Sammy Nute, Author at Cronkite Sports

Sun Devils claim first series win in Tucson since 2016

by Sammy Nute - March 16, 2024March 17, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TUCSON — At the end of Willie Bloomquist’s second season as head coach of the Arizona State baseball team, the 14-year MLB Veteran sat with his team for the NCAA Tournament selection show and watched as his program’s arch-rival was selected instead. The Sun Devils took care of business in

Three Takeaways From ASU’s Pac-12 Tournament Loss Vs. Utah

by Sammy Nute - March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) The 2023-24 Arizona State men’s basketball season will be one that most fans will want to forget. The worst winning percentage in the eight seasons under head coach Bobby Hurley. One of the team’s most prolific scorers, graduate forward Jose Perez, quitting on the team with two games

Sun Devils lose 8-5 to Ducks, lose Pac-12 Conference Opener

by Sammy Nute - March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX – As the home of Arizona State baseball for the last eight seasons and counting, the Sun Devils have gotten familiar with all of the quirks that their home ballpark delivers. Phoenix Municipal Stadium is located in one of the warmest places on Earth and also plays

Sun Devils bounce back with complete 14-4 win over Ohio State

by Sammy Nute - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TEMPE – On Thursday, the Sun Devil offense had finally cooled off in their first meeting with Ohio State, scoring less than nine runs for the first time in the young 2024 season. The Buckeyes held Arizona State baseball's dangerous lineup to just four runs and five hits,

Frankie Collins single-season steals record overshadowed by loss to Washington

by Sammy Nute - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Emma Jeanson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a made free throw to put the Washington back up two points with just over ten seconds remaining, Frankie Collins took the ball up the court with just one intention. "I knew I was taking the shot," the junior point guard said with a shy smile. Collins

Offense explodes and pitching struggles in first weekend of Sun Devil Baseball

by Sammy Nute - February 18, 2024February 18, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — After a long offseason and a lot of waiting, the 2024 baseball season is finally underway for Arizona State Baseball after a three-game series against Santa Clara. Each game was thrilling in its own right, and ASU presented a lot to be excited about after 27

Sun Devils suffer historic 45-point loss to Arizona, failing to repeat Cambridge magic

by Sammy Nute - February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TUCSON — It was difficult not to conjure up thoughts of the last time Arizona State men’s basketball made the trip to Tucson. Desmond Cambridge’s shot will forever live in the minds of Sun Devil fans, and in the opening minutes of Saturday nights, it looked like they

Neal scores career-high 21 as Sun Devils defeat Beavers

by Sammy Nute - February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

(Photo: Nick Karmia/WCSN) A defining theme of Arizona State men’s basketball's 2023-24 season has been head coach Bobby Hurley’s propensity to change the lineup. For the bulk of the year, Hurley was riding with a four-guard lineup that featured senior forward Alonzo Gaffney at the five spot. But recently, likely due

Sun Devils lose fourth straight game, fall below .500 in conference play

by Sammy Nute - February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

(Photo Credit: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) On New Year’s Eve — just over a month ago — ASU was down 10 points at halftime against California on the road. The Sun Devils had shot just 30.1% from the field and allowed Cal to get out to a double-digit lead while scoring just 35

Five Takeaways from ASU’s 84-71 loss to Oregon State

by Ryan Myers and Sammy Nute - January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

(Photo Credit: Alyssa Buruato/WCSN) After an embarrassing second half performance against Oregon that saw Arizona State men’s basketball allow 52 points in the second half, the Sun Devils had the opportunity to salvage a weekend split with a win over Oregon State. Despite a 2-6 Pac-12 record entering Saturday night, the Beavers