Michael Baron, Author at Cronkite Sports

ASU Lacrosse: No. 12 Sun Devils break losing streak against No. 19 SDSU

by Michael Baron - April 3, 2016April 3, 2016

(Photo: Alexis Ramanjulu/WCSN) The losing streak is finally in the rear-view mirror for the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils. ASU defeated No. 19 San Diego State 10-2 on Sunday at Arizona State’s West campus. It was the first win for the Sun Devils since knocking off the USC Trojans on Feb. 14. “I

ASU Lacrosse: No. 12 Arizona State continues conference play against No. 19 San Diego State

by Michael Baron - April 3, 2016

(Photo: Alexis Ramanjulu/WCSN) The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs (7-4, 0-2 SLC South) travel to Glendale, Arizona for a divisional showdown with the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils (2-4, 0-1 SLC South). In the 17-12 loss Friday night to the No. 4 Grand Canyon Lopes, both senior attackman Finn Wells

ASU Lacrosse: With a 2-3 record, the road for No. 10 Arizona State only gets harder

by Michael Baron - March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

(Photo: Scotty Bara/WCSN) The No. 10 ranked Arizona State Lacrosse team has an uphill battle ahead of them as they continue their road trip through the Rocky Mountains. The Sun Devils currently sit at 2-3 on the year, having lost three straight and being 0-2 at home this season. Looking at

ASU Lacrosse: No. 7 Cal Poly stages second-half comeback, edges No. 3 ASU 5-4

by Michael Baron - February 20, 2016February 20, 2016

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) In a battle of top 10 powers, the No. 7 ranked Cal Poly Mustangs edged out the No. 3 Arizona State Sun Devils 5-4. ASU led 2-1 at halftime, but the Mustangs scored three goals in the third quarter and outscored the Sun Devils 4-2 in the second

ASU Lacrosse: Top 10 Powers Collide as No. 3 ASU faces No. 7 Cal Poly

by Michael Baron - February 20, 2016February 20, 2016

(Photo: Katherine Fitzgerald/WCSN) No. 3 Arizona State hosts No. 7 Cal Poly in a battle of undefeated teams this Saturday in Glendale, Arizona. Cal Poly of the Western Collegiate Lacrosse Conference arrives in the Grand Canyon State after taking down the University of California-Santa Barbara Gauchos 11-6. Saturday’s contest with the

ASU Lacrosse: Grading the SLC South

by Michael Baron - February 11, 2016February 12, 2016

(Photo: Katherine Fitzgerald/WCSN) In the MCLA, the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference South has been the toughest in the years past, and the 2016 season looks no different. WCSN lacrosse reporter, Michael Baron gives us his ranking of the SLC south. 5. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels (1-0) The Rebels are the newcomers to the

ASU Lacrosse: Sun Devils look to rebound against USD

by Michael Baron - April 11, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) No. 4 Arizona State will look to rebound from a difficult loss at Grand Canyon University last week when they visit the San Diego Toreros on Saturday. Senior captain Ryan Berns feels like the loss put a stop to the team’s momentum. “It was our first game in

ASU Lacrosse: Battle for the Valley set for action

by Michael Baron - April 4, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) The stage has been set for No. 3 versus No. 1 on Saturday. That’s when Arizona State and Grand Canyon will duel for an SLC South divisional clash. ASU has been off since March 16, after taking down Texas 16-2. The long break between games has made the Sun

ASU Lacrosse: Rams and Sun Devils ready for battle

by Michael Baron - March 8, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) After coming off a tough 15-14 loss to Colorado on Friday, No. 2 Arizona State is looking to rebound Sunday against No. 3 Colorado State. It won’t be easy, as CSU enters the game riding high off of a 5-0 start and a 16-8 win against Simon

ASU Lacrosse: Senior captain Berns talks leadership, transition from last year

by Michael Baron - January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

(Photo: Jodi Vosika/ASU Lacrosse) ASU defenseman Ryan Berns has been in a mainly utility role during his career with the lacrosse team. Now, after a series of departures following the 2014 season, he is the top defensive pole entering his final year on the team. From top to bottom, this Sun