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Sun Devils show dominance in scrimmage against Chandler-Gilbert

by Jacob Fredericks and Hannah Radoescu - October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

(Photo: Jack Simon/WCSN) PHOENIX – As Arizona State entered its second game of fall baseball, it had questions to answer. Questions such as who would replace Cole Carlon and Kole Klecker as the Sun Devils weekend starting pitchers–even who would step in the lineup behind third-year outfielder Landon Hairston. The Sun Devils

Devils in Dallas: ASU sweeps the SMU Classic

by Xavier Massarotti - October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

(Photo: Addie Russ/WCSN) Arizona State swim and dive traveled to Dallas for the weekend in hopes of conquering the SMU Classic. Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams did just that. The men’s team had never participated in this event before while the women’s team took part back in 2008,

Kenny Dillingham Seeks a Full‑Band Performance From ASU in Lubbock

by Tyler Weiss - October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) TEMPE — Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” spent 24 weeks at the Billboard Hot 100’s No. 1 spot, setting an all‑time record before it was dethroned on Saturday. That same day, she performed at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. A week after the concert, Arizona State (3-2, 1-1 Big

Referee decisions cause Sun Devil frustration in loss to Houston

by Bret Inman - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – The cliché in sports is that the lone two controllables are attitude and effort. When two teams looking for a postseason berth meet in a high-stakes contest, coaches have historically viewed those two variables as the baseline for execution. On Sunday, ASU and Houston

Offense shines bright as No. 11 ASU dominates No. 8 TCU

by Koah Ferrer - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) TEMPE – On a day when it gave out magic decks of cards in honor of head coach JJ Van Niel, Arizona State had some aces up its sleeve that helped it fool the No. 8 team in the nation. The crowd inside Desert Financial Arena erupted as No.

After hot start, Sun Devils fall to Houston

by Jhainier Gonzalez - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – The winds blew, and the sun's beams shone on the Sun Devils’ backs, and they knew it was time for another matchup in the Big 12. It meant Arizona State soccer (7-3-4, 2-2-2 Big 12) would take on another tough Big 12 opponent: the

Outside noise is unlikely to dissipate despite win over Hawaii

by Tyler Weiss - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

(Photo: Jakob Brooks/WCSN) TEMPE — Many viewers understand the on‑field responsibilities of a head coach and quarterback. But in the social‑media era, both jobs come with something that unfolds outside the stadium: constant criticism. Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham is consistently his own harshest critic, yet he’s shown a mostly apathetic

Sun Devils see improvements despite lackluster win over Hawaii

by Harrison Fuller - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

(Photo: Jakob Brooks/WCSN) TEMPE — Fourth-year wide receiver Reed Harris had nearly the entire right side of the field to himself, with only a defensive back — whom he had a five-inch height advantage on — between him and the end zone. Harris had been in this situation before. Just a week prior,

Offensive showcase helps Sun Devils defeat No. 23 Colorado

by Khoah Ferrer - October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

(Photo: Alex Amen/WCSN) TEMPE – Heading into its matchup against No. 23 Colorado, No. 11 Arizona State was roughly in the middle of the pack in most major offensive stats in the Big 12. Ninth in points, assists and kills, eighth in hitting percentage and sixth in service aces are not what

ASU breaks pattern, battles back against Buffaloes

by Annika Hietanen - October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

(Photo: Alex Amen/WCSN) TEMPE – “We’re not losing this point and we’re not losing this game.” As the rumble of fans filled Desert Financial Arena, Fifth-year Aniya Clinton made an assertion. The scoreboard showed 26-25 in the fourth set. “Whatever we have to do to get it done,” Clinton said. “We’re gonna get