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Lady harriers finish tenth in Minnesota

ASU women’s cross country finished 10th overall at the Roy Griak Invitational, while the UA women captured the team title.

By Kyle Newman | September 26, 2010

SHUT OUT: Sophomore midfielder Taylor McCarter drives past defenders during a game earlier this season. ASU was held scoreless over the weekend, losing to Long Beach State and drawing with Pepperdine. (Photo by Steve Rodriguez, ASU Media Realtions)

Soccer goes scoreless in two weekend games

ASU women’s soccer failed to score a goal against both Long Beach State and Pepperdine to finish the weekend with a loss and a draw.

By Elijah Grasser | September 26, 2010

HELPING HANDS: Junior setter Cat Highmark sets up a teammate during Sunday's 0-3 loss to No. 8 California. The Sun Devils were also stopped Friday by Stanford. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball swept in first weekend of Pac-10 play

Hosting two undefeated teams over the weekend, the ASU volleyball received assurance that the Pac-10 Conference will be ultra-competitive yet again in 2010.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

Men’s golf in ninth at Ping Preview

After one round of play at the Ping/Golfweek Preview in Stillwater, Okla., the ASU men’s golf team sits in ninth place.

By Greg Dillard | September 26, 2010

SAME OLD STORY: Junior quarterback Steven Threet rears back to pass as Oregon defenders pursue. Threet threw three touchdowns for 387 yards, but also four interceptions in the 42-31 loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Oregon capitalizes on turnovers to top ASU

It’s not often a team racks up 400 yards of total offense and is still outgained by almost 200 yards. It’s even more rare when that same team wins.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 27

Forget the opening weeks of the NFL and the start of conference play in college football. Pennant fever is on.

By Kyle Newman | September 26, 2010

Sun Devils dropped by No. 5 Ducks behind mistakes

Despite seemingly outplaying a top-ranked opponent for a second straight week, the ASU football team once again lost, falling victim to a bevy of eye-popping mistakes in its 42-31 loss to Oregon.

By Nick Ruland | September 25, 2010

Replay: ASU vs. Oregon

0:00, fourth quarter Ducks use "V" formation to run out the clock. Final score: Oregon 42, ASU 31.

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2010

WR Mike Willie making impact early in season

In Mike Willie's first year with the Sun Devils, he has made an immediate impact and might be the most talented receiver on the team.

By Andrew Boven | September 24, 2010

Sun Devils hoping for sellout crowd against Oregon

With the No. 5 Oregon Ducks (3-0) coming to Tempe on Saturday night, The State Press asked five Sun Devils what a packed house would do for the team come game time.

By Tyler Emerick | September 23, 2010

MOVING THE CHAINS: Redshirt junior quarterback Steven Threet calls out signals during ASU's loss to Wisconsin. Threet and the Sun Devils are hoping to improve their red zone execution Oregon this weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

Sun Devils trying to improve red zone offense

When taking on an offense with as much firepower as Oregon, the pressure could be on the ASU offense to keep up with the Ducks on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

IN STEP: Redshirt senior Cherise McNair runs on the track at Sun Angel Stadium during a recent practice. The women's cross country team travels to Minnesota this weekend for the Roy Griak Invitational. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Cross country women facing stiff competition at Invitational

The ASU women’s cross country team heads to Minneapolis this weekend to showcase its talents at the Roy Griak Invitational.

By Kyle Newman | September 23, 2010

BOUNCING BACK: Freshman midfielder Holland Crook maneuvers past Central Florida midfielder Brianna Schooley during last weekend's 5-0 loss. The Sun Devils hope to rebound on the road this weekend against Pepperdine and Long Beach State. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women's soccer trying to sweep West Coast road trip

The ASU women’s soccer team is looking to put the past behind them as they head into the weekend with games against Long Beach State on Friday and Pepperdine on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | September 23, 2010

Devil Dish: Sept. 24

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 so far this season, and they’ve got there without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In fact, they’ve got there without any star quarterbacks.

By Nicole Klauss | September 23, 2010

Men’s golf looking to bounce back, women to improve

The ASU men’s golf team looks to rebound from last weekend as they travel to Stillwater, Okla., while the women’s team travels to Franklin, Tenn.

By Greg Dillard | September 23, 2010

CLOSER LOOK: Freshman outside hitter Bethany Jorgensen squats low for a better angle on a bump during the ASU Sheraton Classic earlier this month. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball taking on two top ten teams

The Pac-10 conference is a powerhouse loaded with talent, including six teams ranked in the top 25, and this weekend, ASU faces two of them.

By Greg Dillard | September 23, 2010

High-powered offense leads Ducks against ASU

The No. 5 Oregon football team doesn’t need to dress up for Halloween this year. It is already scary enough.

By Tyler Emerick | September 23, 2010

EDGE: Speed, powerful offense make Oregon the favorite

No. 5 Oregon gets the obvious nod as the favorite Saturday, but ASU may be stronger in some ways

By Nick Ruland | September 23, 2010

COOL HANDS: In his first year as a Sun Devil, junior transfer Mike Willie has quickly become one of ASU's most reliable pass catchers. Through three games, the former junior college standout has yet to drop a ball. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Transfer receiver Willie brings hands, high expectations

If the ASU football team is going to go from Pac-10 afterthought to Rose Bowl contender, they’ll need to start thinking like one of its junior receivers — literally.

By Nick Ruland | September 23, 2010

HEAVY LOAD: Sophomore running back Cameron Marshall is taken down by Portland State defenders in ASU's first game of the season. The Sun Devils hope Marshall can help match Oregon's speedy ground game. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils try to match Ducks’ speed

The ASU football team hasn’t had much success recently against the Oregon Ducks. In fact, UO has dominated the Sun Devils of late.

By Andrew Gruman | September 23, 2010

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