Water Polo

Still searching: ASU redshirt senior attacker Sarah Harris reaches to block a shot during the Sun Devils’ 8-1 loss to UCLA on March 5. After dropping Saturday’s game to Hawaii, ASU closed out the regular season without a victory in conference play. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo checked by Hawaii

Not only did the ASU water polo team lose their regular season finale, but it lost a three-game winning streak as well.

By William Boor | April 17, 2011

Ranked showdown: ASU freshman goalie Ianeta Hutchinson reaches for the airborne ball during the No. 11 Sun Devils’ 16-7 win over Cal Baptist on March 5. The team heads to No. 5 Hawaii for another shot at breaking its conference losing streak. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo tries to take down No. 5 Hawaii

The ASU water polo will be looking to build upon its three-game winning streak against Hawaii, a team that the Sun Devils have not beaten since 2006.

By William Boor | April 14, 2011

Trial by fire: The ASU water polo team gathers around as coach Todd Clapper talks strategy during the game against Cal on March 5. Playing in the tough MPSF conference has helped the Sun Devils become a top-10 team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Nation’s best conference defines water polo

Since the Sun Devils play in the MPSF, which is the country’s most competitive conference, they are often able to relax and play non-MPSF games with less stress than conference games.

By William Boor | April 13, 2011

‘It’s Time’ works for water polo

The rebranding of ASU seems to have been effective and was well received by the ASU water polo team.

By William Boor | April 12, 2011

Short Break: ASU senior attacker Lynlee Smith looks for an open pass against Cal Baptist on March 5 in Tempe. The Sun Devils have time to improve on their weaknesses thanks to a week off before their next game. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo using bye week to work on slow starts

The ASU water polo team will use the next three weeks to improve its first quarter play and to smooth out wrinkles in both the offense and defense.

By William Boor | April 5, 2011

Back even: ASU junior Mariam Salloum makes a pass during the Sun Devils’ 16-7 victory over Cal Baptist on March 5. ASU lost another conference game over the weekend but won its next three matches to get back to .500. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo evens record after three victories

While the Sun Devils put together a ferocious comeback, they were unable to prevent an upset as the No. 11 San Diego State Aztecs defeated the Sun Devils 9-7 in the first game of the weekend.

By William Boor | April 4, 2011

Try, try again: ASU senior Nikki Unbehaun looks to pass during the Sun Devils’ loss 10-8 to San Jose State on Saturday. The team will attempt to end its conference losing streak when they travel to No. 11 San Diego State this upcoming Saturday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Water polo heads to Calif. for 4 games

The Arizona State water polo team is looking to snap a two-game losing streak and win their first conference game of the season when they head west to play San Diego State

By William Boor | March 30, 2011

Not a charm: ASU junior Annabelle Carter looks to make a throw during the Sun Devils’ 10-8 loss to San Jose State on Saturday. ASU fell short in their attempt to beat SJSU after winning their first two contests this year. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Rule of 3s bites water polo

ASU was unable to end No. 9 San Jose State’s nine-game winning streak.

By William Boor | March 27, 2011

Water polo looks for season sweep of San Jose State

After losing to Stanford for the third time this season, the ASU water polo team will look to rebound and beat San Jose State for the third time this year.

By William Boor | March 24, 2011

Stanford beats water polo for a third time

This was the first time the Sun Devils played the Cardinal at home this season, but the location did not seem to matter as Stanford controlled the game from the very beginning.

By William Boor | March 20, 2011

Water polo prepares for another tough matchup

The No. 2 USC Trojans, who have won 19 straight home games, will be a tough test for the Sun Devils.

By William Boor | March 9, 2011

Uneven Offense: ASU sophomore attacker Amanda Young looks for an open pass during practice on Feb. 24. The Sun Devils split Saturday’s games with a loss to UCLA and a victory over Cal Baptist. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water Polo’s offense stalls against UCLA

As soon as the game started, the Bruins were ready to go, scoring four first quarter goals for a 4-1 lead at halftime.

By William Boor | March 7, 2011

Tough Competition: ASU junior attacker Kelsey White passes the ball during practice on Feb. 24. The Sun Devils hope to earn their first conference win in more than two years against No. 3 UCLA on Saturday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo targets No. 3 UCLA for upset

After starting the year with eight straight road games, the ASU water polo team will finally have its home opener when they host UCLA and Cal Baptist on Saturday.

By William Boor | March 3, 2011

Lead woman: ASU freshman Paige Hacker receives a pass during practice on Feb. 24. Hacker is the first Arizonan to play for ASU, blazing a trail for water polo players in the state. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Hacker paves new road for Ariz. water polo

People often go to great lengths for things they love, a statement that rings especially true for Paige Hacker. When no water polo team was present at Phoenix Desert Vista High School, Hacker took it upon herself to create one rather than give up the sport she loved. Despite being just a freshman in high school, Hacker, a former swimmer, was determined to create a water polo program at her high school. “I had to petition at my school because it had to be a club sport,” Hacker said.

By William Boor | February 28, 2011

Water polo checked by Hawaii

Water polo tries to take down No. 5 Hawaii

Nation’s best conference defines water polo

‘It’s Time’ works for water polo

Water polo using bye week to work on slow starts

Water polo evens record after three victories

Water polo heads to Calif. for 4 games

Rule of 3s bites water polo

Water polo looks for season sweep of San Jose State

Stanford beats water polo for a third time

Water polo prepares for another tough matchup

Water Polo’s offense stalls against UCLA

Water polo targets No. 3 UCLA for upset

Hacker paves new road for Ariz. water polo

Water polo breaks even at UC Irvine Invitational

Invite gives water polo chance for revenge

Water polo splits games in California

Water polo searching for first conference win in two years

Water polo falls to 3 top-5 teams

Top-10 teams await Water Polo

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