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Sun Devils seek history against No. 10 Texas A&M with trip to College Station

by Rees Goodall - September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

(Photo: Jack Simon/WCSN) When the Arizona State football team walks out onto Kyle Field, they’ll be putting in their final preparations for what will likely be the team’s biggest test of the season against the No. 10 Texas A&M Aggies. ASU enters College Station without a road win over a top-10 team

Kenny Dillingham studies the root of a coaching tree ahead of College Station trip

by Tyler Weiss - September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

(Photo: Grace Monos/WCSN) TEMPE — Texas A&M’s “Century Tree” is a 135‑year‑old landmark woven into campus lore. Legend has it that walking under its “Friendship Branch” with someone brings lifelong camaraderie. Aggie fans might pass beneath the branch and bring a new friend to Kyle Field on Saturday. But that friendship won’t

ASU’s late momentum fades in loss to New Mexico State

by Ava Barhydt-Lomeli - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Mia Gonzalez/WCSN) TEMPE — Heading into the sixth inning down by three runs, No. 21 Arizona State found itself in a familiar situation. After already having multiple comeback wins early in the season, ASU had two innings to put together one last effort against New Mexico State. As Sun Devils

ASU’s flu-stricken pitching staff bounces back in Saturday sweep

by Ashton Sharinn - February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — Just 24 hours removed from one-run thrillers on Friday night, keeping fans on the edge of their seats, No. 21 Arizona State found itself back at Farrington Stadium for another two games, although this time, the limelight shifted from clutch hitting to clutch pitching. Battling the flu

ASU punches ticket to the Sweet 16 with win over Utah State

by Seth Schwartzberg - December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE — After a five-set upset for the Utah State Aggies and a dominating three-set win for No. 7 Arizona State on Thursday at Desert Financial Arena, the stage was set for the two in a round of 32 matchup. Still undefeated on their home court, ASU had

Immediate Impact: Keyshaun Elliott’s Two-Year Journey at ASU

by Keenan Vaughan - October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

(Photo: Arizona State on Sports Illustrated) It’s fairly safe to say that amongst the major changes to the college football landscape seen over the past few years, the way in which the transfer portal is utilized may be the most significant. Prior to when NIL made its mark on the

Five Takeaways From ASU’s Win Over UC Davis

by Jordan Talley - April 13, 2025April 16, 2025

(Photo: Zina Garcia/WCSN) Arizona State women’s lacrosse (9-6, 2-1 Big 12) cruised to an absolute dominant victory over UC Davis (5-9, 2-2 ) with the final score 20-11. After falling to a two-goal deficit early in the first, as the UC Davis Aggies came out to a hot start, finding the

Sun Devils sweep ASU invitational to improve to 4-0

by Seth Gilefsky - January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

(Photo Casey Smith/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State water polo continued its strong start to the season, winning its final two games of the ASU Invitational on Sunday. The Sun Devils defeated California Baptist University and No. 15 UC Davis, improving to 4-0 in their season-opening weekend. “I’m excited for what they showed,” ASU

Sun Devils open their season in a four-game slate at ASU Invitational

by Pratham Valluri - January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) The chilly winds have started to pick up across Tempe but that hasn’t prevented the Arizona State women’s water polo from jumping in the pool as it prepares for the upcoming season. Following one of the most successful campaigns in team history, that saw ASU finish

Sun Devils conclude historic year in heartbreak, says goodbye to core of seniors

by Charlie Limoncelli - December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

(Photo: Michael Kain/WCSN) TEMPE — Despite Arizona State volleyball’s season coming to an end prematurely, the Sun Devils had a historic year: ASU reached 30 wins for the second time in program history, earned the first conference title in program history and hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament