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Crucial weekend: ASU redshirt sophomore forward Janae Fulcher takes a shot from the foul line with Stanford junior forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike defending on Feb. 3. The Sun Devils head up north to Washington this weekend to attempt to solidify a place in the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Women’s basketball focuses on the present

ASU will need every bit of its concentration against the Huskies, and while the Sun Devils beat UW by three points back on Jan. 22, Washington is far more dangerous than they appear on paper.

By Elijah Grasser | February 16, 2011

Back in Business: ASU senior guard Dymond Simon defends UW freshman guard Mercedes Wetmore during the Sun Devils’ 52-49 victory on Jan. 22. Simon made her return on Sunday against UA after sitting out a week due to a concussion. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Strong defense will be key for women’s hoops

Although she spent a week away from practice and missed two games for the Sun Devils, redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon showed no ill effects from her time off.

By Elijah Grasser | February 15, 2011

No dice: ASU freshman guard Adrianne Thomas defends during the Wildcats’ 73-61 victory on Sunday. The Sun Devils trailed for most of the game but were unable to mount a comeback in the game’s final minutes. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women Sun Devils suffer first loss to UA since 2005

UA senior forward Ify Ibekwe had 22 points and 22 rebounds, and the Wildcats took over the last three minutes of the game to run away with a 73-61 win over ASU.

By Elijah Grasser | February 13, 2011

Stanford remains the women’s Pac-10 powerhouse

The second half of the conference schedule is underway, and the Pac-10 standings are starting to shake out.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

Simon, Burke return to continue dominance over UA

The ASU women’s basketball team receives a huge boost before this Sunday’s game against UA with the return of both redshirt senior Dymond Simon and sophomore forward Joy Burke.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

Maturity helping Bennett find her role

While she doesn’t tower over her opponents like teammates Becca Tobin or Joy Burke, redshirt junior forward Kali Bennett’s presence inside has been key for the Sun Devils all season.

By Elijah Grasser | February 10, 2011

Buzzer-beater wins it for women's hoops

The ASU women’s basketball team pulled off an incredible last-second comeback with a 45-44 victory over Cal in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 6, 2011

Physical play: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson has her layup contested by a pair of Stanford guards, senior Jeanette Pohlen and redshirt senior Melanie Murphy. A dominant second half by the Cardinal resulted in a 72-54 victory over the Sun Devils. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Women’s strong first half not enough to beat Stanford

It was a game of two halves for the ASU women’s basketball team, and in the end No. 4 Stanford dominated the last 10 minutes to post a 72-54 win on Thursday night in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 3, 2011

Women’s basketball prepares for Stanford

The Cardinal lost back-to-back games in December, one away to DePaul and another at Tennessee. Since then, Stanford has been unstoppable.

By Elijah Grasser | February 2, 2011

Day-to-day: ASU redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon defends during a 63-56 win over Providence on Nov. 26. Simon is suffering from concussion-like symptoms after taking a hard hit during the UCLA game on Saturday and has not been cleared to play for Thursday’s game. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Simon’s status for Stanford game unknown

Charli Turner Thorne said that Dymond Simon is day-to-day, but once the concussion-like symptoms go away, she’ll likely be cleared to play.

By Elijah Grasser | February 1, 2011

Women’s basketball survives scare against USC

The final nine minutes were a dogfight as the Sun Devils were forced to hit some key shots down the stretch in order to pull out a 62-61 victory in L.A.

By Elijah Grasser | January 30, 2011

Defensive Trap: ASU freshman guard Adrianne Thomas attempts to defend UCLA senior guard Doreena Campbell during the Sun Devils’ 70-60 loss to the Bruins Thursday night in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Cold shooting dooms Sun Devils

After a cold-shooting first half against No. 11 UCLA, the Sun Devils were unable to pick up the slack defensively, and the Bruins were able to cruise to a 70-60 victory on Thursday night.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Stanford remains powerhouse of Pac-10

While no team has made a huge jump in the Pac-10, some positions at the top have become clearer while other spots have become decidedly murkier.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Women’s hoops will lean on defense against UCLA

The Sun Devils relied on defending to pull off a win against UW last Saturday, with 26 points scored off turnovers, and are looking for much of the same against the UCLA Bruins on the road.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Brandon provides a physical post presence

When junior forward Kimberly Brandon was asked about the physicality of ASU’s 75-43 victory over UA on Jan 16, she broke into a smile.

By Elijah Grasser | January 27, 2011

Turner Thorne has something special at ASU

The ASU women’s basketball team is the most stable athletic program at the biggest school in the country.

By Nick Ruland | January 27, 2011

Grinding it out: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson drives down the court during the Sun Devils’ 52-49 win over visiting Washington on Saturday. Solid defense carried the game for ASU, as the offense shot just 33.3 percent from the field. (photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s basketball grinds out win over UW

With just a two-point lead with two minutes left, the Sun Devils (12-5, 4-3 Pac-10) managed to hold on for a 52-49 win over Washington.

By Elijah Grasser | January 23, 2011

Hoops’ upset: ASU senior forward Becca Tobin goes up against WSU redshirt freshman guard Ireti Amojo during the Sun Devils’ 70-65 loss on Thursday. Mistakes ultimately doomed the Sun Devils, who trailed for the vast majority of the game. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s hoops upset by WSU

For the second straight year the ASU women’s basketball team was upset by Washington State at home, this time by a score of 70-65.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Victory over UCONN puts Stanford at head of Pac-10

Here are the first power rankings of 2011 for a conference that is proving much tougher than last year.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Women’s hoops aims to avoid upset against WSU

The ASU women’s basketball team has never lost a Field Trip Game. In fact, the Sun Devils have won by 24 points or more in all four previous editions.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

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