Tag: ASU

After hot start, Sun Devils fall to Houston

by Jhainier Gonzalez -

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

Jack Beck the hero in ASU’s overtime win

by Jacob Fredericks -

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) TEMPE – Arizona State seemed inadequate. The Sun Devils looked exactly like a team playing without a consistent coaching staff for the past three weeks while dealing with the weight of having a teammate, sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich, on life support.  Not only that, but the team had to brace

Outside noise is unlikely to dissipate despite win over Hawaii

by Tyler Weiss -

(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

ASU breaks pattern, battles back against Buffaloes

by Annika Hietanen -

(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

ASU’s attack falters in 1-1 draw with Iowa State

by Dylan O'Donohue -

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – The last echo from the crossbar summed up the game for Arizona State soccer.  Fifth-year midfielder Peyton Marcisz struck the ball with just 20 seconds left, arriving late in the middle of the box as the ball rolled gently back towards her. With an

Fine margins cost Sun Devils in draw with Iowa State

by Bret Inman -

Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics TEMPE – In the 74th minute, Iowa State’s first-year midfielder Aubrey Crawford yanked Arizona State soccer’s fourth-year midfielder Emmie Ennis’ hair, warranting a yell from Ennis and uproar from the Sun Devil sideline. Crawford received a direct red card, which intensified the physicality of an already