(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In the final matchup, at least for quite some time, between the Arizona State Sun Devils and in-state rival Arizona Wildcats, the Sun Devils rode a hat trick from Joe Lappin to a decisive 6-0 victory. ASU has now won 49 of its last 50 match-ups against the Wildcats,
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ASU Baseball: Martinez looks to take the next step this season
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) The 2016 season is full of question marks for the Sun Devils. Perhaps there is no bigger uncertainty than how the starting pitching will perform. Only one starter from last season’s weekend rotation, Seth Martinez, returns this year after Brett Lilek and Ryan Kellogg both left after being
ASU Hockey: Seven different players score to give the Sun Devils an exhibition win over Liberty
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) As their season heads towards the finish line, the Sun Devils have loaded their extremely tough schedule with some easier matchups. Part of the break in their slate of games include an exhibition game against ACHA opponent Liberty, who they easily handled on Saturday night for a 7-0
ASU Baseball: Underclassmen pitchers important for team’s hopes of contending
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Brett Lilek, Ryan Kellogg and Ryan Burr were three of the best Arizona State pitchers in recent memory. While they aren’t irreplaceable, finding pitchers to take their place will not be easy. Sheer quantity won't be an issue, as head coach Tracy Smith has a bevy of underclassmen pitchers
ASU Baseball: Woodmansee looking to continue meteoric rise in 2016
(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) The date was February 13, 2015. Phoenix Municipal Stadium was hosting its first Arizona State baseball game since 1974 and Tracy Smith was coaching in his first ever Sun Devil game. Sophomore shortstop Colby Woodmansee, who was batting eighth in the game, was at the plate in a tie
ASU Hockey: Shootout dooms the Devils against Wisconsin-Eau Claire
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In the second-to-last NCAA home game of their inaugural varsity season, the Arizona State Sun Devils fell in a shootout against Division III Wisconsin Eau-Claire by a score of 4-3. Playing against assistant coach Alex Hicks’ alma mater, ASU scored the first goal of the game and overcame multiple deficits
ASU Hockey: Hicks’ long road towards coaching brought him to Arizona State
ASU Hockey: Sweep puts Sun Devils’ losing streak at 16 games
ASU Hockey: Sun Devils finish off weekend sweep of Ohio
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) One day removed from scoring eight goals, the Arizona State Sun Devils weren’t able to match that total, but still delivered an impressive offensive showing to win 6-1 and sweep the Ohio Bobcats. Hobey Baker Award nominee Jordan Masters led the way with a hat trick, the first in
ASU Hockey: Matchup with ACHA Ohio gives Sun Devils added hope
(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) Four straight shutouts and 13 consecutive losses have put a damper on the Arizona State Sun Devils' inaugural season in the NCAA. Now ASU will have a chance to rebound against the Ohio Bobcats of the ACHA at the friendly confines of Oceanside Ice Arena. “It’s hugely important to finish