Sports

Hockey splits with Ohio, losing first regulation game

It took 11 games, but the ASU club hockey team finally dropped its first game in regulation. The Sun Devils lost to Ohio University Saturday, just a day after defeating them in a shoot out.

By Nick Licalzi and Ryan Hess | November 9, 2010

ARMED AND DANGEROUS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet threw two interceptions against Southern California on Saturday, his 14th and 15th of the season. Eight of Threet's interceptions have come in the second half of Pac-10 games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Erickson avoids hindsight, stands by play calls

The ASU football team’s one-point loss to the Trojans on Saturday contained so many unpredictable play outcomes it’s hard to filter the contest into conventional measures.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

ASU women’s soccer qualifies for NCAA tournament

For the second year in a row, the ASU women’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA tournament.

By Elijah Grasser | November 8, 2010

Devil Dish: Nov. 9

With the U.S. Women’s National soccer team’s third place finish in World Cup qualifying, the growing parity in women’s soccer started to show.

By Elijah Grasser | November 8, 2010

WEB OF DESPAIR: Redshirt senior kicker Thomas Weber struggled again in 2010, 10-for-17 so far on field goals, including a potential game-winner against USC on Saturday. In his freshman season, Weber made 24 of 25 kicks and won the Lou Groza Award for college football's best kicker. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Special teams blunders costly in loss to USC

As ASU invented yet another way to lose a close game last Saturday, it seemed as though it all unraveled from a single loose thread.

By Nick Ruland | November 8, 2010

SWEET THING: Senior Kelcy McKenna returns a volley during the ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Sunday. McKenna took home the singles crown in the tournament, which ASU hosted, by topping Northwestern Freshman Belinda Niu. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Senior McKenna wins Thunderbird Invite title

ASU senior Kelcy McKenna took first place in the singles championship at the 2010 ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Sunday, a first in ASU women’s tennis history.

By Nicole Klauss | November 8, 2010

Suns need second unit, Dragic, more than ever

After an upstart sophomore campaign, a sensational playoff performance and a solid start in 2010, Goran Dragic has shown his ability to run the Phoenix Suns’ offense.

By Nathan Meacham | November 8, 2010

McKenna takes first place at Thunderbird Invitational

Women's tennis player Kelcy McKenna won first place at ASU's annual Thunderbird Invitational.

By Eric J. Smith | November 8, 2010

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

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