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Women’s hoops dominates UA behind strong defense

On paper, the two teams appeared to be pretty even. But that wasn’t the case on Sunday, as the ASU women’s basketball team used stifling defense to key a 75-43 victory over UA at home

By Elijah Grasser | January 16, 2011

Women's hoops faces much improved UA squad

In order to get back to their winning ways, the Sun Devils (10-4, 2-2 Pac-10) will have to face a Wildcat squad (11-4, 2-2 Pac-10) that is three wins away from matching last seasons win total.

By Elijah Grasser | January 15, 2011

Women's hoops knocks off No. 16 DePaul

Senior guard Tenaya Watson had a career-high 25 points, Dymond Simon had 24 points and a career-high seven assists, and the Sun Devils ran over No. 16 DePaul, 79-66.

By Elijah Grasser | December 22, 2010

Women's basketball earns third straight victory with win over Colorado State

Senior guard Dymond Simon again led the Sun Devils (6-2) with 14 points and 3 assists, and junior guard Kimberly Brandon and junior forward Janae Fulcher each finished with double-digit points in a 72-56 win over the Rams (5-4) in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | December 13, 2010

Women's hoops hosts Colorado State as conference play looms

After sweeping the ASU Classic last weekend, the ASU women's basketball team plays five of its next six games at home, with only four games left until the conference opener against Oregon State on Dec. 31.

By Elijah Grasser | December 9, 2010

FITTING IN: Redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon takes the ball to the hoop during ASU's Nov. 26 win over Providence. After a year away from the court with an ACL injury, Simon has had to tailor her game to a new offensive system and new teammates. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

ASU guard Simon adjusting to evolved women’s hoops team

Senior guard Dymond Simon was poised to make a big return to the ASU women’s basketball team after a year lost to injury. The problem? The team was very different from when she last played.

By Elijah Grasser | December 6, 2010

TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH: Redshirt junior forward/center Kali Bennett dribbles past Cal Poly redshirt senior guard Tamara Wells during ASU’s 69-58 victory on Friday. The Sun Devils also beat New Mexico on Saturday 55-40 to earn a sweep of the ASU Classic. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s hoops sweeps weekend to win ASU Classic

Victories over Cal Poly (2-4) on Friday and New Mexico on Saturday (5-3) helped the Sun Devils improve to 5-2 on the season.

By Elijah Grasser | December 5, 2010

DEFENSIVE STANCE: Junior guard Alex Earl gets in position to guard a Providence ballhandler during ASU's 63-56 victory over the Friars. The Sun Devils turned up the intensity in practice this week in preparation for the ASU Classic. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops turns up intensity for ASU Classic

The Sun Devils are playing at home for the first time since Nov. 12, a victory over NAU in their season opener, in the annual ASU classic.

By Elijah Grasser | December 2, 2010

FULL COURT FOCUS: ASU redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon dribbles away from a fallen Providence player during Friday's 63-36 ASU win. The Sun Devils fell in Saturday's game to No. 14 Florida State, but Simon was named to the Junkanoo Jam All-Tournament Team. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops tops Providence, falls to FSU in Bahamas

The ASU women’s basketball team couldn’t keep up the defensive pressure in a loss to No. 14 Florida State after a win over Providence in the Bahamas.

By Elijah Grasser | November 28, 2010

OVER THE TOP: Surrounded by two Tennessee defenders, Redshirt junior forward/center Kali Bennett looks for an opportunity to put up a shot during ASU's 80-64 loss to the Lady Vols on Sunday. The team travels to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend to compete in the Junkanoo Jam. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops opens Bahamas tournament against Providence

The ASU women’s basketball team will spend Thanksgiving in the Bahamas for the Junkanoo Jam as it tries to keep improving.

By Elijah Grasser | November 23, 2010

NO ACCESS: Tennessee redshirt junior center Kelley Cain keeps ASU sophomore guard Deja Mann from getting to the basket. The Lady Vols held the Sun Devils to 18 first half points. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball drops first of season to UT

The ASU women’s basketball team managed to grab a lead in the first half against No. 4 Tennessee, but mistakes and a stifling UT defense led to the Sun Devils’, first loss of the season Sunday, 80-64.

By Elijah Grasser | November 21, 2010

REBOUND HOUND: Sophomore forward/center Joy Burke pulls down a rebound against Fort Lewis in an exhibition game earlier this season. The ASU women's basketball team has put an increased focus on rebounding after two games. The Sun Devils take on No. 4 Tennessee in Knoxville on Sunday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball faces tough test in Tennessee

The ASU women’s basketball team looks to prove itself when it takes on No. 4 Tennessee on Sunday in Knoxville.

By Elijah Grasser | November 18, 2010

Women's basketball begins season with strong win against NAU

Women's basketball started off the regular season strong with an 81-46 trampling of in-state rival Northern Arizona.

By Rashad Abdullah | November 15, 2010

FULL SPEED AHEAD: Sophomore guard Deja Mann brings the ball up court on a breakaway play during ASU's exhibition match with Fort Lewis last weekend. The ASU women's basketball team opened its season over the weekend with wins over NAU and UC Riverside. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Guard Simon leads women’s basketball to two wins

The ASU women’s basketball team opened its season with a weekend sweep, beating NAU 81-46 on Friday at home, and UC Riverside 58-47 away on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2010

COURT VISION: Senior guard Tenaya Watson looks for a play during last Sunday's exhibition win over Fort Lewis. The ASU women's basketball team opens its season Friday against NAU before traveling to California to play UC Riverside. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball opens with home-away weekend

Coming off an exhibition win over Fort Lewis, the ASU women’s basketball team opens its season against NAU at home Friday and travels to play UC Riverside on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 11, 2010

HANDS UP: Juniors guard/forward Kimberly Brandon and guard Alex Earl try to block the shot of a Fort Lewis player during last Sunday’s exhibition win. The ASU women’s basketball team opens its season Friday at home against Northern Arizona. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball focused on return to national scene

After a trying 2009-2010 season, the ASU women’s basketball team looks to reestablish itself as a national power through hard work and dynamic play.

By Elijah Grasser | November 9, 2010

Women’s basketball wins exhibition

The ASU women’s basketball team outrebounded Fort Lewis 49-24 en route to a comfortable 89-56 win in an exhibition match in Tempe on Sunday afternoon.

By Elijah Grasser | November 7, 2010

Women’s basketball hosts exhibition Friday

The ASU women’s basketball team will wrap up its preparations for the new season with an exhibition game against Fort Lewis College on Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Elijah Grasser | November 4, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 4 – Back to Basics

State Press Weekly Nov. 4 - An interview with basketball hall of famer Ann Meyers Drysdale, issues with the Phoenix Mormon Temple, and music from the Field Auxiliary.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 4

A special two-part episode, including interviews with Miss Arizona Kimberly Hoff, DREAMers Dulce Matuz and Erika Andiola, Sun Devil Basketball Coach Charli Turner Thorne!

By State Press Staff | August 5, 2010

Womens Basketball

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