(Photo: Tyler Rittenhouse/WCSN) The Arizona State Sun Devils (10-4, 0-2 in Pac-12) faced a tough opponent on Sunday against the No. 7 Washington Huskies (12-1, 2-0 in Pac-12), and despite taking a two-game lead gave up the comeback and lost 3-2 in Tempe. Coming into the match, the Huskies were riding a
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Pac-12 Pickings: Ranked teams tested in conference openers
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) For the first time this season, this weekend provided a full slate of Pac-12 action. The return of conference play was accompanied by a splattering of competitive games, especially for the league's ranked members. Aside from Washington, the Pac-12's top contenders were tested in their conference openers. It started on Friday
ASU Women’s Hockey: Devils take advantage of early GCU mishaps in 4-1 win
(Photo: Liesl Babicka/WCSN) After finishing Friday night’s game in a 1-1 tie, the Arizona State women’s club hockey team finally shook off all of the offseason cobwebs, finishing its two-game series against Grand Canyon University with a decisive 4-1 victory on Saturday. GCU began to apply pressure immediately after puck-drop. However, even with
ASU Volleyball: Pac-12 gauntlet continues against No. 7 Washington
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State Volleyball (10-3,0-1 Pac-12) will be looking to rebound from a disappointing 3-0 sweep in their Pac-12 opener as they head into Sunday’s match against Washington (11-1, 1-0 Pac 12). The Devils began Pac-12 play against rival Arizona and lost in three sets (26-24,25-18,25-22). Arizona State struggled with
ASU Football: Sun Devils reclaim momentum with win over Oregon
ASU Football Instant Recap: Sun Devils upset No. 24 Oregon, 37-35
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Behind a big night from quarterback Manny Wilkins and receiver N'Keal Harry, the Arizona State Sun Devils secured an upset win over No. 24 Oregon, 37-35. It is ASU's first win over a ranked opponent in almost two years, and snaps a 1-8 skid that dated back to last season. A fourth-quarter
ASU Football: Sun Devils start hot, carry lead into halftime over Oregon
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) Arizona State football's shaky special teams looked like a different unit in the first half against Oregon. That is, until it didn't. Opposite of recent weeks, ASU’s special teams came up with big plays early in the game. But for the third game in a row, the third phase
ASU Soccer: Breaking down ASU’s win in its Pac-12 opener
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) In a hard fought battle to open Pac-12 play, the Arizona State women’s soccer team opened up their conference slate with a 2-1 win over Oregon State. Head coach Graham Winkworth called this match the best of the season for his team. Tactically, there were a couple aspects
ASU Women’s Hockey: Penalties kill Sun Devils as they draw tie with GCU
(Photo: Liesl Babicka/WCSN) With soccer and now women's hockey, one lesson has been learned in Tempe this season- Arizona State sports cannot escape overtime. The Arizona State women’s club hockey team started its second season as a club Friday night against Grand Canyon University, who is kicking off its inaugural season. This was the
ASU Soccer: Devils open up Pac-12 play with a victory
(Photo: Nicholas Badders/WCSN) On Friday night, Arizona State soccer played Oregon State in their first Pac-12 match of season and were determined to start conference play with a win. The first half started out slowly for both teams as sloppy mistakes were evident. Poor passes and lazy movement denied either team the