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ASU women's basketball brings down Kansas State Wildcats by double digits

The ASU women's basketball team continues to keep rolling in the wins.

By Edith Noriega | December 16, 2018

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) backs down Wildcats forward Breanna Workman during a women's basketball game versus the University of Arizona Wildcats in McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. ASU lost the game, 62-58. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

Female athletes are treated unfairly

Women's sports are unfairly being treated as less important and exciting than men's sports.

By Kynan Marlin | April 26, 2017

ASU senior forward Sophie Brunner (21) goes up for a layup during a women's basketball game against the University of Southern California Trojans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. ASU won 69-62. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball finishes season with heartbreaking loss to No. 1 South Carolina

ASU women's basketball fell just shy of a stunning upset against No. 1 South Carolina, closing out their up-and-down season with a loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

By Jeff Griffith | March 19, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) shoots a layup during a women's basketball game against the no. 15 ranked UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU lost 55-52. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball rolls into second round thanks to hot start against Michigan State

ASU women's basketball started off hot en route to a dominant win over Michigan State, setting up a second-round battle with South Carolina.

By Jeff Griffith | March 18, 2017

A year with ASU women's basketball yielded strong friendships and a bright future for Sara Hattis

During just one year as a graduate transfer with ASU women's basketball, Sara Hattis built strong friendships and bright future.

By Jeff Griffith | March 15, 2017

The four Sun Devil women's basketball seniors guard Kelsey Moos (24), forward Sophie Brunner (21), center Quinn Dornstauder (22), and center Sara Hattis (44) pose for a photo after a women's basketball game against the no. 15 ranked UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU lost 55-52. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball earns No. 8 seed in 2017 NCAA Tournament

ASU women's basketball received a No. 8 seed in the 2017 NCAA Tournament and will prepare to take on the ninth-seeded Michigan State Spartans this weekend in the first round of action.

By Jeff Griffith | March 13, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) looks to drive to the basket during a women's basketball game against the no. 15 ranked UCLA Bruins in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. ASU lost 55-52. (Josh Orcutt/State Press)

ASU women's basketball falls in Pac-12 quarterfinals to UCLA

The Bruins' huge first quarter was too much for the Sun Devils to overcome as they fell 77-68 to UCLA and were send home from Seattle.

By Kendall Valenzuela | March 3, 2017

ASU freshman guard Reili Richardson (1) (center) celebrates with her teammates after winning the ASU Classic Tournament by beating the no. 19 ranked Florida Gators in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. ASU won 69-63, putting them at 5-2 on the season.

ASU women's basketball looking forward to having a healthy roster

Still finding a way to overcome injuries, ASU women's basketball has a bright outlook coming down the stretch as they look to return to a full, healthy rotation.

By Jeff Griffith | January 26, 2017

ASU freshman guard Kiara Russell (4) calls a play in the 82-37 victory over the San Jose State Spartans in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Russell had 8 points and 3 assists in the win.

ASU women's basketball falls short in road test at Marquette

After a tight game throughout, the Golden Eagles ran away from the Sun Devils in the 4th quarter.

By Jeff Griffith | November 19, 2016

Sophomore guard Armani Hawkins, left, is greeted by mascot Sparky, center, as she enters the court during player introductions before the start of Mill Madness on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.

ASU men's and women's basketball ignite 2016-17 season at Mill Madness

The Sun Devils brought plenty of fanfare for the first edition of the event.

By Ryan Clarke | October 15, 2016

Red shirt junior Katie Hempen shows some skillful ball handling Friday night against Utah. The Sun Devils win the game 45-42 over the Utes on Feb. 27, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Katie Hempen falls in semifinals of NCAAW three-point contest

Hempen is ASU women's basketball's career leader in three-pointers made.

By Logan Newman | March 31, 2016

Senior guard Elisha Davis hugs Coach Charli Thorne as she leaves the court for the last time after fouling out of the NCAA Women's Basketball game against Tennessee on Sunday, March 20, 2016, in the Wells Fargo Arena.

ASU women's basketball ends season with round of 32 loss to Tennessee

The Sun Devils were shocked and eliminated by the Lady Volunteers on Sunday.

By Ryan Clarke | March 20, 2016

Redshirt senior Katie Hempen (0) celebrates after ringing the victory bell in the Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated New Mexico State 74-52 and will move on to the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament.

ASU women's basketball handles New Mexico State in opening round of NCAA tournament

The Sun Devils advance to face seventh-seeded Tennessee on Sunday.

By Ryan Clarke | March 18, 2016

Senior Guard Elisha Davis jumps to score against the Florida State Seminoles during a game on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU women's basketball "excited" for first weekend of NCAA tournament

The Sun Devils aim for two victories in the Tempe sub-regional.

By Ryan Clarke | March 17, 2016

ASU center Quinn Dornstauder and the rest of the women’s basketball team ring in their 22nd win of the season at the ASU vs Stanford women’s basketball game on Feb. 6, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Arena.

ASU women's basketball earns No. 2 seed in NCAA tournament, will face New Mexico State

The Sun Devils were surprised with their placement on selection Monday.

By Ryan Clarke | March 14, 2016

Kianna Ibis attempts a shot against tenth-seed Cal in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. Second-seed ASU women's basketball lost 75-64. Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics.

Cal shocks ASU women's basketball in first round of Pac-12 tournament

The Sun Devils suffered one of the most shocking upsets in tournament history.

By Ryan Clarke | March 4, 2016

ASU women's basketball's senior class poses for pictures with family members after Senior Day on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

5 ASU women's basketball senior that elevated the level of play

The Sun Devils have clinched the second seed in the Pac-12. Let's take a look at five seniors who have helped elevate the team to its high level of play.

By Ryan Clarke | March 4, 2016

State Press women's basketball roundtable: Pac-12 Tournament preview

The Sun Devils finished as co-champions of the Pac-12 and will look to make some noise in the postseason.

By Logan Newman and Ryan Clarke | March 1, 2016

ASU women's basketball can't clinch Pac-12 outright

The Sun Devils finished the regular season with a double-digit loss to UCLA.

By Ryan Clarke | February 28, 2016

Redshirt junior guard Eliza Normen pulls down a rebound against Ohio University in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils defeated the Bobcats 74-55. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Eliza Normen overcame injuries to succeed for ASU women's basketball

Normen has remained a healthy and key contributor in the last four years.

By Ryan Clarke | February 27, 2016

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