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Sun Devils open Big 12 era against Texas Tech in Lubbock

by Sean Brennan - September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) Adversity will never be completely absent from any college football team, let alone Kenny Dillingham’s at Arizona State. There was plenty of it in present in 2023 — his first year as head coach of his alma mater — when the Sun Devils limped to their second consecutive 3-9

Simmons making large impact on Sun Devils in second year

by Sammy Nute - September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) At the beginning of each team’s first drive of a football game broadcast on ESPN, the network takes the time to flash a graphic on the top of their scoreboard. The primetime slot on the Worldwide Leader in Sports is a big game, and the network knows the

No. 2 Arizona State men’s golf channeling hot spot en route to Olympia Fields

by Jack Kemler - September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

(Photo: Ben Parris/Sun Devil Athletics) No. 2 Arizona State men’s golf takes the trip to Chicago to compete in the 18th annual Fighting Illini Invitational, one of the most challenging college golf contests. Fourteen of the 15 teams playing are ranked or received votes in the GCAA Preseason Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll. Olympia

Homecoming For Sun Devils Begins With Webb-Burbridge Classic

by Tyler Weiss - September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

(Photo: Sammy Nute/WCSN) About a year ago, No. 14 Arizona State volleyball (9-1) couldn’t have predicted how the season opener would set the tone for 2023. On September 21st, 2023, ASU swept in-state rival Arizona in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,816 in attendance. It was the first time since

ASU Soccer sets sights for Houston after first loss of the season

by Mason Seal - September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

(Photo By: Hazel Foubert/WCSN) Following its first loss of the season to the BYU Cougars (3-3-2, 1-0), the Arizona State Soccer team (5-1-2, 0-1) has a new sense of urgency in its practices leading up to its road trip to Houston and Central Florida. “No one felt like they played their

Sun Devils Focused On Remaining Unbeaten With First Big 12 Contest Ahead

by Devon Henderson - September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

(Photo: Spencer Barnes/WCSN) The sentiment around Arizona State Football (3-0) entering week four is apparent to all involved. ASU has flipped a switch. By this time last season, the Sun Devils were still in year one of head coach Kenny Dillingham’s term in charge. They had already lost their starting quarterback

Sun Devils Swept By No. 5 Nebraska, Endure First Loss

by Tyler Weiss - September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

(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

Sun Devils survive Bobcats, start 3-0 for the first time since 2019

by Tia Reid - September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Adversity has been the key topic for Arizona State football this season, not for its presence in the Sun Devils’ locker room, but rather its absence. Thursday night on the road against Texas State, ASU was finally faced with the adversity head coach Kenny Dillingham had been looking for,

By The Numbers: In-depth look at ASU Soccer before Big-12 play begins

by Joaquin Rodriguez - September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

(Photo By: Hazel Foubert/WCSN) Arizona State Women’s Soccer: Preparing for Big 12 Success As the Arizona State Women’s Soccer team approaches its debut Big 12 season, ASU is building momentum and displaying a balanced and efficient offensive strategy. With an impressive 5-0-2 record behind 19 goals and 18 assists over their first

Sun Devils Visit To Texas State For Tough Road Test

by Sean Brennan and Sammy Nute - September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

(Photo: Austin American-Statesman) For the first time since 2021, the Arizona State football team is 2-0. The vibes are the highest they have ever been under head coach Kenny Dillingham as the Sun Devils have displayed dominance over their opponents, ignoring a rough third quarter against Mississippi State. Now ASU will depart