Sean Brennan, Author at Cronkite Sports

‘We’re building something special’: Sun Devils move to 7-2 with gutsy win over UCF

by Sean Brennan - November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — It started out as an innocent-looking kickoff with under a minute remaining in the first half. After redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt and redshirt junior tight end Chamon Metayer connected for a four-yard score to cut UCF’s lead to 17-14, graduate kicker Parker Lewis booted a 65-yard kick

Sun Devils falter late, lose to No. 8 Colorado College in overtime

by Sean Brennan - November 9, 2024November 9, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Greg Powers has been with ASU at almost every stage of its journey as a college hockey program. A four-year goaltender for the Sun Devils from 1995-99, the Indianapolis native was a two-time All-American at the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) level and returned to his alma mater

Sun Devil Running Backs Face Opportunity Against Porous OK State Defense

by Sean Brennan - October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Everyone on Arizona State football likely has one game this season that means a bit more than the 11 others. It can be surmised that for many, that contest will be on Nov. 30 when the Sun Devils travel 110 miles south to face hated rival Arizona in

Takeaways: Sun Devils stumble on road against Cincinnati

by Sammy Nute and Sean Brennan - October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) In last week’s upset victory over then No. 16 Utah, the scene at Mountain America Stadium was like a movie. Head coach Kenny Dillingham disappeared into a crowd of fans as students flooded the field. It was as entertaining as a game could be. One week later, instead of

Sun Devils Visit No. 14 Providence For Another Early Test

by Sean Brennan - October 18, 2024October 26, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) This past Saturday, Arizona State hockey used late heroics to seal a tie with No. 10 Michigan and go 0-1-1 in the weekend’s two-game set. It was the Sun Devils’ most difficult series of the season by proxy — their only other series was against Air Force, now the

Sam Leavitt to Miss This Weekend’s Game With Injury

by Sean Brennan - October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham has announced quarterback Sam Leavitt will not play this weekend at Cincinnati due to an injury. Dillingham said he will be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks, with the earliest possible return coming after ASU's bye week following the

Notebook: Special Teams Woes, Poor Second Period Lead to 4-1 Loss to No. 10 Michigan

by Sean Brennan - October 11, 2024October 12, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Every member of Arizona State men’s hockey had to be pleased with their team’s performance in the first period of Friday’s game against No. 10 Michigan. In front of a raucous crowd at Mullett Arena, the Sun Devils had one less shot than the visitors and

Sun Devils prepare to host No. 16 Utah in Tough Test

by Sean Brennan - October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

(Photo: ESPN) Almost a year ago, Arizona State football traveled to then-No. 18 Utah a week removed from a refreshing victory over Washington State. The Sun Devils were 2-6 at the time and had at least a small sense of optimism heading into Salt Lake City. That positivity was quickly wiped away. The

Jordyn Tyson Overcomes Adversity, Powers Sun Devils To Victory Over Kansas

by Sean Brennan - October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — With under seven minutes to play in the third quarter of Saturday’s game and Arizona State football in the red zone, coming away with points on that drive felt like a must. The Sun Devils trailed Kansas 17-14, conceding the go-ahead touchdown about four minutes prior. On second-and-5

Confidence, Trust Prepare Gibson Homer for starting role with Sun Devils

by Sean Brennan - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) On Jan. 21, 2024, Gibson Homer was given an opportunity he’d waited and worked over a year for. Homer had already started in four games prior to his start in the second of Arizona State’s two-game set against Augustana, a first-year NCAA team. But it was what occurred