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ASU hires Dave Hakstol as new head coach

by Jacob Fredericks - October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Photo: (Sportsnet) Dave Hakstol, who spent eight years as an NHL head coach and 11 seasons with North Dakota, was named Arizona State’s new head coach on Thursday after the university announced it mutually agreed to part ways with former head coach Greg Powers, per The Athletic’s Katie Strang. Powers had been

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

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

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

Jack Beck the hero in ASU’s overtime win

Hockey

by Jacob Fredericks - October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

(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 - 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,

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

Third-period collapse embodies disconnect throughout ASU hockey

by Jacob Fredericks - October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – As Arizona State entered Mullett Arena for its home opener, an abundance of distractions that had hovered over the team for the past six weeks followed them in their dressing room. When the Sun Devil players walked into their locker room, one empty locker with second-year defenseman