(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) TEMPE — Upon his arrival in 2023, Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward implemented a Nickel Defense or 4-2-5 scheme. The design requires athleticism, versatility and, most importantly, the ability to stop both the run and pass. One of, if not the, most critical component in ASU’s Nickel Defense
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Sun Devils shine in the City of Angels at Mt. SAC Relays
(Photo credit: Nickolas Montei/WCSN) WALNUT, Calif. — Jayden Davis may not have won the 400-meter title, but he came less than two-tenths of a second from doing so, not to mention he was running against a world champion. The Arizona State sophomore sprinter and three-time world champion Fred Kerley lined up side
No. 12 Sand Devils celebrate seniors with two home sweeps
(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE, Ariz. — In a dominant conclusion to the regular season home schedule, No. 12 Arizona State beach volleyball swept both UTEP (11-15) and Benedictine Mesa (9-17) 5-0 on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Tempe. With all five courts winning their matches, the Sand Devils
Sun Devils’ Ninth-Inning Rally falls short in loss to Texas Tech
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX — Entering the bottom of the ninth, Arizona State baseball was getting boat-raced by Texas Tech, trailing 12-3. The offense showed little signs of life against Red Raider junior right-handed starter Zane Petty. ASU head coach Willie Bloomquist then rolled out four consecutive pinch hitters to try to
Baylor Bears spoil Sun Devil Senior Day
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — The Baylor Bears spoiled Arizona State softball’s senior day after losing two straight. Senior day magic could not stop the Bears (22-23, 8-10 Big 12), who scored 11 unanswered runs to win 12-3 after being down early to the Sun Devils (33-16, 13-8 Big 12).“I
Sun Devils drop series finale to Baylor 12-3
(Photo credit: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — As the Sun Devils walked off the field following their loss to Baylor on Saturday, the energy was low throughout Farrington Stadium. After losing the first two games of the series, Baylor rebounded on the Devils’ senior day and drubbed ASU by a score of 12-3.
Texas Tech’s capitalize on ASU mistakes, avoid sweep with 12-8 win
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX – Arizona State sophomore right-handed starter Jaden Alba found himself just one pitch away from escaping a third inning where he allowed two extra base hits and a run when a miscue led to disaster. After throwing 20 pitches and recording two outs, Alba found himself in a
ASU Women’s Lacrosse Makes a Statement on Senior Day Over SDSU
(Photo: Zina Garcia/ WCSN) TEMPE— Arizona State women’s lacrosse (10-6, 3-1 Big 12) soared to another record breaking victory over the San Diego State University Aztecs Saturday afternoon with a final score of 23-12. This victory marks a season high of 23 goals for the Sun Devils. Not only did this triumph mark
Sun Devils survive rain delay, defeat Texas Tech 9-8
(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) PHOENIX — April in the Valley is normally a time of sunshine and perfect weather, with the smell of hot dogs and popcorn dominating any baseball field. However, on Friday night, as Arizona State baseball attempted to capture a series win over Texas Tech, the weather was more
