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Kimberly Brandon dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Brandon is one of five Sun Devils playing their final games at Wells Fargo Arena this weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Seniors to play final games at Wells Fargo Arena

The Sun Devils take on Washington and Washington State in their final home games of the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 15, 2012

Women's basketball nursing injuries

Seven of the 13 players on the Sun Devils’ roster are nursing injuries at this point in the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 14, 2012

Alex Earl attempts a free throw in a game against Utah on Thursday. Earl finished Saturday’s game with nine points from the free throw line. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Earl sets career high in win over Buffaloes

It took some time, but the ASU women’s basketball team was able to secure a 60–47 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 12, 2012

Junior Micaela Pickens surveys the court in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Pickens finished with five points and a team-leading four assists in ASU’s 50–46 loss to Utah. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball struggles offensively, loses to Utah

The Utes were able to scrape together a close defensive win 50–46 over the Sun Devils.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 9, 2012

Senior Olivia Major looks to pass in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Major’s outside shooting has helped her climb into the starting lineup. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops looks to overcome recent struggles

The ASU women’s basketball team lost two conference games at home last weekend and is looking to turn things around.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 8, 2012

Janae Fulcher looks to shoot in a game against Stanford on Feb. 2. Fulcher, a California native, views the women’s basketball team as her family away from home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Janae Fulcher on family, rest of women’s basketball season

Redshirt junior forward Janae Fulcher spent some time with The State Press to talk about family, the team’s second unit and the remainder of the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 8, 2012

Jada Blackwell dribbles the ball in a game against UTEP on Dec. 28, 2011. The Sun Devils look to snap their two-game losing streak when they visit Utah. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball looks to complete sweeps of Utah, Colorado

The ASU women’s basketball team travels to face Utah and Colorado this weekend. ASU swept these opponents when they visited Tempe last month.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 8, 2012

Senior Alex Earl drives to the basket in a game against Cal on Feb. 4. Earl scored 10 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Golden Bears. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

ASU offense not enough to defeat Cal

Cal capitalized on some ASU mistakes and won 67-62.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 5, 2012

Kali Bennett walks off the court with a bloody nose in a game against Stanford on Thursday night. The Sun Devils lost 62–49 to the No. 4 Cardinal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett sets record, injured in loss to Stanford

Stanford was able to pull away in the second half to win 62-49 led by their post players.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 2, 2012

Women’s hoops to host best of Pac-12

ASU, ranked No. 2 in the Pac-12, will face No. 1 Stanford on Thursday and No. 3 Cal on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 1, 2012

Promise Amukamara performs a layup in a game against Washington State on Jan. 26. Amukamara will be cheering for her brother Prince, cornerback for the New York Giants, in Super Bowl XLVI. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Promise, Prince Amukamara set sights on championships

Promise Amukamara’s older brother Prince plays cornerback for the Giants and is competing in Super Bowl XLVI during his rookie season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 31, 2012

Alex Earl takes a shot in a game against UTEP on Dec. 28, 2011. Earl shot 75 percent from beyond the arc and was the offensive catalyst in ASU’s victory over Washington on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Earl sparks Sun Devils in victory over Washington

With intense defense and clutch free throw shooting, the ASU women’s basketball team secured a narrow 57–53 victory over Washington on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 29, 2012

Brandon leads Sun Devils to rout of Washington State

Senior forward Kimberly Brandon was the second half spark for the ASU women’s basketball team’s offense in its 63–46 rout of Washington State.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 26, 2012

Promise Amukamara leads the fast break against Utah on Jan. 21. ASU looks to extend its three-game winning streak as it travels to Washington State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball looks to maintain offensive success

The ASU women’s basketball team embarks on another road trip when they take on Washington and Washington State this weekend.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Kali Bennett looks to pass against the Utah Utes on Jan. 21. Bennett’s development into a more complete player has helped the Sun Devils this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett’s passing crucial to Sun Devils’ success

Kali Bennett has made an impact in her two years at ASU with her leadership and unique passing abilities.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Stanford University’s Kayla Pedersen (left) high fives Nnemkadi Ogwumike (right) during a game against ASU on Feb. 25, 2010. The No.4 Cardinal is favored to win the Pac-12 this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings

It is early in the Pac-12 season, but there has already been separation amidst the teams. Here is where the Pac-12 women’s basketball teams rank at this point in the season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

Kali Bennett drives to the hoop against Colorado on Jan. 19. Bennett tied a school record for seven blocks in a game as ASU defeated Utah 59–51 on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball prevails against Utes

Despite ferocious attacks from Utah, the ASU women’s basketball team was able to hold onto its second half lead and come away with a 59–51 win on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2012

Kimberly Brandon shoots against USC in a Jan. 5 game at Wells Fargo Arena. Brandon finished with 20 points as the Sun Devils beat Colorado at home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball dominates in return home

The Sun Devils defeated Colorado 64–43 to return to .500 in Pac-12 play.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 19, 2012

Deja Mann dribbles up the court in a game against USC on Jan. 5. Mann and the Sun Devils hope to maintain their momentum as they return home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball looks to maintain momentum at home

The Sun Devils look to regain home court advantage this weekend against Colorado and Utah.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 18, 2012

Senior forward Kali Bennett puts up a shot against Oregon on Saturday. Bennett finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-49 victory over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball prevails in defensive struggle

ASU won a defensive struggle to get another conference win.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 16, 2012

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