual hostile environment Saturday, but the Sun Devils are confident about their chances.

By Nick Ruland | November 2, 2010

SILENT MOMENT: Junior diver Elina Eggers prepares for a dive during practice earlier this season. A native of Sweden, Eggers has won 13 gold medals in the Swedish Nationals and even competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Diver Eggers succeeding in Arizona and beyond

ASU junior diver Elina Eggers sat down with The State Press to talk about classes, the Beijing Olympics, and diving.

By William Boor | November 2, 2010

NEW YEAR EXCITEMENT: Junior pitcher Mitchell Lambson, shown jogging, is one of several returning players from the Pac-10 champion squad excited for the upcoming season. ASU coach Tim Esmay, coming off a 52-10 record in his first year at the helm, understands the winning expectations associated with his team, and the pressure that accompanies it. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

With new attitude in place, ASU baseball building on 2010

After falling short in the College World Series last season, the ASU baseball team has adopted a mindset that was already starting to flourish under coach Tim Esmay.

By Nick Kosmider | November 2, 2010

Cowboys, Vikings find themselves struggling by their own fault

Before the 2010 NFL season, both the Vikings and the Cowboys were expected to compete for a title; now they are the laughing stock of the league.

By Nathan Meacham | November 2, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 3

Attending both a World Series and an All-Star game should be on the bucket list of any baseball fan.

By William Boor | November 2, 2010

Defensive line demonstrates strength in win

The ASU defensive line recorded five sacks in their win against Washington State on homecoming.

By Justin Beatty | November 2, 2010

Club hockey routs UNLV 8-2

The Halloween weekend set the stage for what could have easily been a trap for the ASU club hockey team, but the Sun Devils cruised to an easy win over UNLV.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | November 1, 2010

Victory over USC keeps Oregon atop Pac-10 and nation

After defeating USC over the weekend, the Oregon Ducks look poised to finish off their run to the national title game.

By Andrew Gruman | November 1, 2010

LOCKED DOWN: The secondary play of senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis, who had a big interception and nearly a second Saturday, powered the ASU defense to a shutout of pass-prone Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Cornerback’s highlight reel day boosts ASU defense

Senior cornerback LeQuan Lewis, converted from receiver just a year ago, made a career highlight reel in just one day’s action for the ASU football team.

By Nick Ruland | November 1, 2010

DISRUPTIVE DAY: Freshman defensive end junior Onyeali pressures Washington State redshirt junior quarterback Marshall Lobbestael during Saturday's game. After finishing with three sacks, Onyeali was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football won’t look ahead past Southern California

Seven wins would guarantee ASU a bowl berth, but it would need to win three of its last four games, which include USC on Saturday, UCLA and Stanford at home and UA on the road.

By Nick Ruland | November 1, 2010

TOP POSITION: Junior Jake Meredith grapples with freshman Kevin Radford during Friday's Wrestle-Offs. Meredith defeated Radford for the starting spot in the 184-pound weight class. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling sets starters after annual Wrestle-Offs

The second annual Sun Devil Wrestle-Offs ended with a 23-20 Gold victory over the Maroon team in front of a packed house at the Riches Wrestling Complex on Friday night.

By Kyle Newman | November 1, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 2

If the playoffs are a refined representation of the regular season, the NFL and NBA models work. The MLB offers up two separate, incongruent seasons.

By Nick Ruland | November 1, 2010

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