Kristina Vicario, Author at Cronkite Sports

7,000 Miles: The journey of Egor Koulechov

by Kristina Vicario - November 24, 2013November 24, 2013

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) He’s a six-foot-five trilingual Russian native whose steadfast drive has propelled him to where he is today: a freshman wearing number 15 for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Egor Koulechov’s journey to Wells Fargo Arena was not an easy one. From the start, Koulechov began to learn the one

Recap: ASU defeats Bradley 70-58

by Kristina Vicario - November 22, 2013November 22, 2013

The Arizona State Sun Devils finally averted the slow start tonight in Tempe against the Bradley Braves winning 70-58 Maybe it had something to do with Coach Sendek’s decision to give freshman wing Egor Koulechov a spot in the starting lineup. “We just really felt like Egor earned the start with

Preview: Sun Devils look to improve to 3-0 against Idaho State

by Kristina Vicario - November 15, 2013November 16, 2013

The Idaho State Bengals have one thing in common with Arizona State so far this season. They both know what a blowout feels like and they both are hungry for another one. The Bengals opened up their season squashing the Evergreen State Geoducks in a 99-62 victory last Saturday. Similarly, the

Full team effort as Sun Devils down Redhawks 90-54

by Kristina Vicario - November 12, 2013November 13, 2013

The Sun Devils had another slow start in Tempe tonight against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks, putting up only seven points in the first five minutes. However they finally turned on the heat with 13:53 left in the half when Jermaine Marshall sank a jumper ending what was Miami’s only lead

ASU vs. UMBC: Complete game analysis.

by Kristina Vicario - November 10, 2013November 10, 2013

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) If the Sun Devils first win of the season against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers is any prediction as to how this season is going to be, Sun Devils fans can be electrified with optimism. ASU defeated the Retrievers 96-61 in blowout fashion. The Sun Devils

Maroon and Gold Game Analysis

by Kristina Vicario - October 14, 2013October 14, 2013

(Photo: Kristina Vicario/WCSN) Samantha Pell also contributed to this article. For any program, with change comes challenges and for Arizona State, these challenges come in the form of eight newcomers. From additions like freshman forward Egor Koulechov to Valparaiso transfer Richie Edwards, each present the Sun Devils with varying skills and talents, but

New talent means new opportunities as ASU basketball season gets underway

by Kristina Vicario - October 7, 2013October 7, 2013

(Photo: Nick Krueger/WCSN) After a devastating finish in last year’s 2012-2013 season, the Sun Devils look to gear their intensity towards a finish that could leave them as a contender in the NCAA tournament. The goal at the start of the season will be to advance past last year’s sixth place