Seth Gilefsky, Author at Cronkite Sports

Late Charge Not Enough for Sun Devils in Clash with No. 1 Trojans

by Seth Gilefsky - April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) LOS ANGELES – Arizona State Water Polo (17-8, 1-5 MPSF) knew it would face the best of the best in MPSF play but the gauntlet they faced over the 2025 season was spectacular. It met a boiling point against the No.1 ranked University of

Sun Devils aim to bounce back in road series with Cincinnati

by Seth Gilefsky - April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Cincinnati Athletics) Following a series where head coach Willie Bloomquist said the team hit “rock bottom”, Arizona State Baseball (22-11, 8-4 Big 12) heads to the Queen City for a weekend series with fellow conference newcomer, the Cincinnati Bearcats (19-13, 6-6 Big 12). The aforementioned “rock bottom” series against

No. 24 Sun Devils Avoid Sweep in 8-4 Win Over Arizona

by Seth Gilefsky - April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

(Photo: Maya Diaz/WCSN) PHOENIX – It was gut-check time for the Sun Devils. They trailed 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth to in-state rivals Arizona, not only on the verge of a series sweep but also a season sweep. Senior shortstop Matt King stepped into the batter's box with the hope

Sides aiming to contain winning conference records face off in Tempe

by Seth Gilefsky - April 5, 2025April 5, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) In a Sunday matinee, Arizona State Lacrosse (8-5, 1-0 Big 12) will have the chance to grab its second consecutive conference win when the Colorado Buffaloes (5-5, 1-0 Big 12) visit Tempe with both squads looking to stay atop the conference standings. Thursday, ASU fell in a

ASU sizing up marquee matchup against No. 7 Maryland

by Seth Gilefsky - April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

(Photo: WCSN/ Zina Garcia) Fresh off of its first Big 12 win in program history, Arizona State Lacrosse (8-4, 1-0 Big 12) welcomes the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (7-3, 2-1 Big 10) to Tempe for a midday clash Thursday. In Saturday's monumental win over the Cincinnati Bearcats, the Sun Devils were

Sun Devils Fall in OT Heartbreaker against Marquette

by Seth Gilefsky - March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) The frigid Milwaukee weather was not enough to slow down the red-hot Arizona State Sun Devils (7-4) offense in its clash with the Marquette Golden Eagles (7-3). However, a late goal from the home side forced overtime, where MU sent the fans home happy, finishing off

ASU Aims to Grab Second Win of Season over IU Saturday

by Seth Gilefsky - March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) After a two-week hiatus, Arizona State Water Polo (16-5, 0-2 MPSF) hosts the red-hot Indiana Hoosiers (16-6, 0-2 MPSF) in a Saturday afternoon clash, as two sides seeking its first conference victory of the season go head to head. The Sun Devils are coming off

ASU Clashes with Dartmouth in Houston Friday

by Seth Gilefsky - March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Following four straight wins, Arizona State Lacrosse (7-2), will head to Houston the first of two neutral site games with a Friday morning clash with Ivy League opposition, the Dartmouth Green (4-3). The aforementioned four-game winning streak transpired came during a homestand for the Sun

Sun Devils Fall to Top Ranked Stanford

by Seth Gilefsky - March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – As the second half began to loom closer, Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero” blasted over the speakers at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center. The famous chorus belted out “I need a hero," something rather symbolic for the No. 10 Arizona State

ASU Looks to get Back on Winning Track against St. Joe’s

Women's Lacrosse

by Seth Gilefsky - March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Coming off of back-to-back losses Arizona State Lacrosse (3-2) has the opportunity to get back into the win column against a scrappy St Joseph’s Hawks (1-4) team this Saturday in Tempe. ASU began the season with three consecutive victories in games against lesser competition before they dropped a pair in matches