(Photo: Ritisha Thakker/WCSN) Before No. 14 Arizona State volleyball (7-1) faced No. 5 Nebraska (7-1), Sun Devil head coach JJ Van Niel emphasized serving as a key to the match. “I was doing an interview earlier today; they said, ‘what are the keys?’” Van Niel explained. “I said, ‘we've got to
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Thunderous Hitting, Effective Pitching Highlight Sun Devils’ 12-1 Win Over USC
Five Takeaways: Sun Devils sweep Bruins for first time since 2010
(Photo: Sam Fenway/WCSN) Arizona State baseball needed anything on its road trip to Los Angeles to salvage what has been a brutal nine-game stretch in Pac-12 play. After being swept by then-No. 5 Oregon State — a somewhat predictable result when facing a powerhouse that, to date, still boasts a top-10 ranking in
Sun Devils fall 10-0, spoil Winkles’ statue unveiling
(Photo: Sam Polgreen/WCSN) PHOENIX — On Friday night, Arizona State baseball fans watched as a statue commemorating the late ASU coach Bobby Winkles was unveiled in the concourse at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The maroon cover was lifted off by his family, revealing a bronze depiction of the godfather of Sun Devil
Five Takeaways: Sun Devils swept by No. 5 Oregon State
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Coming off arguably their hottest stretch of the season, the Sun Devils rode a five-game winning streak on their way to Corvalis where the No. 5 Oregon State awaited as Arizona State baseball’s toughest test yet. However, the Beavers (26-4, 8-3 Pac-12) reminded ASU (15-17, 6-9 Pac-12) what the
Clutch Hitting Propels Sun Devils to Victory Against Cal
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX — There were two sides to Arizona State baseball’s offense on Saturday. Those sides were how they performed when there were none or one outs, and how they performed when there were two outs. While the team's overall batting average was a middling .265, the contrast between
ASU holds off Cal comeback for 10-9 win, clinch series
(Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) PHOENIX — On Friday night’s game against Cal, the bottom of the fifth inning was the turning point for Arizona State baseball. ASU was staring at a four-to-two deficit that was largely attributed to collectively hitting 3-16 (.188) entering the frame. Cal freshman right-handed pitcher Trey
Bloomquist ejected in disappointing series finale
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) TUCSON — In the bottom of the fifth inning, Arizona State baseball found themselves staring at an eight-to-three deficit against the Arizona Wildcats. With the bases loaded and just one out, ASU’s rivals were close to putting the game out of reach. That was when Arizona’s sophomore Brendan
Sun Devils Seek Reversal of Fortune and Revenge against Arizona
(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) Last season, Arizona State baseball tuned into ESPN2 for the NCAA Men’s College World Series regional selection show. Players and fans watched as other at-large teams began to fill voids in the bracket, hoping the Sun Devils would be amongst them. With a superior 16-13 record in conference play
Sun Devil Strengths flip in weekend series against Oregon
(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) PHOENIX – The past two games against Oregon has displayed Arizona State baseball’s current identity. Over these games, particularly late in the game, it’s been shown that the outcomes are decided by which version of the Sun Devil offense and staff shows up. For the first seven games of