Bret Inman, Author at Cronkite Sports

Referee decisions cause Sun Devil frustration in loss to Houston

by Bret Inman - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – The cliché in sports is that the lone two controllables are attitude and effort. When two teams looking for a postseason berth meet in a high-stakes contest, coaches have historically viewed those two variables as the baseline for execution. On Sunday, ASU and Houston

Fine margins cost Sun Devils in draw with Iowa State

by Bret Inman - October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – In the 74th minute, Iowa State’s first-year midfielder Aubrey Crawford yanked Arizona State soccer’s fourth-year midfielder Emmie Ennis’ hair, warranting a yell from Ennis and uproar from the Sun Devil sideline. Crawford received a direct red card, which intensified the physicality of an already

New-look Sun Devils are building energy as opening day approaches

by Bret Inman - October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

(Photo: Caden Leonard/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller brought the team together at center court in the final stages of Wednesday’s practice to arrange a fast-paced, 20-minute five-on-five session.Miller interrupted the first rep after only five seconds to make the team more vocal.Miller’s team relies on

Sun Devils find first road victory of conference play away to Kansas State

by Bret Inman - September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics Arizona State soccer’s first conference road trip ran through Manhattan, Kansas, where the Sun Devils capitalized on early success. On Sunday, ASU (7-2-2, 2-1-0 Big 12) topped Kansas State (5-2-4, 0-2-1 Big 12) 2-0. Standout performances from second-year goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn and fifth-year midfielder Peyton Marcisz

Sun Devils look to bolster resume with trip to Kansas

by Bret Inman - September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Photo: (Mason Chiu/WCSN) Five Big 12 soccer programs are currently ranked in the top 25. On Thursday, Arizona State soccer looks to continue its momentum toward being mentioned in a future poll. ASU (6-1-2, 1-0-0 Big 12) has its first conference road test as the Sun Devils travel to Rock Chalk Park

After five wins in non-conference, the Sun Devils start Big 12 slate with Utah

by Bret Inman - September 18, 2026September 19, 2026

Photo: Mason Chiu/WCSN Starting Friday night, Arizona State soccer starts its quest to the Big 12 tournament after going 3-5-3 in the conference a year ago.ASU (5-1-2) is coming off an 8-0 win over Grambling State, where it set four program records. Friday night, the Sun Devils take on Utah (3-3-2)

After first loss of season, Sun Devils seek bounce-back on senior night

by Bret Inman - September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Photo: Maddie Connellan/WCSN After surrendering its first loss of the season, Arizona State soccer looks to respond in its final non-conference match of the regular season while celebrating the senior Sun Devils. Five days ago, ASU (4-1-2, 0-0-0) went toe-to-toe with No. 9-ranked North Carolina, but ultimately fell 1-0. Friday night, eight