Joaquin Rodriguez, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils’ dominant second quarter powers them to win over SMU

by Joaquin Rodriguez - November 17, 2024November 16, 2024

(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) TEMPE — With just 33 seconds left in the second quarter, Arizona State junior guard Jalyn Brown swiped the ball from SMU's point guard. Recovering the loose ball, Brown immediately launched a full-court pass to graduate guard Tyi Skinner. Sprinting ahead of the pack, Skinner caught the ball

ASU looks to turn the page in the Briann January Classic

Women's Basketball

by Joaquin Rodriguez - November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

(Photo credit: Sam Farsky/WCSN) The Arizona State women’s basketball team (1-2) is set to host the Briann January Classic at Desert Financial Arena this weekend, aiming to rebound from a tough start to the season. After back-to-back losses to Group of Five opponents, the Sun Devils face a challenging slate against

Skinner’s career night propels ASU to narrow victory in season opener

by Joaquin Rodriguez - November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

(Photo credit: Aishling Cavanaugh/WCSN) TEMPE — With Desert Financial Arena buzzing, Arizona State found itself in a tight spot in its season opener. Though they went into halftime up 39-34, the Sun Devils quickly saw that lead slip away in the third quarter. With just four minutes left in the period,

Sun Devils prepare for Big 12 debut in Adair’s third year

by Charlie Limoncelli, Joaquin Rodriguez and Luke Lendler - November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

(Photo credit: Marina Willams/WCSN) Excitement is brewing for Arizona State women’s basketball as the Sun Devils enter a new era. Set to begin its inaugural season in the new-look Big 12 Conference, ASU fields a revamped roster in head coach Natasha Adair’s third season on the job, and the Sun Devils

By the Numbers: State of ASU soccer ahead of Big-12 tournament

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

(Photo By: Sam Farsky/ WCSN) Inconsistency has been the narrative for Arizona State Soccer (8-7-3, 3-7-1) during the 2024 season. After an impressive non-conference start that saw them remain undefeated with a record of 5-0-2, the Sun Devils struggled to find their footing in conference play, ending with a 3-7-1 record.

Missed Opportunities plays major role in ASU Soccer loss to Kansas

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

(Photo By: Samantha Farsky/WCSN) In the 71st minute of play down one goal, Cameron Valladares received a pass off a Kansas turnover which opening a counter attack. The ASU junior forward drove down the field at speed which drew in the Jayhawk defenders and led to lanes opening up. One of

ASU Soccer get’s vital win vs. Kansas State to keep postseason hopes alive

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

(Photo By: Katherin Gore/ WCSN) TEMPE — In the 19th minute of play, Kierra Blundell spotted an opening. The ASU freshman forward played a through ball along the ground, just left of the 18-yard box to junior attacker Enasia Colon. Colon received and took her first touch into space leaving the

ASU Soccer Heads to Baylor to begin final Big 12 Road Trip

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

(Photo By: Maya Diaz) The Arizona State women's soccer team (7-3-3, 2-3-1) is heading to Waco, TX, to take on the Baylor Bears (6-5-3, 1-3-2) in a matchup that could prove a decisive moment in its season. “We want to take this season one step at a time,” head coach Graham

Midfield Turnoves proved crucial in ASU Soccer loss to Utah

by Joaquin Rodriguez - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo by: Maya Diaz) In the 36th minute, with the match tied at 1-1 between Arizona State soccer (7-3-3, 2-3-1) and the University of Utah (5-4-4, 2-2-2), tension filled the air at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium. ASU had just tied the game 20 minutes prior and was looking to ride

Superstars lead the way for ASU Soccer victory over Cincinnati

by Joaquin Rodriguez - September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

(Photo By: Hazel Foubert/ WCSN) It's the 22nd minute of ASU Soccer's ((7-2-3, 2-2-1) match vs. Cincinnati (5-6-1, 1-4), and Meighan Farrell is charging down the right wing with speed and aggression putting the Bearcats defense on their heels. The junior defender threaded a perfect pass connecting with freshman forward Kierra