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HIGH-FLYING HAWAIIAN: Initially a bars specialist, sophomore Kahoku Palafox has becoome a contstant presence in the beam lineup for the Sun Devils. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Q&A with sophomore gymnast Kahoku Palafox

ASU sophomore gymnast Kahoku Palafox is a Marshall Islands native who grew up just outside of Honolulu in Kailua, Hawaii.

By Tyler Emerick | March 23, 2010

FIGHTING FOR POSITION: Sophomore Jake Meredith battles with Iowa State sophomore Jerome Ward during ASU’s 30-10 loss at Wells Fargo Arena in February. The Sun Devils finished the season 9-7 and had five wrestlers qualify for the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling season signals turnaround for program

The foundation is set. ASU is back in the rankings and back to competing against the country’s top programs.

By Nathan Meacham | March 23, 2010

Devil Dish: March 24

Who would’ve thought the Phoenix Coyotes would experience as much success as they’ve had this season?

By Nicole Klauss | March 23, 2010

MMA fighters train at Tempe cage-fighting gym, Arizona Combat Sports

One of Arizona's best cage-fighting gyms, AZ Combat Sports

By Janelle Ericsson | March 23, 2010

HANDS TOGETHER: Coach Herb Sendek and his players cheer on their team in one of ASU's many wins thing season. The Devil's finished their season with an overall record of 22-11. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Looking back at the 09-10 men’s basketball season

The season shouldn’t be judged on what could have been, because most people didn’t even expect them to win many games. Instead, ASU won more than 20 games for the third straight season.

By Andrew Gruman | March 22, 2010

ASU baseball writing a story for the ages

"ASU has gotten off to its second-best start in school history — and if you are familiar with the baseball program’s history, it’s a truly remarkable statement."

By Nick Ruland | March 22, 2010

Devil Dish: March 23

Pitching wins championships. With that being said, it looks as if the Arizona Diamondbacks won’t be celebrating a World Series victory this coming October.

By Greg Dillard | March 22, 2010

Rugby Club earns National Tournament Bid

The ASU Men’s club rugby team punched its ticket to the USA Rugby Division II National Championships with an 85-0 win over Long Beach State on March 13.

By Elijah Grasser | March 22, 2010

MAKE IT COUNT: Sophomore Kimberly Brandon shoots over two defending Cal State players in the Devils' 57-50 win. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU set to host BYU in second round of WNIT

The focus for Charli Turner Thorne and the Women's Basketball team has been chemistry. Mixing up the starters propelled them to victory in the first round; Turner Thorne hopes it will do the same against BYU.

By Gina Mizell | March 22, 2010

STILL PERFECT: The ASU baseball team celebrates after its 6-0 win over Houston on Saturday at Packard Stadium. The Sun Devils also beat Houston 6-5 on Sunday to push their record to 20-0 to start the season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball pushes record to 20-0, nears program mark for best start

The No. 1 Sun Devils got great pitching and timely hitting and swept a three-game series from Houston over the weekend to improve to 20-0 on the season, the second-best start in school history.

By Andrew Gruman | March 21, 2010

Shout at the Devils

Phoenix open, Womens Roller Derby, One legged wrestler Anthony Robles, and a guest appearance by Tiger Woods?

By Isaac Easley | March 21, 2010

Water polo drops pair of conference games

It was a tough weekend for the ASU water polo team, which suffered two losses against Mountain Pacific Sports Federation conference rivals San Jose State 8-7 on Saturday and Stanford 12-6 on Sunday.

By Greg Dillard | March 21, 2010

ARMED AND READY: ASU freshman Sam Parlich gets ready to throw a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 14-0 victory against Rutgers on Feb. 21. The Sun Devils won three games in the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball rebounds in Fullerton tournament

On the road for the first time this season, the ASU softball team went 3-2 at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif. over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | March 21, 2010

Devil Dish: March 22

The real killer, of course, was Kansas falling from its top spot in the tourney to ninth-seeded Northern Iowa in the second round.

By Eric L. Smith | March 21, 2010

LOCKED IN: ASU sophomore Michelle Brycki waits for a serve during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 win against Oregon on March 12 at the Whiteman Tennis Center. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tennis extends winning streak to eight

Four victories, including one over then-ranked No. 13 USC, pushed the Sun Devils’ winning streak to eight and shot their ranking up from No. 32 to No. 18 in the nation.

By Nathan Meacham | March 21, 2010

ALL-AMERICAN BOY: ASU junior Anthony Robles placed seventh at the NCAA Championships in Omaha, Neb. over the weekend, earning All-American status for the second straight year. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Robles earns All-America honors for second time

No. 4 ASU junior Anthony Robles (125 pounds) earned his second-straight All-American label with a seventh-place finish.

By Nathan Meacham | March 21, 2010

ASU sophomore Samantha Henderson competes in the long jump during the Baldy Castillo Invitational on Saturday at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Track opens outdoor season with six top finishes

The ASU men’s and women’s track and field teams opened up the outdoor season this past weekend at home in the Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium.

By Eric L. Smith | March 21, 2010

CHAMPIONSHIP FORM: The ASU women’s swimming and diving team finished 22nd at the NCAA Championships in West Lafayette, Ind. over the weekend. Sophomore diver Elina Eggers and sophomore swimmer Rebecca Ejdervik earned All-America honors.(Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Ejdervik, Eggers take home All-America honors at NCAA Women's Championships

Five athletes from the ASU women’s swimming and diving team had the opportunity to compete at the NCAA Championships this past weekend.

By Nicole Klauss | March 21, 2010

Freshmen push Sun Devils past New Mexico State in WNIT

The tandem of first-year players led the charge as the Sun Devils cruised past the Aggies 84-61 Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Gina Mizell | March 17, 2010

Jacksonville shocks ASU in first round of NIT

Things fell apart down the stretch, leading to a shocking 67-66 loss to the Dolphins at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Andrew Gruman | March 16, 2010

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