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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

ASU women accept bid to WNIT, will face New Mexico State in first round

The Sun Devils accepted a bid to play in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament and will first take on New Mexico State on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Gina Mizell | March 15, 2010

Whiting captures third straight indoor shot put national title, ASU men place seventh

The Sun Devil men finished the meet in seventh place with a total of 21 points, well short of the 40 or 50 they were hoping to score.

By Eric L. Smith | March 15, 2010

ASU earns No. 1 seed in NIT

There was no Selection Sunday miracle or invitation to the Big Dance, so ASU accepted an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament Sunday evening.

By Andrew Gruman | March 14, 2010

Baseball finishes sweep of Auburn

Behind a well-balanced offensive attack, the ASU baseball team defeated Auburn 8-3 at Packard Stadium on Sunday, earning a three-game sweep of the SEC squad.

By Nick Kosmider | March 14, 2010

Kennegard wins Las Vegas tournament

On Sunday, the Sun Devils' top player put together his best performance of the season to win the individual crown at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas.

By Nick Kosmider | March 14, 2010

Hot bats help Sun Devils top Auburn

As has been the story in the early going for the Sun Devils, when one facet of the team seems to shake during a game, ASU got production elsewhere.

By Nick Kosmider | March 13, 2010

Baseball stays perfect with comeback win over Auburn

There wasn't anything unlucky about No. 13 for the ASU baseball team on Friday night.

By Nick Kosmider | March 12, 2010

Loss to Cal ends Sun Devils' NCAA Tournament hopes

The Sun Devils fell to the Golden Bears 60-50 in the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 Tournament on Friday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

By Gina Mizell | March 12, 2010

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