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OFF THE GROUND: Freshman defender/midfielder Kaitlyn Pavlovich heads a ball against Baylor. The Sun Devils open Pac-10 play Friday against Washington State after scoring zero goals in their last three games. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

No. 25 soccer opening Pac-10 play in Washington

The No. 25 ASU women’s soccer team is looking to break a three-game streak without a goal against Washington and Washington State this weekend.

By Elijah Grasser | October 7, 2010

TALENTED TRIO: Sophomore outside hitter Erica Wilson, junior setter Cat Highmark and senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves adjust between sets during a recent tournament. ASU looks to collect its first Pac-10 win in Washington this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball shooting for first conference win in Oregon

ASU volleyball is looking for its first Pac-10 victories against Oregon and Oregon State this weekend.

By Greg Dillard | October 7, 2010

Huskies look to keep momentum going against ASU

Hoping to capitalize on the momentum of topping Southern California last weekend, Washington hosts ASU in Seattle this Saturday.

By Tyler Emerick | October 7, 2010

Hein pleased with Riviera outcome despite loss

ASU tennis senior Micaela Hein may been eliminated on the second day of play at the Rivera/ITA All-American Championship, but she was still happy with her improvement over last year.

By Nicole Klauss | October 7, 2010

ASU golfers compete at World Amateur Tour

ASU golfers Carlota Ciganda and Giulia Molinaro will be attending the World Amateur Tour.

By Amy Ostroff | October 7, 2010

EDGE: Locker leads favored Huskies against reeling ASU

With a three-game losing streak heading into Seattle, the Sun Devils look to avoid a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent, but UW appears to be the favorite.

By Nick Ruland | October 6, 2010

ASU tennis senior Hein eliminated at Riviera

ASU tennis senior Micaela Hein dropped her second round match in the second day of singles competition at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships and has been eliminated from the tournament.

By Nicole Klauss | October 6, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 7

This week’s athletic directors meeting in San Francisco marks the beginning of the home stretch for deciding the new layout to the Pac-12

By Tyler Emerick | October 6, 2010

Crow: History of ASU football not good enough

The ASU football program is in the midst of an extended rough patch, but ASU President Michael Crow still has high expectations for the near future. It just might take time.

By Tyler Lockman | October 6, 2010

Defensive end Onyeali to make first career start

Freshman Junior Onyeali will replace senior Jamarr Robinson at defensive end in his first career start against Washington Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | October 6, 2010

OFFENSIVE SPARK: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves returns a volley during a recent match as senior libero Sarah Johnson looks on. Reaves leads ASU's offensive attack, which the team is trying to improve. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball searching for balanced offense

On the volleyball court offense is crucial. Without a strong offensive attack, teams rarely thrive. A well-built offense can make a world of a difference.

By Greg Dillard | October 6, 2010

Freshman Pavlovich filling big role for women's soccer

After Sierra Joseph's preseason injury, freshman Kaitlyn Pavlovich has played a big role for soccer this season.

By Fahim Rasul | October 6, 2010

From U.K. to ASU; Hannah James transfers continents for tennis

Originally from the United Kingdom, Hannah James explains how she started playing tennis.

By Eric J. Smith | October 6, 2010

Answers, not excuses, needed for ASU football

ASU football could be facing another losing season for the third straight year; this hasn’t happened since World War II.

By Nathan Meacham | October 5, 2010

LAUGHING MATTER: Redshirt junior Dylan Hatcher likes to keep things light among the tight-knit ASU cross country team, always helping his teammates have fun and not take things too seriously. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Free spirit Hatcher more than just prankster

The State Press sat down with cross country redshirt junior Dylan Hatcher to discuss his roots and several of his quirks.

By Kyle Newman | October 5, 2010

ONGOING ISSUE: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict lines up against Portland State earlier this season. After numerous behavior issues, Burfict was benched Tuesday for Saturday’s game. (Photo By Scott Stuk)

Linebacker Burfict won’t start against Washington

In stark contrast to comments he made Monday, ASU football coach Dennis Erickson said Tuesday that he will not start sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

By Nick Ruland | October 5, 2010